Atmospheric Science… High temperatures to 102F (39C) in countries where air conditioning is rare. “Netherlands and Belgium record highest ever temperatures.” @Guardian #heatwave #europe #climate 24 Jul 2019 The Dutch meteorological service, KNMI, said the temperature reached 39.1C (102F) at Gilze-Rijen airbase near the southern city of Tilburg on Wednesday afternoon, exceeding the previous high of 38.6C set…
climate… “Air #pollution in US associated with over 30,000 deaths and reduced life expectancy.” @ScienceDaily #environment #publichealth 23 Jul 2019 Air quality in the US may be linked with increased mortality and reduced life expectancy according to research from Imperial College London and the Center for Air, Climate and Energy…
Atmospheric Science… “Hundreds of @NOAA & @NASA scientists embark on mission aimed at improving air quality forecasts.” #airquality #environment 23 Jul 2019 This summer, NOAA and NASA are teaming up on a massive research campaign called FIREX-AQ that will use satellites, aircraft, drones, mobile and ground stations to study smoke from wildfires…
Atmospheric Science… Tracking smoke from fires to improve air quality forecasting…which has substantial implications for public health. #environment #publichealth #wildfire 22 Jul 2019 Tracking smoke from fires to improve air quality forecasting: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-tracking-air-quality.html
climate… A timely & thought provoking read. “Forget new manned missions in space. @NASA should focus on saving Earth.” #science #climate #environment 22 Jul 2019 The impossible problem today is not the moon. And it’s not Mars. It’s our home planet, and NASA can once again be of service for the betterment of all." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/forget-new-manned-missions-in-space-nasa-should-focus-on-saving-earth/2019/07/18/79e55eb8-a995-11e9-9214-246e594de5d5_story.html
Atmospheric Science… “One of the biggest climate threats is the most familiar: Rain” #climate #climatechange 22 Jul 2019 Hurricane Barry proved, one of the most insidious effects of climate change might be something with which most places are already somewhat familiar: rain.
climate “We Went to the Moon. Why Can’t We Solve Climate Change?” #climate #climatechange 22 Jul 2019 The original moon shoot inspired billions. Calling climate action a moon shot isn’t a perfect parallel — but maybe we should try it anyway: www.nytimes.com/2019/07/19/climate/moon-shot-climate-change.html
climate Remember, this is a region largely sans A/C. “Sticky” is a gross understatement. ”Britain to feel like 44C as mini-heatwave and high humidity bring sticky weather.” #heat #heatwave #uk 21 Jul 2019 A mini-heatwave in Britain this week could feel as hot as 111F (44 C) as soaring temperatures arrive accompanied by sticky humid air, forecasters have warned. www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2019/07/21/britain-feel-like-44c-mini-heatwave-high-humidity-bring-sticky/
climate… “The town fighting the climate crisis to stay afloat, one #hurricane at at time.” @Guardian #climate 21 Jul 2019 Fair Bluff has already been hit by two hurricanes – but if another arrives this year, it could become one of the US’s first climate crisis ghost towns: www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/21/fair-bluff-north-carolina-hurricane-aftermath-climate-crisis
Uncategorized An endeavour which was born out of conflict ended by bringing the entire world together, at least for a moment. “How Apollo 11 brought humanity together.” @BBCNews #apollo11 #science 20 Jul 2019 www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49032105
Uncategorized “50 years ago, humanity’s first steps on another world.” #apollo11 20 Jul 2019 50 years ago, humanity's first steps on another world: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-years-humanity-world.html
weather 19 Jul 2019 Spectacular evening visible satellite view of severe thunderstorm complex as it marches across WI. #wiwx
climate Much discussion about this. “Can The Current U.S. Heat Wave Be Linked To Climate Change?.” via @NPR #climate #heatwave 19 Jul 2019 The National Weather Service @NWS warns a widespread and dangerous heat wave is building in the central and eastern U.S. How should people think about these kinds of events in…
climate Yet another record month for heat. “June 2019 was hottest on record for the globe.” via @NOAA #climate 18 Jul 2019 Antarctic sea ice coverage also shrank to a new record low. www.noaa.gov/news/june-2019-was-hottest-on-record-for-globe
climate “Latest Gulf Storm Brings Tough Choices for Residents of Disappearing Isle de Jean Charles.” via @DeSmogBlog #lawx #Barry #hurricane #climate 18 Jul 2019 While most of Louisiana was spared Barry’s wrath last week, Isle de Jean Charles, a quickly eroding strip of land among coastal wetlands in the Gulf of Mexico, was not.…
Uncategorized “Here’s What Neil Armstrong Saw When He Landed Apollo 11’s Eagle on the Moon.” @LiveScience 18 Jul 2019 See the moon through the eyes of the legendary moonwalker for the first time. www.livescience.com/65970-neil-armstrong-apollo-11-landing-view.html
climate Good read in what is perhaps the most underrated lethal weather hazard worldwide. “Red Cross to World’s Cities: Here’s How to Prevent #Heat Wave Deaths.” @nytimes #climate #heatwave 17 Jul 2019 The disaster relief agency issued new guidlines to help city leaders cope with rising global temperatures. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/climate/red-cross-heat-waves.html
climate… The devil in the details. “June was the warmest June ever recorded, but there’s a bigger problem.” @mashable #climate #climatechange 16 Jul 2019 In 139 years of record-keeping, this June was the warmest June ever recorded. But June 2019 also revealed a much deeper warming reality. — Read on mashable.com/article/warmest-june-climate-change-trend-2019/
environment… One of the most daunting health challenges of the 21st Century. “Doctors Begin To Raise Climate Change’s Health Effects With Patients.” via @NPR 16 Jul 2019 www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/07/13/734430818/has-your-doctor-talked-to-you-about-climate-change #health #publichealth #climate #climatechange
Uncategorized ‘Toxic Stew’ Stirred Up by Disasters Poses Long-Term Danger, New Findings Show. #environment @nytimes 16 Jul 2019 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/climate/flooding-chemicals-health-research.html?em_pos=medium&ref=headline&nl_art=5&te=1&nl=science-times&emc=edit_sc_20190716?campaign_id=34&instance_id=10932&segment_id=15251&user_id=4814c7d2b6a9dc3097be7ccdaaca04bd®i_id=86293673emc=edit_sc_20190716
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