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Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
“Downward spiral that cannot be stopped”: Oceanographer warns of global catastrophe
tz.de/welt/klimawandel-meeresforscher-warnt-globale-katastrophe-abwaertsspirale-ozean-93014068.html
Warmer winters and a hotter Gulf of Mexico could be contributing to more tornadoes in Illinois, experts say
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/13/illinois-tornadoes/
Why 2024's hurricane season poses a serious threat: An unprecedented setup often leads to an unprecedented result.
axios.com/2024/04/05/atlantic-hurricane-season-la-nina
U.S. has its warmest winter on record, shattering previous milestone: Some states saw temperatures exceed the typical values by greater than 10°F.
axios.com/2024/03/11/weather-winter-record-warmth
Greenhouse gases surged to record levels last year: The last time planet-warming greenhouse gases were this abundant in the atmosphere, seas were 75 feet higher ...
axios.com/2024/04/08/greenhouse-gases-record-noaa
Biden Administration Restores Protections Under the Endangered Species Act: The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/climate/endangered-species-rules-regulations.html
Quick Glance: Biden reinstates protections for threatened species
- The Biden administration restored rules on Thursday to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.
- The new rules include protections for species newly classified as threatened without considering economic impacts.
- The proposed rules faced significant opposition from Republicans who argued that Biden's administration favored conservation over development.
- Industry groups have long seen the 1973 Endangered Species Act as an impediment, leading to weaken environmental safeguards under the Trump administration.
It's not just down to El Niño: Sea temperatures have been rising worldwide for over a year. New records are being set all the time ...
faz.net/aktuell/wissen/erde-klima/ueberhitzte-ozeane-ein-jahr-rekordtemperaturen-in-den-weltmeeren-19580682.html
Heat records keep puzzling, alarming scientists in 2024. Here's what to know.: January and February were the warmest on record for the respective months of the ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/23/heat-records-broken-in-2024-list/72953026007/
‘We’re frankly astonished.’ Why 2023’s record-breaking heat surprised scientists: Last year also featured the most annual billion-dollar disasters on record in ...
pbs.org/newshour/science/were-frankly-astonished-why-2023s-record-breaking-heat-surprised-scientists
Climate scientists can't fully explain why 2023 was Earth's hottest year on record
axios.com/2024/01/12/climate-change-hottest-year-record-2023
Exclusive: World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says: The world is on the verge of a fourth mass coral bleaching event which could see ...
reuters.com/business/environment/world-brink-fourth-mass-coral-reef-bleaching-event-noaa-says-2024-03-05/
Gray whale die-off is officially over, but climate change adds uncertainty: According to NOAA, an ‘unusual mortality event' that was killing off gray whales ...
knkx.org/environment/2024-03-21/gray-whale-die-off-is-officially-over-but-climate-change-adds-uncertainty-noaa-olympia
Endangered North Atlantic whale population dwindles.
The situation is dire for critically-endangered North Atlantic right whales ... Show more
Climate scientists can't fully explain why 2023 was Earth's hottest year on record
axios.com/2024/01/12/climate-change-hottest-year-record-2023
Scientists propose a Category 6 as hurricanes gain in intensity with climate change
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4450003-scientists-propose-a-category-6-as-hurricanes-gain-in-intensity-with-climate-change/
Category 6? Scientists Highlight 'Growing Inadequacy' of Current Hurricane Scale: The experts found five storms that would fit into their hypothetical ...
commondreams.org/news/category-6-hurricane
NOAA: Warmest Arctic summer since measurements began: According to the US climate agency NOAA, the Arctic has experienced its warmest summer since measurements ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klima-arktis-warm-noaa-100.html
Florida Keys' coral reefs devastated by 2023's marine heat wave: Scientists went to extreme lengths last year to try to save corals from the record heat.
axios.com/2024/02/16/coral-reefs-florida-keys-marine-heat
NOAA virtually certain 2023 will be Earth's warmest year on record: November was the 8th straight warmest month on record as Earth heads for an annual heat ...
axios.com/2023/12/14/noaa-2023-warmest-year-on-record
Three Indigenous American tribes to get funding to manage ocean and coasts: Communities in Washington, California and Maine will receive $755 ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/06/indigenous-american-tribes-funding-manage-ocean-coasts
A warm, dry spring has U.S. forecasters worried about the upcoming wildfire season
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239925707/warm-dry-weather-wildfire-climate-change-el-nino
NOAA: Almost 100 percent chance 2023 will be hottest year recorded: There is almost a 100 percent chance that 2023 will be the hottest year ever recorded ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4362127-noaa-almost-100-percent-chance-2023-hottest-year-recorded/
Why Cold Snaps Don’t Negate The Threat Of Climate Warming: A primer on how climate is warming even as we experience cold days (plus a science "101" on the often ...
forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2024/01/14/why-cold-snaps-dont-negate-the-threat-of-climate-warming/
California Storm Live: LA Mayor Warns Atmospheric River Could Be 'Historic': As rain and wind lashed the state, leaving hundreds of thousands without power ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/02/04/us/california-storm-atmospheric-river
Arctic suffered hottest summer on record: NOAA: Summer air temperatures in the Arctic were the highest ever recorded this year, the National Oceanic and ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4358259-arctic-suffered-hottest-summer-on-record-noaa/
La Niña watch issued as El Niño fades, with global implications: A La Niña event developing so rapidly could supercharge the hurricane season ...
axios.com/2024/02/08/weather-la-nina-el-nino-climate
Horseshoe crabs, living fossils of the sea, draw endangered species petition: Environmental groups on Monday petitioned the U.S. government seeking endangered ...
reuters.com/business/environment/horseshoe-crabs-living-fossils-sea-draw-endangered-species-petition-2024-02-13/
White Christmas unlikely for much of U.S.: Significantly warmer temps expected in last 2 weeks
axios.com/2023/12/14/white-christmas-forecast-above-average-temperatures-climate
Climate crisis: Three women helping wildlife survive: Climate change is a threat to thousands of animal species, including gorillas, pangolins and turtles.
bbc.com/news/science-environment-67308974
How climate change contributes to the atmospheric rivers slamming the West Coast: The current El Niño event is also contributing to the relentless rounds of rain ...
abcnews.go.com/US/climate-change-contributes-atmospheric-rivers-slamming-west-coast/story
Billion-dollar weather and climate disasters broke U.S. record in 2023, NOAA says
pbs.org/newshour/science/a-record-28-billion-dollar-weather-and-climate-disasters-struck-the-u-s-in-2023-noaa-says
A potentially bullish Atlantic hurricane season: A weakening El Niño, plus other factors, may create powder keg conditions.
axios.com/2024/03/05/hurricane-season-la-nina-hot-oceans
Climate change terrifies the ski industry. Here's what could happen in a warming world.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/18/climate-change-threatens-us-skiing/72193564007/
The Climate Can’t Afford Another Trump Presidency: His approach to the environment: ignore it.
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/01/trump-climate-change-denial-paris-agreement/676125/
January temperatures soar to nearly 30C in Spain as start of the year brings record heat
euronews.com/green/2024/01/26/january-temperatures-soar-to-nearly-30c-in-spain-as-start-of-the-year-brings-record-heat
'Frankly astonished': 2023 was significantly hotter than any other year on record
npr.org/2024/01/12/1224398788/frankly-astonished-2023-was-significantly-hotter-than-any-other-year-on-record
Whales and dolphins in American waters are losing food and habitat to climate change, US study says
apnews.com/article/whales-climate-change-protection-food-habitat-loss-9129d7b70389a36d3265d08838e68266
Who's to blame for climate change? Scientists don't hold back in new federal report.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/14/national-climate-assessment-2023-report/71571146007/
Quick Glance: US Climate Report: Dire Consequences and Temperature Projections
- The latest US climate report warns of surpassing crucial temperature thresholds and predicts catastrophic consequences for the country.
- The US is unlikely to meet national or international climate targets and is facing significant temperature changes as well as extreme weather conditions.
- The report cautions that global warming is projected to range between 2.5 and 4.0 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes.
- Particularly, the northern and western parts of the country are likely to be disproportionately affected by this warming.
Add another heat record to the pile: Earth is historically and alarmingly hot. Now what?
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/13/will-2023-be-earths-hottest-year-climate-change/71489222007/
Climate change is costing the US $150 billion a year. Here’s what that looks like
cnn.com/2023/11/30/economy/what-150-billion-climate-change-damage-looks-like/
El Niño is getting stronger and that's already making Earth hotter: Global average temperatures may get a sizable boost going into next year.
axios.com/2023/11/09/el-nino-extreme-heat
Florida's Record Hot Ocean Temperatures Cause Early Coral Bleaching: Some reefs in the Florida Keys have already lost all their color.
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2023-07-26/floridas-record-hot-ocean-temperatures-cause-early-coral-bleaching
Quick Glance: Record-breaking Water Temperature off Florida
- The water temperature off the tip of Florida reached hot tub levels, surpassing 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) for two consecutive days.
- Scientists have observed devastating effects of prolonged hot water off the coast of Florida, including coral bleaching and some deaths.
- While there are no official water temperature records, a 2020 study identified a temperature of 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit (37.6 degrees Celsius) in Kuwait Bay in July 2020 as the highest recorded sea surface temperature in the world.
- In Manatee Bay, there are not many coral reefs, but elsewhere in the Florida Keys, scientists diving at Cheeca Rocks found bleaching and even deaths in some of the most resilient corals, according to Ian Enochs, lead of the coral program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory.
The planet saw record warmth in 2023. Why was California spared?: The future could bring warmer weather to the state, with potentially big impacts for ...
sfchronicle.com/weather/article/earth-record-hottest-year-california-trend-18597077.php
This is how many billion-dollar disasters have struck the US this year: More billion-dollar disasters are possible through the rest of the year.
abcnews.go.com/US/us-struck-record-number-billion-dollar-disasters-2023/story
Alaska's Two Longest Rivers See Drastic Change in Salmon: Warming waters are to blame for the declining populations of Chinook and chum salmon.
newsweek.com/alaskas-two-longest-rivers-see-drastic-change-salmon-1851835
2023 will almost certainly be the hottest year on record: NOAA and NASA data corroborate earlier climate data, with unsettling implications.
axios.com/2023/10/13/climate-heat-september-noaa-nasa
Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs off the Texas coast are thriving
apnews.com/article/coral-texas-flower-garden-banks-bleaching-climate-change-4f779ea8889becd67e0810b395e02eb4
It's the warmest September on record thanks to El Niño and, yes, climate change: A new government report finds that September 2023 was the hottest in the ...
npr.org/2023/10/14/1205663089/its-the-warmest-september-on-record-thanks-to-el-nino-and-yes-climate-change
When will it feel like winter? NOAA updates holiday season forecast: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its predictions Thursday for ...
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4264834-when-will-it-feel-like-winter-noaa-updates-holiday-season-forecast/
Quick Glance: Warmer Winter in the North, Wetter Climate in the South
- Strong El Niño to increase temperatures this winter and raise precipitation levels in the Southeast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Forecasters predict below-average precipitation in the Great Lakes after a winter of big lake-effect snow events.
- While warmer temperatures may prevail again in the Northeast, more nor'easters could hit major East Coast cities this winter.
Water at tip of Florida hits hot tub level and may have set world record for warmest seawater
omaha.com/news/nation-world/florida-seawater-hot-tub-temperature/article_99f1786a-1b3e-5957-bc9b-1b3952d51c4d.html
A.I. makes its way to weather forecasting: AI-driven weather models are instead trained on historical data, using current data to then determine what weather ...
axios.com/2023/11/01/artificial-intelligence-weather-forecast-rivalry
Effects of geoengineering must be urgently investigated, experts say: Impact on ecosystems must be predicted before technology is used, US atmospheric science ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/14/geoengineering-must-be-urgently-investigated-experts-say
WATCH: Biden addresses extreme heat as Phoenix hits record number of days over 110 degrees
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-to-announce-a-plan-to-offer-relief-from-searing-heat-waves
Iconic resort faces ‘worst’ ever ski conditions: Crowds at one of the world’s most iconic ski resorts are praying for a “Christmas miracle” after disappointing ...
news.com.au/world/north-america/we-need-a-christmas-miracle-skiers-at-whistler-blackcomb-lash-snow-conditions-in-disappointing-season-start/news-story/a551d2743dff4335bbdbd17b752ca6b6
It can be unpredictable but what makes Texas weather extreme?: Because of climate change, a clear definition of extreme weather could help authorities manage ...
expressnews.com/san-antonio-weather/article/texas-weather-what-is-extreme-explainer-18689539.php
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Dangerous Weather Phenomenon: El Niño Could Do More Damage: The El Niño weather pattern amplifies the consequences of climate change and, according to ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/klimawandel-el-nino-koennte-den-winter-ueberdauern-a-ce6b4a9a-9a8a-4c1b-b022-64d26c63976e
'Battle plan': How the far right would dismantle climate programs: Hundreds of conservative operatives outlined a plan that Donald Trump ...
politico.com/news/2023/07/28/far-right-climate-plans-00107498
Tropical Storm Harold Makes Landfall in Texas: The storm was unleashing heavy rainfall that could cause flash flooding across parts of southern Texas ...
nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-harold-hurricane-texas.html
Quick Glance: Tropical Storm Harold Hits Texas
- Tropical Storm Harold reaches Texas with heavy downpours
- 1.3 million people under storm warning
- Possible flooding, damage, and power outages
- Storm could cause coastal flooding and flooding in various areas
Scientists say El Niño could combine with global warming to make 2024 the hottest year on record.
Learn about some of the other potential impacts of El Niño ... Show more ow.ly/HMBp50Q33vH
National Marine Sanctuaries are sources of solutions, partnerships and identity : Members of the Congressional Sanctuaries Caucus have introduced a resolution to ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4270592-national-marine-sanctuaries-are-sources-of-solutions-partnerships-and-identity/
Native nations on front lines of climate change share knowledge and find support at intensive camps
apnews.com/article/tribal-climate-camp-30ebca225c27ed807c1e2e670b24eb8e
Quick Glance: Indigenous Peoples Leading the Fight Against Climate Change: Sharing Knowledge and Finding Support
- Participants from over 28 tribes and intertribal organizations come together to exchange knowledge and prepare for climate change.
- Intensive camps provide indigenous communities the opportunity to prepare for and take action against climate change.
- The federal government has granted over $720 million to support tribes in planning and adapting to climate change.
- Indigenous tribal members face challenges in navigating these opportunities as they juggle multiple responsibilities.
US weather agency on La Niña watch but BOM says climate pattern not guaranteed: Australians are still reeling from a summer of extreme weather events ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-12/la-nina-watch-called-in-us-but-bom-cautious/103446528
Wet spring likely in Georgia, as exceptional heat blankets the globe: The Atlanta area has endured a soggy start to 2024, and a new federal forecast shows most ...
ajc.com/news/georgia-news/wetter-than-normal-spring-likely-for-georgia-as-temps-remain-high-globally-noaa-says/HGNKIKDB7REOTIRBIRA3TS3ZIQ/
Tropical Storm Gert Expected to Be ‘Torn Apart’ by Idalia: Gert had sustained winds of 60 miles per hour as of Sunday morning, but forecasters said it would most ...
nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-gert-hurricane.html
A cooler, wetter winter could be coming this year despite the record heat so far: This winter’s El Niño is expected to be a strong one. That could mean higher ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/19/a-cooler-wetter-winter-could-be-coming-this-year-despite-the-record-heat-so-far/
Hurricane Franklin Causing ‘Significant’ Rip Currents Along East Coast: The storm is a Category 2 hurricane, but its eye is expected to stay far from land ...
nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-franklin-hurricane.html
Is Climate Change Causing More Record-Breaking Hail?: Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology ...
scientificamerican.com/article/is-climate-change-causing-more-record-breaking-hail/
Tropical Storm Katia Continues to Weaken: The storm had sustained winds of 40 miles per hour on Sunday and was expected to dissipate by Monday.
nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-katia-hurricane.html
Tuesday set an unofficial record for the hottest day on Earth. Wednesday may break it.
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/05/tuesday-set-an-unofficial-record-for-the-hottest-day-on-earth-wednesday-may-break-it/
Quick Glance: New Heat Record: Hottest Day in Earth's History
- The highest global temperature ever measured took place this week, based on data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
- On Monday, the average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), the highest value recorded since the beginning of measurable records.
- On Tuesday, it continued to rise, reaching 17.18 degrees Celsius.
- The previous record of 16.92 degrees Celsius was set in August 2016 and has now been surpassed.
Phoenix experienced its hottest and driest summer on record: Phoenix Sky Harbor recorded 31 straight days of at least 110 degrees.
axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/10/10/2023-hottest-driest-summer-monsoon
This year could be hotter under El Nino's influence than the record-shattering 2023, the United Nations warned Friday, as it urged drastic emissions cuts to ... Show more www.thejakartapost.com/world/2024/01/15/el-nino-could-make-2024-hotter-than-record-2023.html
Corals are bleaching and dying earlier in the year than ever before: Scientists are evacuating corals off the coast of Florida to save them
economist.com/graphic-detail/2023/08/18/corals-are-bleaching-and-dying-earlier-in-the-year-than-ever-before
Surge in ocean temperatures threatens marine, human lives - scientists: Climate change report says more than 80% of the global population experienced heat ...
jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-753807
OPINION: It's not climate change that's triggering heat waves — but no one wants to explain the cold hard facts. trib.al/CW8JFBI
NASA, NOAA Declare 2023 as Earth's Hottest Year on Record: NASA and NOAA have officially declared 2023 as the hottest year on record. NASA and NOAA have ...
techtimes.com/articles/300588/20240113/nasa-noaa-declares-2023-earths-hottest-year-record.htm
El Niño is on track to peak as a moderate-to-strong event, while causing more extremes
axios.com/2023/07/13/el-nino-extreme-weather-noaa
Climate records put heat on politicians: As the climate crisis intensifies, what are politicians promising to do? David Williams reports
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/climate-records-put-heat-on-politicians
Hurricane Don, First of the Atlantic Season, Weakens to a Tropical Storm: Don, which became the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2023 season on Saturday ...
nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-don-hurricane.html
Chart: 2023 Was the Warmest Year on Record – by a Record Margin: There's a one-in-three chance that 2024 will be warmer than 2023 and a 99% chance that 2024 ...
thewire.in/environment/chart-2023-was-the-warmest-year-on-record-by-a-record-margin
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