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The US website to help people cope with heatwaves, and other environment stories you need to read this week
weforum.org/agenda/2022/08/xxx-and-other-environment-stories-you-need-to-read-this-week-28ff77e8d4/
2023 Oceanic Heat Wave Disrupts Food Chains: In 2023, the world's oceans experienced unprecedented record temperatures. This had fatal consequences for the basis ...
spektrum.de/news/klimawandel-ozeanische-hitzewelle-2023-stoert-nahrungsketten/2214390
Quick Glance: Oceanic Heatwave 2023 Disrupts Food Chains
- In 2023, the world's oceans experienced unprecedented record temperatures, leading to a significant decline in algae growth.
- Since March 2023, ocean temperatures have been on a record-breaking trend due to climate change and El Niño.
- The decrease in phytoplankton in the oceans had serious implications for marine food chains.
- The potential consequences of food scarcity for the entire oceanic ecosystem are concerning.
Meghan Markle's Unexpected Backless Dress Infuses Some Heat Into Royal Fashion: She aced this date-night look, and you can shop the exact look here.
harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a60535091/meghan-markle-backless-dress-prince-harry/
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...
nbcnews.com/science/environment/europe-fastest-warming-continent-twice-global-average-report-rcna148829
Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260173/philippines-its-so-hot-you-cant-breathe-heat-index-touches-47-degrees-celsius
States may need to brace for long, hot summer: The latest outlooks, plus recent research, suggest an unusually hot June through August.
axios.com/2024/04/23/summer-2024-heat-weather
How do trees and green spaces enhance our health? - Harvard Health: Trees enhance our lives by releasing oxygen, reducing pollution, and preventing ...
health.harvard.edu/blog/how-do-trees-and-green-spaces-enhance-our-health-202404193034
Quick Glance: Benefits of Trees and Green Spaces on Health
- Trees contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality.
- Shade-providing trees help reduce heat stress and prevent heat-related illnesses.
- Children benefit from green spaces by exhibiting improved behavior, attention, and mood.
- Green spaces in communities promote safety, social interaction, and enhance quality of life.
Bangladesh: Extreme heat kicks 33 million children out of schools: Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.
bbc.com/news/articles/c1wxjj3g965o
Window-mounted heat pumps could make apartments more sustainable. Here’s how New York is leading the way
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/window-mounted-heat-pumps-sustainable-apartments/
With Temperatures Soaring, Gazans Swelter in Makeshift Tents: The tents that failed to keep out the cold when many Gazans first fled their homes have now become ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/middleeast/gaza-heat-israel-war.html
Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68835575
Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain - News | Khaleej Times: An extreme heat wave hit the country, forcing the authorities to shut down tens of ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/thousands-in-heatwave-hit-bangladesh-pray-for-rain-2
Europe is warming up faster than any other continent, and the heat is deadly: The number of heat-related deaths in Europe increased 30% in the last 20 years ...
npr.org/2024/04/22/1244791280/europe-is-warming-up-faster-than-any-other-continent-and-the-heat-is-deadly
Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023: New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/europe-endured-record-number-of-extreme-heat-stress-days-in-2023
Winter weather returns to Germany after spring heat spell: Temperatures in Germany almost hit 30C in the last few weeks. But winter-like weather is well and ...
thelocal.de/20240419/winter-weather-returns-to-germany-after-spring-heat-spell
Heatwave caused hailstorm in Spain: In 2022, an unusually strong hailstorm hit Spain. Experts have now reconstructed the causes: apparently climate change was a ...
spektrum.de/news/klimawandel-hitzewelle-verursachte-hagelsturm-in-spanien/2213294
Quick Glance: Climate Change Intensifies Hailstorm in Spain
- In 2022, a strong hailstorm hit Spain, attributed to climate change.
- A six-week heatwave over the Mediterranean intensified the storm, leading to large hailstones.
- The increased sea surface temperature and humidity in the air contributed to the formation of the weather event.
- Experts highlight that such extreme weather conditions are exacerbated by climate change.
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
apnews.com/article/ilo-labor-un-heat-health-report-bf6b0f8d25b82c23c7fed339aaac63fb
Sealing up your home can save money and fight climate change: An Edina woman knew her house could get drafty in the winter, so she signed up for a home energy ...
startribune.com/sealing-up-your-home-can-save-money-and-fight-climate-change/600359051/
Heat and Floods Are Increasingly Hitting Coastlines with a One-Two Punch: Compound events in which coastal flooding and heat waves occur at the same time are ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/12/combination-heat-waves-and-coastal-floods-are-worsening-worldwide-00151794
Commentary: A hotter Singapore will change how we work and live: Warm conditions are expected to persist, but air-conditioning may hurt us in the long run ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-hot-weather-rest-break-aircon-night-4277606
Climate Conversations Podcast: How else can an air-con nation keep cool in a heatwave?
channelnewsasia.com/podcasts/heatwave-climate-change-singapore-podcast-4269026
Pensioners could get £45 off Bristol Water bill: A discount from Bristol Water is just one of many different kinds of help available
bristolpost.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/bristol-pensioners-could-45-water-9227753
MSDF unveils modified Kaga vessel refurbished for F-35B stealth fighters: The former helicopter carrier's flat deck has been given heat-resistant paint ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/09/japan/politics/japan-destroyer-for-f-35b-fighters/
Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study: Mali and Burkina Faso recorded most extreme heat in what scientists called a ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/deadly-sahel-heatwave-sparked-by-human-induced-climate-change-study
Met Office gives 'heatwave' verdict as warm weather to continue : High pressure is set to sweep in from the Atlantic bringing light winds and sunshine
devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/met-office-gives-heatwave-verdict-9229186
Camels evolved from a cold-weather ancestor. We could learn from their remarkable transformation
cnn.com/2024/04/16/climate/life-as-we-know-it-book-bill-weir/
Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding up evolution
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245085914/coral-reefs-bleaching-climate-change-algae
India and Bangladesh Reel from Extreme Heat: April is typically hot in South and Southeast Asia, but temperatures this month have been unusually high.
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/asia/heatwave-india-bangladesh.html
Florida blocks heat protections for workers right before summer: Miami-Dade County had proposed rules that would give workers breaks, water ...
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244316874/florida-blocks-heat-protections-for-workers-right-before-summer
March sets new global heat record for the 10th straight month: The European climate agency says Earth was record hot for the 10th consecutive month in March ...
apnews.com/article/climate-heat-record-hot-march-copernicus-33621288477a660d176ac3ff4a06e5c1
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
- Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.
- According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.
- The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
- In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
UK set for four-day heatwave and it'll kick off next week with 22C scorcher: Next week - May 3, Friday - could see the temperatures skyrocket north and upward ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/uk-set-four-day-heatwave-29042179
March sets 10th-straight monthly heat record: March marked the 10th month in a row in which Earth experienced record-high temperatures ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4582640-climate-march-2024-heat-record/
How Texas unleashed a geothermal boom: With its nation-leading renewables fleet and oil and gas industry, Texas is poised to dominate what boosters hope will be ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4605177-texas-geothermal-energy-boom/
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi is moved to house arrest amid extreme heat: Myanmar’s detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-house-arrest-extreme-heat-rcna148129
Death, drought and devastation: Europe faces 'huge number' of climate extremes, report finds
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/death-drought-and-devastation-europe-faces-huge-number-of-climate-extremes
Lethal heat in West Africa is driven by human-caused climate change: The recent deadly heat in West Africa is driven by human activities, including the burning ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1245524216/west-africa-heatwave-climate-change
Earth Day 2024 is another signpost for a warming plant facing climate change: Earth Day activities raise awareness, but the monthly run of world heat records hit ...
dispatch.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/04/21/earth-day-celebrated-as-global-warming-climate-change-ravage-planet/73333783007/
March broke global heat record for 10 month in a row, data shows - National | Globalnews.ca
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UK faces first heatwave of year with 28C sunshine 'for sustained period': James Madden, from Exacta Weather, reckons the country could be hit by a ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/uk-faces-first-heatwave-year-29016772
Jashore sizzles at 42.6 degree Celsius: Overtakes Chuadanga to record season's highest temperature in the country
thedailystar.net/environment/weather/news/jashore-sizzles-426-degree-celsius-3591281
Lives of Stardust victims detailed by loved ones: The inquests into the fire at the Stardust nightclub heard profiles of the lives, and the deaths ...
rte.ie/news/stardust/2024/0418/1440284-lives-of-stardust-victims-detailed-by-loved-ones/
Don’t let the dogs out: How to keep your pets safe during extreme heat: With temperatures hitting the mid-30s, owners are urged to protect their pets against ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/don-t-let-the-dogs-out-how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-during-extreme-heat
Scientists’ experiment is ‘beacon of hope’ for coral reefs on brink of global collapse
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/20/scientists-experiment-is-beacon-of-hope-for-coral-reefs-on-brink-of-global-collapse
Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
pbs.org/newshour/science/coral-reefs-across-the-globe-once-again-endure-mass-bleaching-amid-warming-oceans-scientists-say
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.
Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding up evolution
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245085914/coral-reefs-bleaching-climate-change-algae
Don’t sweat it: Athletes, outdoor workers and soldiers in S’pore find ways to beat the heat
straitstimes.com/singapore/don-t-sweat-it-athletes-outdoor-workers-and-soldiers-find-ways-to-beat-the-heat
Why your cow can't get pregnant after using AI - FarmKenya Initiative: rtificial nsemination is relatively cheap safe and a good way of improving genetics for ...
standardmedia.co.ke/farmkenya/article/2001492768/why-your-cow-cant-get-pregnant-after-using-ai
How did life on Earth begin? Cracks may have been the key.: A new experiment shows how complex molecules crucial for life could have been synthesized from early ...
washingtonpost.com/science/2024/04/16/origins-life-earth-prebiotic-chemistry/
Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica—and melt floating ice shelves from below
phys.org/news/2024-04-el-nio-oceans-west-antarctica.html
Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
apnews.com/article/mali-heat-wave-climate-change-7945d75a8c92ecb282db36118a15e4e8
To correctly caramelize onions takes much longer than you think.
Caramelized Onions Recipe: Be sure to choose a heavy-bottomed skillet with a light interior—it will make it easier to monitor the browned bits in the bottom of ...
foodandwine.com/recipes/caramelized-onions
DeSantis Signs Florida Bill Blocking Local Heat Safety Rules For Workers: “Someone is going to die as a result of this legislation,” said one worker.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-signs-florida-heat-bill_n_65fdbe00e4b07c954d55a297
UK set for first 'three-week-long' heatwave of 2024 this month: The Met Office has predicted temperatures "above normal" later this month
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/uk-set-first-heatwave-2024-9213573
After 100 pounds of potatoes, we finally got a recipe for tots that adults can’t get enough of
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/10/after-100-pounds-of-potatoes-we-finally-got-a-recipe-for-tots-that-adults-cant-get-enough-of/
Maharashtra Poll Ballotin: Nitin Gadkari faints during election rally: Gadkari said that due to high temperatures and heat he felt uneasy.
indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-lok-sabha-polls-nitin-gadkari-faints-9289625/
Joe Mazzulla, Celtics know that an improved Miami team awaits them in Game 2: Jaylen Brown told reporters after practice they anticipate a hungrier and more ...
celticsblog.com/2024/4/23/24138400/joe-mazzulla-jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-miami-heat-game-2-preview-payton-pritchard-nba-playoffs
Quick Glance: Celtics Face Ridicule After Game 2 Loss to Heat Without Butler
- The Miami Heat evened up their NBA playoff series with the Boston Celtics with a 111-101 win in Game 2.
- Despite Miami's unusually strong performance from beyond the arc, Boston stayed within striking distance.
- The Celtics need to step up, especially Kristaps Porziņģis, to be successful.
- A win in Game 3 would be crucial for the Celtics to prove themselves as genuine contenders.
Arvind Kejriwal's arrest: Delhi CM's judicial custody ends today as politics heat up over his diabetic condition | Mint
livemint.com/politics/arvind-kejriwal-arrest-delhi-cm-judicial-custody-ends-today-as-politics-heat-up-over-his-diabetic-condition-11713837416168.html
Beyoncé Shares Her Wash Day Ritual And Reveals Natural Hair Length: Beyonce shared an Instagram video breaking down how she maintains her signature blonde using ...
elle.com/beauty/hair/a60566731/beyonce-cecred-haircare-routine/
India Weather Update: IMD warns of severe heatwave in THESE states, Check full forecast here
financialexpress.com/india-news/indiaweather-update-imd-warns-of-severe-heatwave-in-these-states-check-full-forecast-here/3465242/
Making a Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer Is the Best Cooking Hack I've Found all Year
cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/making-a-whole-chicken-in-the-air-fryer-is-the-best-cooking-hack-ive-found-this-year/
Southampton to get warmer as UK faces a 'mini-heatwave': After a wet winter, Southampton is finally set to be hit with warm rays of sunshine this week.
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24237831.southampton-get-warmer-uk-faces-mini-heatwave/
Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023, shows WMO report: Asia continued to bear the brunt of weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023 ...
business-standard.com/world-news/asia-world-s-most-disaster-prone-region-in-2023-shows-wmo-report-124042300265_1.html
72-hour heatwave to hit parts of England - but two areas will will miss out: Weather maps reveal that while many will enjoy a mini April heatwave ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/72-hour-heatwave-hit-parts-28989573
Sunshine on the way for North Wales as UK set for 'mini heatwave': Light at the end of the tunnel after weeks of wind and rain
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/sunshine-way-north-wales-uk-28994673
‘Just let it fly’: Tyler Herro, Heat shoot down Celtics to tie series: The Heat knock in a franchise playoff record of 23 three-pointers to stun the No ...
rappler.com/sports/nba/just-let-it-fly-tyler-herro-heat-shoot-down-celtics-to-tie-series/
What Causes Night Sweats Explained With Pictures: It's no fun to wake in the middle of the night with your sheets drenched. Learn some common (and not-so-common) ...
webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-night-sweats
Cubs' Cody Bellinger Heading to Injured List With Fractured Rib : There is no timetable for a return for Bellinger, who was starting to heat up at the plate.
si.com/mlb/2024/04/24/cubs-cody-bellinger-injury-rib-list
#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Thursday, April 25, 2024: Here is a list of areas where on-site classes are suspended for Thursday, April 25, 2024 ...
rappler.com/philippines/class-suspensions-walang-pasok-april-25-2024/
Celtics stars Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum get little help in loss to Heat: BOSTON — The Celtics' two top stars provided fireworks on Wednesday night ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/24/celtics-stars-jaylen-brown-jayson-tatum-get-little-help-in-loss-to-heat/
5 ways to keep the house cool without an AC: Don't have an air conditioner at home? Beat the ongoing heatwave following these simple tips — from clever use of ...
thedailystar.net/life-living/news/5-ways-keep-the-house-cool-without-ac-3592811
Suit: Texas inmates are being ‘cooked to death’ in extreme heat: With the threat of another hot summer ahead, advocates asked a federal judge to declare ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/22/texas-prisons-heat-deaths/
How to Brew Better Tea: Learn how to brew different types of tea, such as green tea, black tea, oolong tea, white tea, matcha, and more ...
foodandwine.com/how-to-brew-tea-8635549
Tied again: Evan Low and Joe Simitian are back in a dead heat for second as congressional recount nears the end
mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/tied-again-evan-low-and-joe-simitian-are-back-in-a-dead-heat-for-second-as-congressional-recount-nears-the-end/
Teachers gather against Calcutta HC order in SSC recruitment case: WB Teachers' Recruitment Scam: The political heat in West Bengal has been giving the rising ...
business-standard.com/india-news/teachers-gather-against-calcutta-hc-order-in-ssc-recruitment-case-124042401048_1.html
Prawn vs. Shrimp: A shrimp and a prawn look and taste similar. Are they actually two distinct categories, or the same thing? Read on to learn more about prawns ...
americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/articles/8157-prawn-vs-shrimp
Scientists need a scary new color because the world keeps getting hotter: There's a new threat category beyond red to indicate extreme, dangerous heat
qz.com/new-extreme-heat-threat-color-magenta-climate-change-1851431292
Kids sent home due to heatwave: Record heat in the country this month has forced schools to send children home for online classes, reviving memories of Covid-19 ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/25/kids-sent-home-due-to-heatwave
NGCP raises alert level in Mindanao, too: Mindanao joins Luzon and Visayas in experiencing electricity supply issues amid excessive heat
rappler.com/nation/mindanao/ngcp-raises-yellow-alert-level-mindanao-april-24-2024/
IMD issues heatwave alert for Thane, Raigad and Mumbai from April 27 to 29: IMD issues heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad districts from April 27-29 ...
thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/imd-issues-heatwave-alert-for-thane-raigad-and-mumbai-from-april-27-to-29/article68100697.ece
Cavite faces 47 Celsius heat; Metro Manila sizzles in 45-degree weather: PAGASA has placed broad swaths of the Philippines under "dangerous" hot weather warnings ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/24/cavite-faces-47-celsius-heat-metro-manila-sizzles-in-45-degree-weather-754
Extreme heat scorches Southeast Asia, shutting down schools and brining warnings: Extreme heat scorched parts of South and Southeast Asia Wednesday ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/extreme-heat-scorches-southeast-asia-shutting-down-schools-and-brining-warnings
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