Scientists Warn of Climate Calamity Following Hottest January Ever
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Scientists Warn of Climate Calamity Following Hottest January Ever
Scientists Warn of , Climate Calamity , Following Hottest January Ever.
'The Guardian' reports that scientists have warned the
world is not prepared for coming climate disasters as
global warming continues to break temperature records.
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Following the hottest year ever recorded, marine
scientists have been shocked by prolonged, intense
temperatures at the surface of the world's oceans.
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Following the hottest year ever recorded, marine
scientists have been shocked by prolonged, intense
temperatures at the surface of the world's oceans.
Higher global temperatures increase
the risk of both fires and flooding.
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Higher global temperatures increase
the risk of both fires and flooding.
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In Chile, President Gabriel Boric has declared a two-day period
of national mourning following the country's deadliest
recorded wildfire which killed 120 people in the ValparaĂso region.
In the United States, California declared
a state of emergency amid an "atmospheric river"
which has resulted in unprecedented amounts of rain.
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Fuelled by extreme weather
and climate extremes, the frequency
of climate-related disasters has
dramatically risen in recent years, Raul Cordero, climate professor at the University of
Groningen and the University of Santiago, via 'The Guardian'.
Fuelled by extreme weather
and climate extremes, the frequency
of climate-related disasters has
dramatically risen in recent years, Raul Cordero, climate professor at the University of
Groningen and the University of Santiago, via 'The Guardian'.
In some regions of the world,
we are facing climate-fueled
disasters for which we are not
prepared, and it is unlikely that we
will be able to fully adapt to them, Raul Cordero, climate professor at the University of
Groningen and the University of Santiago, via 'The Guardian'.
In some regions of the world,
we are facing climate-fueled
disasters for which we are not
prepared, and it is unlikely that we
will be able to fully adapt to them, Raul Cordero, climate professor at the University of
Groningen and the University of Santiago, via 'The Guardian'.
Richard Betts of the Met Office’s Hadley Centre urged
global leaders to take action to reverse direction
on the world's path toward a climate calamity.
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We can still limit the extent to
which extremes get worse if we
urgently reduce greenhouse gas
emissions to net zero – but with
global emissions still rising, it’s hard
not to be increasingly concerned about
how we will deal with what’s coming, Richard Betts, Met Office’s Hadley Centre, via 'The Guardian'
A magnificent display of auroras illuminated the skies over Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Slovenia, Britain, and various parts of Europe as the most powerful solar storm in over two decades struck Earth on Friday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center reported that the first of several coronal mass ejections (CMEs), characterised by expulsions of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun, occurred just after 1600 GMT.
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NOAA Issues Rare , Warning Following Powerful , Solar Event.
CBS reports that a severe G4 geomagnetic storm
headed towards Earth has triggered a rare warning
from NOAA officials for the first time in two decades.
The warning comes following days of solar activity
that sent several waves of plasma in Earth's
direction along with powerful magnetic fields.
G4 storms are the second-strongest
type of geomagnetic storms and can
cause widespread voltage problems. .
NOAA warns that they can also cause some
protective assets to "trip out key assets from the grid,"
as well as cause orientation problems for spacecraft. .
If geomagnetic storms
were hurricanes, 'severe'
would be category 4. , Spaceweather.com, via CBS.
The powerful G4 storm could also cause
northern lights, or aurora borealis, to be seen
in northern California and as far south as Alabama.
In a May 9 press release, NOAA said that the solar
event began on May 8, when a group of sunspots
generated "several moderate to strong solar flares.".
According to NASA, solar flares are explosions of
radiation which are considered the strongest
explosive events in the solar system.
NOAA noted that the area, which
produced the recent flares, is roughly
16 times the diameter of the Earth.
The sunspots known as AR3664 measures about 124,000
miles across, and Space.com notes that it is one of the, "largest and most active
sunspots seen this solar cycle." .
According to NOAA, the geomagnetic storm
is expected to hit Earth as early as midday
on May 10 and continue through May 12
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Coral Reefs Are Heading Toward , the Worst Global Mass Bleaching on Record.
According to U.S. government scientists, coral reefs are approaching a fourth global mass bleaching event caused by global heating.
According to U.S. government scientists, coral reefs are approaching a fourth global mass bleaching event caused by global heating.
The occurrence is expected "to be the most extensive on record," 'The Guardian' reports. .
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Coral Reef Watch.
about 54% of ocean waters that contain coral reefs have endured enough heat stress to cause bleaching.
The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef
system on the plant, also experienced
"its most widespread heat stress event" ever
this year, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Currently, the record for the most widespread bleaching event took place between 2014 to 2017 with 56% of the ocean's coral reefs subjected to heat stress levels severe enough to cause bleaching.
Dr. Derek Manzello, the Coral Reef Watch director, said that the current bleaching
event is set to surpass that record soon...
... “because the percentage of reef areas experiencing bleaching-level heat stress has been increasing by roughly 1% per week.”.
The bottom line is that as coral
reefs experience more frequent
and severe bleaching events,
the time they have to recover
is becoming shorter and shorter. , Dr. Derek Manzello, the Coral Reef Watch director, via 'The Guardian'.
Current climate models suggest
that every reef on planet Earth will
experience severe, annual bleaching
sometime between 2040 and 2050, Dr. Derek Manzello, the Coral Reef Watch director, via 'The Guardian'.
Coral reefs "provide habitat to a quarter of
all marine species" but are regarded as one
of the most susceptible ecosystems to
global warming, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Coral reefs "provide habitat to a quarter of
all marine species" but are regarded as one
of the most susceptible ecosystems to
global warming, 'The Guardian' reports.
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Maite Alberdi, the director who made Oscar history as the first Chilean woman to be nominated for an Academy Award, chats with The Hollywood Reporter about making her documentary 'The Eternal Memory.'
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Catholics in Ecuador took part in the Good Friday procession in central Quito, some of them wearing the traditional purple hoods known locally as "cucuruchos."
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Red Lobster Announces, Nearly 100 Locations , Will Be Shut Down.
NBC reports that approximately 99 Red Lobster locations
will be auctioned off as the seafood chain faces
questions regarding the company's long-term future.
Founder and CEO of the liquidation firm TAGeX Brands,
Neal Sherman, said he would lead the closure of over
50 locations in a May 13 LinkedIn post.
Sherman said equipment from the
locations will be auctioned off.
Locations will reportedly be closed across
the United States, including Denver,
Indianapolis, California and New York.
On May 14, Restaurant Business Magazine reported
a total of 99 locations would close, representing
about 15% of the company's 700 locations. .
NBC reports that the largest seafood
restaurant in the U.S. has struggled with debt,
unfavorable leases and executive turnover.
The chain's troubles also stem from ill-advised
strategies like an all-you-can-eat-shrimp promotion
in 2023 that resulted in a significant loss.
Earlier in 2024, the chain's largest investor,
Thai Union, announced that it would
seek to exit its position. .
The combination of Covid-19 pandemic,
sustained industry headwinds, higher
interest rates and rising material and
labor costs have impacted Red Lobster,
resulting in prolonged negative
financial contributions to
Thai Union and its shareholders, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Group’s CEO, via NBC.
After detailed analysis, we have
determined that Red Lobster’s
ongoing financial requirements
no longer align with our capital
allocation priorities and
therefore are pursuing an exit
of our minority investment, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Group’s CEO, via NBC
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Harry and Meghan’s Archewell , Delinquent Over Unpaid Fees.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charity is currently prohibited from raising money in California because it's
been found delinquent in the state, NBC News reports. .
California Attorney General Rob Bonta was responsible for issuing the delinquency notice. .
According to the state of California,
Archewell has yet to pay its yearly
registration fees or submit an annual report.
A source familiar with the situation said that the foundation's check was lost in the mail, but another one has been sent out. .
The issue will likely be resolved in a
matter of days, according to the source.
Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria supporting causes such as wounded veterans.
Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria supporting causes such as wounded veterans.
The Archewell Foundation was launched in 2020 after the couple stepped away from the royal family.
The foundation's mission is, "Show up, do good.".
We consciously partner with
key organizations and leaders
to identify immediate needs,
build meaningful initiatives,
and drive long-term change, Via the Archewell Foundation's website
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The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for large of parts of the UK after temperatures are predicted to reach as high as 27C. Sky News