http://www.cnn.com/2023/06/20/europe/marine-heatwave-north-atlantic-climate-scn-intl/index.html The North Atlantic is experiencing a ‘totally unprecedented’ marine heat wave By Laura Paddison, CNN, Updated 5:44 PM EDT, Tue June 20, 2023 A map shows the sea surface temperature anomaly on Sunday, June 18. Temperatures off the coast of the UK and Ireland are several degrees higher than usual.Climate Change Institute/University of MaineCNN — Temperatures … Continue reading Marine heatwave in North Atlantic unprecedented — and dangerous
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Another (probably ineffective) proposal to solve climate change effects easily: seaweed
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/seaweed-fastest-least-expensive-tool-climate-change? ENVIRONMENT Could seaweed be the 'fastest and least expensive' tool to fight climate change? A wave of startups say seaweed is a multi-pronged solution to climate change: It can absorb carbon, curb the effects of cattle's methane burps, and feed biofuels—not to mention the world. The purples, golds, and greens of a variety of … Continue reading Another (probably ineffective) proposal to solve climate change effects easily: seaweed
Preserving urban tree cover will save lives but only if we change which trees we plant
https://apple.news/AIy_Ly3xfTVCEvPqFqzdzDw Climate change forces cities to rethink planting trees US cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, but hardier species can restore their canopies. BY KATE WHEELING/NEXUS MEDIA | PUBLISHED IN POPULAR SCIENCE ON APR 22, 2023 7:00 PM EDT Preserving urban tree cover can mean the difference between life and death on a heating planet. DepositPhotos … Continue reading Preserving urban tree cover will save lives but only if we change which trees we plant
When will air quality improve in Midwest, Northeast? (Accuweather)
Also, check out https://www.iqair.com/us/world-air-quality-ranking to see a live updating of the global cities with the worst AQI (air quality index). https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/when-will-the-air-quality-improve-in-the-midwest-northeast/1550636 When will the air quality improve in the Midwest, Northeast? An improvement in air quality is expected for millions of residents from the Midwest to New England this weekend, but AccuWeather forecasters warn that … Continue reading When will air quality improve in Midwest, Northeast? (Accuweather)
3 unnerving stories about air pollution and its effects
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/19/wildfires-new-york-canada-toxicologist How bad is wildfire smoke for your health? Here’s my view as a toxicologist by Christopher T Migliaccio, published Mon 19 Jun 2023 06.05 EDT Last week, smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning across Canada rolled into North American cities far from the flames. New York City and Detroit were listed among the five most polluted … Continue reading 3 unnerving stories about air pollution and its effects
El Niño is coming with ocean temps already at record highs — probable disaster for fish and corals
theconversation.com/el-nino-is-coming-and-ocean-temps-are-already-at-record-highs-that-can-spell-disaster-for-fish-and-corals-202424? Marine heat waves can reach the ocean floor as well as surface waters. Sebastian Pena Lambarri via Unsplash, CC BY El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals Published: April 18, 2023 8.44am EDT Author Dillon AmayaClimate Research Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration … Continue reading El Niño is coming with ocean temps already at record highs — probable disaster for fish and corals
Roll the dice, save Gotham from climate catastrophe!
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/nyregion/earth-day-energetic-game.html Roll the Dice, Save Gotham From Climate Catastrophe! A board game challenges players to decarbonize New York City, and energy experts are paying attention. New Yorkers playing Energetic at an Earth Day celebration last weekend in Union Square.Credit...John Taggart for The New York Time By Alyson Krueger, published April 21, 2023 At a training facility … Continue reading Roll the dice, save Gotham from climate catastrophe!
Ecological tipping points might happen much sooner than anticipated, study finds
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/22/ecological-tipping-points-could-occur-much-sooner-than-expected-study-finds Ecological tipping points could occur much sooner than expected, study finds Amazon rainforest and other ecosystems could collapse ‘very soon’, researchers warn Jonathan Watts Global environment editor @jonathanwattsThu 22 Jun 2023 12.15 EDT Ecological collapse is likely to start sooner than previously believed, according to a new study that models how tipping points can amplify … Continue reading Ecological tipping points might happen much sooner than anticipated, study finds
Four alarming charts show just how extreme the climate is right now
Four alarming charts that show just how extreme the climate is right now By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Updated 8:45 AM EDT, Sat June 17, 2023 Soaring temperatures. Unusually hot oceans. Record high levels of carbon pollution in the atmosphere and record low levels of Antarctic ice. We’re only halfway through 2023 and so many climate records are being broken, some … Continue reading Four alarming charts show just how extreme the climate is right now
Sample of superb climate-related news collection– alternative energy batteries and more
This is an absolutely top drawer way to be kept current on the most relevant climate crisis news. Kristopher Tigue deserves to make a living. Please subscribe. Altho it says "subscribe" in the upper left of the page below, here's the direct link: https://insideclimatenews.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7c733794100bcc7e083a163f0&id=29c928ffb5 https://mailchi.mp/insideclimatenews/the-batteries-preventing-texas-blackouts?e=97b1a9b0bd A twice-a-week digest of the most pressing climate-related news, released … Continue reading Sample of superb climate-related news collection– alternative energy batteries and more
How bad was the pollution in NYC? What are its long-term effects? And how do you handle the current ones?
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/08/upshot/new-york-city-smoke.html [click thru for the chart] and https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a44120833/wildfire-smoke-brings-dangerous-particulate-matter/ and Just How Bad Was the Pollution in New York? By Aatish Bhatia, Josh Katz and Margot Sanger-KatzJune 8, 2023 This omitted chart is the meat of this story. You will need to click thru with the URL above to see it. Source: Provisional data from the New York City Community … Continue reading How bad was the pollution in NYC? What are its long-term effects? And how do you handle the current ones?
Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfs U.S. East Coast, upending daily life (and more is coming)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/06/07/air-quality-nyc-us-canada-wildfire-smoke/ Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfs East Coast, upending daily life ‘It looks like Mars outside,’ said one Syracuse business owner, describing the poor air quality that spanned multiple states on Wednesday. By Brady Dennis and Joyce Koh June 7, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. EDT Smoke from hundreds of wildfires raging across Canada engulfed the eastern United States … Continue reading Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfs U.S. East Coast, upending daily life (and more is coming)
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