climate… “Ocean temperature ‘surprises’ becoming more common: Researchers highlight need to account for climate change in marine planning.” @ScienceDaily #climate #environment 5 Aug 2019 Around the world, periods of rapid ocean warming are happening more often than we thought. In order to thrive in the future, marine communities need to make decisions based on…
Atmospheric Science… I love dust devils as much as any other weather geek. But, this is hands-down the ugliest vortex I’ve ever seen. “This Coalnado Is About as 2019 as It Gets.” by @blkahn for @EARTH3R #environment #pollution #coal #coalnado 3 Aug 2019 This Coalnado Is About as 2019 as It Gets: earther.gizmodo.com/this-coalnado-is-about-as-2019-as-it-gets-1836849357/amp
climate… Much of this has received little national attention. “This US heartland has been flooded for five months. Does anyone care?.” @Guardian #flooding 3 Aug 2019 About half a million acres of land in the rural Yazoo backwater area in Missisippi is underwater, a devastating blow for a poor region where agriculture is the economy’s lifeblood:…
Atmospheric Science… Wildfires in Siberia. An unfortunate new ‘norm.’ “Russia has declared a state of emergency over Siberian wildfires.” @NewScientist 2 Aug 2019 Russia has declared a state of emergency in five Siberian regions after a million people signed petitions demanding action on unprecedented wildfires: www.newscientist.com/article/2212070-russia-has-declared-a-state-of-emergency-over-siberian-wildfires/
Atmospheric Science… “What The Melting Of Greenland’s Ice Sheet Means For Sea Levels.” via @NPR #climate 1 Aug 2019 The Greenland ice sheet is in the middle of one of its greatest melting events ever. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with climate scientist Twila Moon about what that means for…
Atmospheric Science… “@MetOffice confirms highest temperature ever recorded in the UK.” (So far this year 11 countries have recorded their hottest ever temperatures.) @NewScientist #climate #heatwave #uk #europe 31 Jul 2019 The 38.7°C recorded in Cambridge Botanic Garden on 25 July has now been confirmed to be the highest temperature ever recorded in the UK: www.newscientist.com/article/2211744-met-office-confirms-highest-temperature-ever-recorded-in-the-uk/
Atmospheric Science… This is based on data going back to 1884. “@Met Office: UK’s 10 hottest years on record occurred since 2002.” @Guardian #climate #climatechange 31 Jul 2019 Data also shows that none of Britain’s coldest years have happened since 1963: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jul/31/uks-10-hottest-years-on-record-have-occurred-since-2002-met-office
Atmospheric Science… In a region where air-conditioning is not always the norm, the powers that be are going to have to scramble…and fast. “As Extreme Heat Becomes New Normal in Europe, Governments Scramble to Respond.” @nytimes #climate #heatwave #europe 30 Jul 2019 Heat records were smashed across much of Europe this week, leaving officials searching for short- and longer-term solutions to help people endure temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/26/world/europe/france-europe-extreme-heat.html
Atmospheric Science… “3 Things to Watch as Summer Heat Bakes the Arctic.” @sciam #climate #heat #arctic 30 Jul 2019 An exceptionally unusual summer: www.scientificamerican.com/article/3-things-to-watch-as-summer-heat-bakes-the-arctic/
Atmospheric Science… Wildfires in the Arctic. Let that sink in. “The Bizarre, Peaty Science of Arctic Wildfires.” @WIRED #wildfire #arctic #climate #climatechange 29 Jul 2019 Peat is the organic material that gives Scotch its characteristic taste. But it's also a potent fuel that's powering unprecedented Arctic wildfires. www.wired.com/story/the-bizarre-peaty-science-of-arctic-wildfires/
Atmospheric Science… 101F is brutal even in the USA’s sunbelt. But, this is England! “UK heatwave: @MetOffice confirms record temperature in Cambridge.” @BBCNews #heatwave #uk 29 Jul 2019 Thursday's 38.7C in Cambridge is the hottest day ever recorded in the UK, the Met Office says. www.bbc.com/news/uk-49157898
Atmospheric Science… Temperatures in the mid 90s…in Scandinavia. “Nordic countries sizzle as European heatwave moves north.” #heatwave #heat #norway #sweden 28 Jul 2019 Nordic countries sizzle as European heatwave moves north: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-nordic-countries-sizzle-european-heatwave.html
climate… The irrevocable life – climate link. “Birds Adapt Their Behavior For Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?” via @NPR #climate #wildlife #nature 26 Jul 2019 By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it's probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research. www.npr.org/2019/07/26/744421049/birds-are-trying-to-adapt-to-climate-change-but-is-it-too-little-too-late
Atmospheric Science… Scientific consensus reaches beyond 99% on human-caused #climate change – “There’s no doubt left as shown extensively in other studies addressing many different aspects of the climate system using different methods & data sets.” @inhabitat 25 Jul 2019 Three new studies indicate that more than 99% of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by human activity. Find out more about the studies. inhabitat.com/scientific-consensus-reaches-beyond-99-on-human-caused-climate-change/
Atmospheric Science… “Heat Waves in the Age of Climate Change: Longer, More Frequent and More Dangerous.” @nytimes #climate #heatwave 24 Jul 2019 The average number of heat waves in 50 major American cities has tripled since the 1960s. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/climate/heatwave-climate-change.html
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…
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
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 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
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