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The hottest summer on record could lead to our warmest year ever measured. Again.
pbs.org/newshour/science/the-hottest-summer-on-record-could-lead-to-our-warmest-year-ever-measured-again
The hottest summer on record could lead to our warmest year ever measured ...
Heat wave to scorch Southwest, West as wildfire concerns increase: Temperatures may top out at 20°F or more above average for this time of year.
axios.com/2024/09/03/heat-wave-west-wildfires
Heat wave to scorch Southwest, West as wildfire concerns increase
Summer 2024: This summer was wetter and hotter than it has been for a long time. Or was it?
zeit.de/wissen/2024-09/sommer-2024-temperatur-wetter-vergleich-regen-daten
Summer 2024: This summer was wetter and hotter than it has been for a long ...
Quick Glance: Kroger-Albertsons Merger: CEOs Defend Their Position
  • The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons defended the proposed $25 billion merger, warning of dire consequences if it is not approved.

  • Kroger's Rodney McMullen emphasized job preservation and lower prices, while Albertsons' Vivek Sankaran hinted at layoffs and market exits if the deal fails.

  • The FTC is reviewing the merger and may block it, prompting urgent efforts from the CEOs.

  • Opponents, including unions, raised concerns about the potential negative impact on consumer prices, jobs, and competition.
Portland hits 100 degrees in September for the third time ever: Thursday’s hot weather was expected to continue into Friday, when the National Weather Service ...
oregonlive.com/weather/2024/09/portland-hits-100-degrees-in-september-for-the-third-time-ever.html
Portland hits 100 degrees in September for the third time ever
The North Sea and Baltic Sea were again above average warm in 2024: The water temperatures in the two bodies of water were also above the long-term average in ...
spektrum.de/news/nordsee-und-ostsee-waren-2024-wieder-ueberdurchschnittlich-warm/2231024
The North Sea and Baltic Sea were again above average warm in 2024
Hazel Dell woman hopes nightly visits from hundreds of Vaux swifts a sign of good luck
columbian.com/news/2024/sep/05/hazel-dell-woman-hopes-nightly-visits-from-hundreds-of-vaux-swifts-a-sign-of-good-luck/
Hazel Dell woman hopes nightly visits from hundreds of Vaux swifts a sign ...
The planet endures its hottest summer on record — for the second straight year: Heat waves baked the planet this summer breaking global records ...
edition.cnn.com/2024/09/05/climate/hottest-summer-record-copernicus/index.html
The planet endures its hottest summer on record — for the second straight ...
Quick Glance: Summer 2024: Record Heat Expected Worldwide
  • Summer 2024 was the hottest on record, with a global average temperature of 16.8°C.

  • While the UK experienced its coolest summer since 2015, many European countries faced extreme heat waves.

  • Climate experts warn that rising temperatures and extreme weather events are increasing due to climate change.

  • The likelihood of 2024 becoming the hottest year on record is high, as significant cooling in the coming months appears unlikely.
40 degrees in winter: Australia records heat records: More than 40 degrees in winter? Such extreme values ​​are currently being measured in Australia ...
fr.de/panorama/40-grad-im-winter-australien-verzeichnet-hitzerekorde-zr-93262183.html
40 degrees in winter: Australia records heat records
Quick Glance: Australia Breaks Winter Heat Records
  • Australia is experiencing extreme temperatures exceeding 40 degrees during winter.

  • A record of 41.5 degrees was measured in Kimberley, the highest for this season.

  • The unusual heat is spreading to the Northern Territory and other states.

  • Meteorologists expect further records to be set in New South Wales and Queensland.
Summer 2024 was the hottest since records began: Even though temperatures in parts of Europe were below average this August, climate change is not taking a break ...
saechsische.de/klimawandel/sommer-europa-klima-hitze-rekorde-6041923.html
Summer 2024 was the hottest since records began
Quick Glance: Climate Change: Record Heat in Summer 2024
  • Summer 2024 recorded the hottest temperatures since records began, with the hottest June, July, and August globally and in Europe.

  • The average temperature in August 2024 was 1.51 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and 0.71 degrees above the 1991-2020 average.

  • Western and Northern Europe experienced wetter conditions, while the Mediterranean region and Eastern Europe faced drought.

  • Greenhouse gas emissions are identified as the main cause of the extreme temperatures and increased weather events.
U.S. Bank to leave Portland’s Big Pink skyscraper: The bank communicated the decision to employees Wednesday.
oregonlive.com/news/2024/09/us-bank-to-leave-portlands-big-pink-skyscraper.html
U.S. Bank to leave Portland’s Big Pink skyscraper
Blockbuster author lists SW Portland home for sale at $1.95M: The author, whose books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide, has owned the entire third ...
oregonlive.com/realestate/2024/09/blockbuster-author-lists-sw-portland-home-for-sale-at-195m.html
Blockbuster author lists SW Portland home for sale at $1.95M
Met Éireann says 2024 was coldest summer in nine years: Several arctic blasts from the north in early June ‘set the scene’ for the summer
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/09/04/met-eireann-coldest-summer-in-nine-years-is-part-of-natural-variability/
Met Éireann says 2024 was coldest summer in nine years
Pah!, Portland’s unique Deaf-owned restaurant, has closed: Pah!'s co-owner had hoped to share his culture with hearing people "but also be something ...
oregonlive.com/dining/2024/09/pah-portlands-unique-deaf-owned-restaurant-has-closed.html
Pah!, Portland’s unique Deaf-owned restaurant, has closed
Hispanic voters give Harris edge on healthcare, climate, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
reuters.com/world/us/hispanic-voters-give-harris-edge-healthcare-climate-reutersipsos-poll-shows-2024-09-03/
Hispanic voters give Harris edge on healthcare, climate, Reuters/Ipsos ...
Founder of beloved Portland bookstore dies at 80: Bobby Tichenor founded Annie Bloom's Books in 1978.
oregonlive.com/books/2024/09/founder-of-beloved-portland-bookstore-dies-at-80.html
Founder of beloved Portland bookstore dies at 80
3 dead after plane crashes into townhomes near Portland, Oregon: Reports: Three people are dead after a small plane crashed into townhomes in Fairview ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/01/fairview-oregon-plane-crash/75040568007/
3 dead after plane crashes into townhomes near Portland, Oregon: Reports
Air quality advisory issued for the Portland area: Hot temperatures might not be the only thing Portlanders contend with Thursday – smog is also expected to be a ...
oregonlive.com/weather/2024/09/air-quality-advisory-issued-for-the-portland-area.html
Air quality advisory issued for the Portland area
Fraternity members, can you still take the FPÖ seriously?: The FPÖ doubts man-made climate change. It is a disgrace that liberal academics do not rebel against ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000235113/burschenschafter-koennt-ihr-die-fpoe-noch-ernst-nehmen
Fraternity members, can you still take the FPÖ seriously?
RiffReporter Podcast: How do beavers protect us from flooding?: For centuries we have hunted the beaver and eradicated all but a few specimens ...
spektrum.de/podcast/riffreporter-wie-schuetzt-uns-der-biber-vor-ueberschwemmungen/2230127
RiffReporter Podcast: How do beavers protect us from flooding?
3 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Oregon Townhouses: A Cessna crashed into a row of townhouses in Fairview, Ore., on Saturday, sparking a large fire ...
nytimes.com/2024/08/31/us/plane-crash-fairview-oregon.html
3 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Oregon Townhouses
33 degrees: Late heatwave rolls towards Austria: The peak with highs of 33 degrees in eastern Austria is on the cards for Thursday and Friday ...
diepresse.com/18794816/33-grad-spaete-hitzewelle-rollt-auf-oesterreich-zu
33 degrees: Late heatwave rolls towards Austria
Santa Fe, one of Portland’s oldest taquerias, will close this month: When Danny Cardoso first started selling tacos from a converted flower cart downtown ...
oregonlive.com/dining/2024/09/santa-fe-one-of-portlands-oldest-taquerias-will-close-this-month.html
Santa Fe, one of Portland’s oldest taquerias, will close this month
Maps show where Oregon could hit triple digits this week: Oregon is headed into a multi-day heat wave later this week.
oregonlive.com/weather/2024/09/maps-shows-where-oregon-could-hit-triple-digits-this-week.html
Maps show where Oregon could hit triple digits this week
3 confirmed dead after small plane crashes into residential neighborhood in Oregon: Officials
abcnews.go.com/US/small-plane-crashes-residential-neighborhood-oregon/story
3 confirmed dead after small plane crashes into residential neighborhood ...
Portland’s looking at a slightly cooler weekend with a chance of thunderstorms: Saturday's high will be about 87 degrees.
oregonlive.com/weather/2024/09/portlands-looking-at-a-slightly-cooler-weekend-with-a-chance-of-thunderstorms.html
Portland’s looking at a slightly cooler weekend with a chance of ...
OPINION | Donald Trump politicized science with lethal consequences, and he’ll do it again
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OPINION | Donald Trump politicized science with lethal consequences ...
Nearly 1 in 3 homes in Bend sold for more than $1 million in July: By contrast, just 8.2% of July home sales in the Portland metro area were for more than $1 ...
oregonlive.com/realestate/2024/09/nearly-1-in-3-homes-in-bend-sold-for-more-than-1-million-in-july.html
Nearly 1 in 3 homes in Bend sold for more than $1 million in July
The Sports Bra founder receives state business award: Jenny Nguyen has been selected as an "Oregon Visionary Award" honoree from the Oregon Business & ...
oregonlive.com/sports/2024/08/the-sports-bra-founder-receives-state-business-award.html
The Sports Bra founder receives state business award
New WA Costco is the culprit behind more Labor Day weekend I-5 traffic: The long-awaited opening of Costco's newest location in Clark County is sure to mean ...
columbian.com/news/2024/aug/29/clark-county-could-see-serious-travel-delays-on-i-5-over-labor-day-weekend/
New WA Costco is the culprit behind more Labor Day weekend I-5 traffic
Quick Glance: Labor Day Travel: Record Crowds and Price Cuts
  • Labor Day weekend 2024 is set to be exceptionally busy, but travelers will benefit from lower prices compared to last year.

  • Domestic travel is projected to rise by 9%, with the TSA anticipating an 8.5% increase in passenger volumes.

  • Gas prices are also decreasing, with the national average expected to be around $3.27 per gallon, which is 13% cheaper than last year.

  • Seattle tops the list of travel destinations, followed by Anchorage, Juneau, and popular international spots like Vancouver, Rome, and London.
Oregon law rolling back drug decriminalization takes effect, making possession a crime again
pbs.org/newshour/politics/oregon-law-rolling-back-drug-decriminalization-takes-effect-making-possession-a-crime-again
Oregon law rolling back drug decriminalization takes effect ...
Hard to believe, but true: Woman poses in a mini dress - | suddenly a train rams her
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Frau-posiert-in-Minikleid-ploetzlich-rammt-sie-ein-Zug-article25210330.html
Hard to believe, but true: Woman poses in a mini dress - | suddenly a ...
How Germany must adapt to climate change: After a series of months-long temperature records, it was a little cooler for the first time in July ...
stimme.de/politik/baden-wuerttemberg/wie-deutschland-sich-an-den-klimawandel-anpassen-muss-art-4962056
How Germany must adapt to climate change
A close up look at Oregon’s largest spider (arachnophobes beware): Oregon is home to at least 500 species of spiders, according to the Oregon Department of ...
oregonlive.com/living/2024/08/a-close-up-look-at-oregons-largest-spider-arachnophobes-beware.html
A close up look at Oregon’s largest spider (arachnophobes beware)
Harris explains in exclusive CNN interview why she’s shifted her position on key issues since her first run for president
cnn.com/2024/08/29/politics/kamala-harris-tim-walz-cnntv/
Harris explains in exclusive CNN interview why she’s shifted her position ...
Quick Glance: Harris's CNN Interview: Strategy and Positioning Unveiled
  • Kamala Harris adhered to President Biden's political legacy in her first interview following his withdrawal, making it clear she would not distance herself from his administration.

  • She positioned herself as a continuation of Biden's leadership while seeking to attract Republican votes, even suggesting the appointment of a Republican to her cabinet.

  • Harris avoided delving into discussions about her race and gender, emphasizing her qualifications for the role instead.

  • The interview highlighted her challenges in delivering concise responses off the cuff, while Dana Bash skillfully managed the conversation.
Small airplane crashes into neighborhood in Oregon, sheriff's office says: The small aircraft went down in Fairview, about 15 miles outside Portland.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/31/small-airplane-crash-residential-neighborhood-oregon/75032868007/
Small airplane crashes into neighborhood in Oregon, sheriff's office says
Heat: Those affected by poverty suffer particularly from the climate: Blazing heat knows no income - | but its consequences do. Several studies show: Those who ...
stern.de/panorama/wissen/hitze--wer-von-armut-betroffen-ist--leidet-besonders-unter-dem-klima-35016340.html
Heat: Those affected by poverty suffer particularly from the climate
Forest fire on the Brocken spreads unhindered: Hundreds of people are being brought to safety by bus from the highest mountain, the Brocken.
sueddeutsche.de/panorama/brocken-harz-feuer-waldbrand-lux.SdVCwrwpTBdfKAShJSALku
Forest fire on the Brocken spreads unhindered
Slowdown in auto sales: 5 reasons why cars are not selling (as much): Carmakers face first sales slowdown since pandemic recovery
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/slowdown-in-auto-car-sales-5-reasons-9554982/
Slowdown in auto sales: 5 reasons why cars are not selling (as much)
Exclusive: Silicon Valley wish-list for Harris - abortion rights, pro-tech policies
reuters.com/world/us/silicon-valley-backers-want-harris-prioritize-abortion-rights-pro-tech-policies-2024-08-28/
Exclusive: Silicon Valley wish-list for Harris - abortion rights ...
Quick Glance: Silicon Valley's Key Priorities for Harris: Rights and Tech
  • Venture capitalists back Kamala Harris, emphasizing women's rights, climate change, and a pro-tech agenda.

  • A survey of 225 supporters reveals a near-universal belief that overturning Roe v. Wade was a mistake.

  • Respondents call for knowledgeable leadership in technology and an increase in skilled visas for the U.S. government.

  • While Harris garners support, some business leaders express concerns about the Democratic Party's current stance.
Climate change: Toxic algae spreading in the Italian Adriatic Sea: Due to global warming, plants and animals that did not originally live there are spreading in ...
tagesschau.de/wissen/klima/giftalge-adria-klimawandel-100.html
Climate change: Toxic algae spreading in the Italian Adriatic Sea
Quick Glance: Toxic Algae Threatens Beach Enjoyment in Adriatic Sea
  • The toxic algae Ostreopsis Ovata is spreading along the Italian Adriatic coast, resulting in beach closures.

  • The warming of the Mediterranean is creating optimal living conditions for the algae.

  • The algae produce toxins that can cause health issues such as breathing difficulties and nausea.

  • Similar problems have been reported along the coasts of France and Spain, potentially impacting tourism.
Warm weather expected to delay autumn foliage: Higher temperatures are expected this fall, as heat lingers on from Japan's joint hottest summer on record.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/04/japan/autumn-leaves-forecast/
Warm weather expected to delay autumn foliage
Portland vs. Spokane, WHL hockey: Game preview of preseason opener: Portland opens 2024-25 with the first of five exhibition games.
oregonlive.com/hawks/2024/09/portland-vs-spokane-whl-hockey-game-preview-of-preseason-opener.html
Portland vs. Spokane, WHL hockey: Game preview of preseason opener
NASCAR to return to Portland in 2025: The NASCAR Xfinity Series' circuit will stop at the Portland International Raceway on Aug. 29-30 in 2025.
oregonlive.com/motorsports/2024/08/nascar-to-return-to-portland-in-2025.html
NASCAR to return to Portland in 2025
Heat wave in Saxony-Anhalt: Which places are recording temperature records: Leipzig. - | The unusually high summer weather in central Germany has set temperature ...
mz.de/mitteldeutschland/sachsen-anhalt/hitzewelle-wetter-temperatur-rekord-hitze-warnung-september-3911125
Heat wave in Saxony-Anhalt: Which places are recording temperature records
Portland musicians trade group seeks to block new Live Nation venue: The Central Eastside proposal earlier this month won a conditional land-use decision to site ...
oregonlive.com/business/2024/08/portland-musicians-trade-group-seeks-to-block-new-livenation-venue.html
Portland musicians trade group seeks to block new Live Nation venue
Nosferatu spider now widespread throughout Germany: It was first recorded in Germany in 2005; the Nosferatu spider is now found almost everywhere in the country ...
spektrum.de/news/biologie-nosferatu-spinne-inzwischen-bundesweit-verbreitet/2230496
Nosferatu spider now widespread throughout Germany
Willamette Week co-owner launches statewide investigative journalism nonprofit: The Oregon Journalism Project is the latest effort to find innovative ways to ...
oregonlive.com/business/2024/08/willamette-week-co-owner-launches-statewide-investigative-journalism-nonprofit.html
Willamette Week co-owner launches statewide investigative journalism ...
Where to cool down in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties : With temperatures set to rise into the triple-digits Thursday, Portland-area counties are ...
oregonlive.com/weather/2024/09/where-to-cool-down-in-multnomah-washington-and-clackamas-counties.html
Where to cool down in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties
Extreme upheavals caused crab populations to collapse: The Bering Sea is part of the Arctic Ocean, but the conditions are no longer arctic - | with dramatic ...
spektrum.de/news/beringmeer-extreme-umwaelzungen-liessen-krabbenbestand-zusammenbrechen/2229432
Extreme upheavals caused crab populations to collapse
Milan and Bari affected: Severe storms flood parts of northern Italy: Italy has recently been suffering from extreme heat. This is now followed by heavy ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Schwere-Unwetter-setzen-Teile-Norditaliens-unter-Wasser-article25208000.html
Milan and Bari affected: Severe storms flood parts of northern Italy
Quick Glance: Severe Weather Hits Northern Italy
  • Northern Italy has faced severe thunderstorms following a heatwave.

  • Major impacts were reported in Milan and the Piedmont region, with flooded streets and uprooted trees.

  • In Milan, some neighborhoods were evacuated, and a radio station suspended broadcasts for the first time in 48 years.

  • There were also significant agricultural damages in Liguria and reports of flooding in Bari.
South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record: SEOUL: South Korea recorded its highest average summertime temperature since such records began ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-records-highest-average-summer-temperature-extreme-heat-4588026
South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record
Quick Glance: South Korea records highest summer average temperature ever
  • South Korea recorded its highest average summer temperature of 25.6 degrees Celsius since records began 50 years ago.

  • The temperature from June to August was 1.9 degrees above the historical average, with tropical nights occurring three times more than usual.

  • Climate change significantly affects the country's weather patterns, leading to severe rainfall and prolonged heat waves.

  • South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled the country's climate goals unconstitutional, prompting the government to reconsider its climate policies.
One of Portland’s best seafood restaurants is moving this fall: Plus, the return of one of Portland's best brunches.
oregonlive.com/dining/2024/08/jacqueline-one-of-portlands-best-seafood-restaurants-is-moving-this-fall.html
One of Portland’s best seafood restaurants is moving this fall
See Klamath River in California flowing freely after dam removal: Indigenous tribes celebrated the removal of the massive dams, which has freed the Klamath River ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/klamath-dams-removal-river-19728416.php
See Klamath River in California flowing freely after dam removal
Quick Glance: Salmon to Swim Freely in Klamath River Again
  • For the first time in over a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.

  • Crews are removing rock dams to restore the river's natural flow, providing salmon access to critical spawning habitats.

  • The dam removal project is estimated to cost around $500 million, funded by taxpayers and PacifiCorp ratepayers.

  • While the timeline for salmon returning to their historical habitats remains uncertain, there are early reports of salmon at the river's mouth.
28 things no one tells you before moving to Portland: What is Portland really like? Here's what locals aren't telling you.
oregonlive.com/portland/2024/08/28-things-no-one-tells-you-before-moving-to-portland.html
28 things no one tells you before moving to Portland
100 Degrees at Midnight: California Coast Swelters in ‘Concerning’ Heat: Temperatures in the region were forecast to remain high into the weekend ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/06/us/heat-wave-california-night-temperatures.html
100 Degrees at Midnight: California Coast Swelters in ‘Concerning’ Heat
What’s the best brunch spot in Portland? Nominate your favorite for our Readers Choice Awards
oregonlive.com/dining/2024/09/whats-the-best-brunch-spot-in-portland-nominate-your-favorite-for-our-readers-choice-awards.html
What’s the best brunch spot in Portland? Nominate your favorite for our ...
Three months to back up the grid as risk of summer blackouts ramps up: The grid operator found that delays to key energy projects could cause power outages ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/three-months-to-back-up-the-grid-as-risk-of-summer-blackouts-ramps-up-20240827-p5k5u1.html
Three months to back up the grid as risk of summer blackouts ramps up
China is apparently slowing down the expansion of coal-fired power: China's leadership actually sees coal-fired power as an important part of its energy mix ...
spektrum.de/news/china-bremst-offenbar-den-ausbau-der-kohlekraft/2229407
China is apparently slowing down the expansion of coal-fired power
Weather in Germany: Forecast announces "longest heatwave of the year" - | and gives a specific date
hna.de/welt/wetter-in-deutschland-prognose-kuendigt-laengste-hitzewelle-des-jahres-an-und-nennt-konkretes-datum-zr-93256924.html
Weather in Germany: Forecast announces
Tropical nights and record temperatures: a hot summer comes to an end: The meteorological summer came to an end last week, the current heatwave is still going on ...
diepresse.com/18831553/tropennaechte-und-temperaturrekorde-ein-hitzesommer-geht-zu-ende
Tropical nights and record temperatures: a hot summer comes to an end
The Water-Security Crisis | by Mariana Mazzucato, et al - Project Syndicate: Mariana Mazzucato, et al call attention to a global problem that demands far more ...
project-syndicate.org/onpoint/water-security-crisis-nature-of-the-problem-and-what-to-do-by-mariana-mazzucato-et-al-2024-09-1-2024-09
The Water-Security Crisis | by Mariana Mazzucato, et al - Project ...
Plane Crashes Into House, Killing Three in 'Huge Fireball': A twin-engine Cessna 421C plane crashed in the neighborhood of Fairview in Portland, Oregon ...
newsweek.com/plane-crash-oregon-portland-fireball-1947223
Plane Crashes Into House, Killing Three in 'Huge Fireball'
Art in the Pearl returns to NW Portland for its 28th year : The festival continues through Monday, Sept. 2 in the North Park Blocks.
oregonlive.com/portland/2024/09/art-in-the-pearl-returns-to-nw-portland-for-its-28th-year.html
Art in the Pearl returns to NW Portland for its 28th year
Subway restaurants slashing prices on footlong sandwiches for a limited time: The deal begins Monday, Aug. 26.
oregonlive.com/business/2024/08/subway-restaurants-slashing-prices-on-footlong-sandwiches-for-a-limited-time.html
Subway restaurants slashing prices on footlong sandwiches for a limited ...
Why Kamala Harris has said the c-word only twice on the campaign trail: Americans everywhere are talking about the searing heat of the summer that just ended ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/why-kamala-harris-has-said-the-c-word-only-twice-since-becoming-the-presidential-pick-20240901-p5k6yt.html
Why Kamala Harris has said the c-word only twice on the campaign trail