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Why is it raining so much in Ireland recently?: Met Éireann says record rise in sea temperatures in the North Atlantic caused by climate change is a factor
irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2024/03/26/rain-rain-and-more-rain-what-is-driving-the-recent-wet-weather-ireland-has-been-experiencing/
Climate change is now also affecting timekeeping: A negative leap second should be introduced for the first time in 2026 - because the earth rotates faster ...
spektrum.de/news/erdrotation-klimawandel-verschiebt-schaltsekunde-um-drei-jahre/2212118
Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
- A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.
- Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.
- The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.
- Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
Raw sewage spills into England rivers and seas doubles in 2023: Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3 ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68665335
Karl's adventure village in Döbeln is open: pouring rain doesn't stop guests: It has been open since Saturday: The new amusement park is a destination especially ...
freiepresse.de/mittelsachsen/freiberg/karls-erlebnisdorf-in-doebeln-ist-eroeffnet-stroemender-regen-haelt-gaeste-nicht-ab-artikel13301896
Farmers face 'extremely stressful time' over bad weather: Ongoing bad weather is creating huge problems for farmers this spring, with fields too wet ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0327/1440176-farmers-weather-climate/
UAE weather: Chance of rainfall; temperatures to drop to 12ºC in some areas - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-chance-of-rainfall-temperatures-to-drop-to-12oc-in-some-areas
Quick Glance: UAE Weather: Rainfall Expected Today; Temperatures Dropping to 14ºC
- Car rental firms are required to refund deposits within 30 days of vehicle return.
- The newly launched Laha Wellness Hub by M42 caters to women aged 35 and above, focusing on menopause-related issues.
- Horizontal visibility has dropped to less than 2000 meters and is expected to persist until 6pm, as per the NCM.
- Al Huwaylat mountains in Ras Al Khaimah are lush with greenery, while Ghaf trees by the roadside have taken on a deeper hue of green.
Israeli researchers want to build a space parasol to cool Earth, mitigate global warming
jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-793390
It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
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Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
SPD leader: Klingbeil: Germany on "completely the wrong track" with debt brake: Climate change, Ukraine war, social security: With the existing rules ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/spd-chef-klingbeil-deutschland-bei-schuldenbremse-auf-voellig-falschem-weg-19614715.html
World Weather Organization: 2023 will be the hottest year in history: Seas around the world are overheating and glaciers are dramatically losing their area ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/19/hitze-klimawandel-weltwetterorganisation
Larry Fink warns retirement crisis looms for ageing world population: BlackRock chief’s annual letter also embraces ‘energy pragmatism’ amid attacks over climate ...
ft.com/content/38fcdd1f-481a-44b8-8f0d-e1c0a39cdc55
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Quick Glance: 'Out-of-Touch Billionaire' Larry Fink Criticized for Calling 65 a 'Crazy' Retirement Age
- Billionaire Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest asset management firm, faced backlash for labeling 65 as a 'crazy' retirement age.
- Fink argued for tying retirement age to life expectancy, overlooking the declining trend in U.S. life expectancy.
- Critics accused Fink, as a wealthy CEO, of being out of touch with the realities and needs of the population, especially regarding social security.
- Progressive lawmakers advocate for expanding social security benefits, while Fink proposes collaboration between the private sector and government to ensure retirement security.
How US oil production hit a record under Biden despite climate policies: How US oil production hit a record under Biden despite climate policies
reuters.com/graphics/USA-BIDEN/OIL/lgpdngrgkpo/
Brits to be hit by 27cm of snow as Met Office warns of -2C freeze: Spring may have officially started, but it'll be a return to wintry weather for some in ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/uk-weather-brits-hit-27cm-9185991
Why the weather forecast is often inaccurate: Rain or sun? The weather forecast or the weather app are sometimes wrong. Why this is the case and how AI can help ...
deutschlandfunk.de/wetter-vorhersage-prognose-ungenau-100.html
Get ready for spring showers: Cloudy weekend weather, chance of heavy rain early next week in some areas
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/get-ready-for-spring-showers-cloudy-weekend-weather-chance-of-heavy-rain-early-next-week-in-some-areas-1.1710907720108
When the Bordeaux runs dry: Droughts, heat and postponed growth cycles threaten traditional wine-growing regions. There are ways out ...
spektrum.de/news/weinbau-wenn-der-chardonnay-versiegt/2212128
California is preparing to defend itself — and the nation — against Trump 2.0: California officials are dusting off the playbook that made them a bulwark against ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/california-trump-climate-policies-00149225
North Wales snow alert sparks warning for motorists using Eryri road: A snow alert was in place for Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire and Wrexham this morning
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-snow-alert-sparks-28900176
Fire suppression is exacerbating wildfire severity in the US West: Study: Fire suppression activities are causing future blazes to burn at higher severity and ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4550375-fire-suppression-exacerbating-wildfire-severity-us-west-study/
Inside Chester Zoo's 'incredible' new snow leopard habitat: The 'state-of-the-art' habitat has air-cooled caves to replicate the climate in the ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/inside-chester-zoos-incredible-new-28859566
Around 19 percent of food is wasted globally as 783 million people face chronic hunger, UN says
pbs.org/newshour/world/around-19-percent-of-food-is-wasted-globally-as-783-million-people-face-chronic-hunger-un-says
Watch: Lightning, heavy rain in Dubai as bad weather hits UAE earlier than expected - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/watch-lightning-heavy-rains-lash-parts-of-dubai-as-unstable-weather-hits-country
State of the climate report: WMO sounds the alarm - UN sees "planet on the edge of the abyss"
n-tv.de/wissen/WMO-schlaegt-Alarm-UN-sieht-Planeten-am-Rande-des-Abgrunds-article24815454.html
The world wastes more than 1 billion meals every day as hundreds of millions go hungry, UN report finds
cnn.com/2024/03/27/climate/un-food-waste-one-billion-meals-intl/
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UAE may experience rain 'in last 10 days' of March - News | Khaleej Times: Storm Centre also shared a map with the total accumulated precipitation expected ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uae-may-experience-rain-in-the-last-10-days-of-march
In Lake Erie, climate change scrambles zooplankton's seasonal presence: A new analysis of zooplankton in western Lake Erie shows that their biomass and seasonal ...
phys.org/news/2024-03-lake-erie-climate-scrambles-zooplankton.html
Study documents slowing of Atlantic currents: While scientists have observed oceans heating up for decades and theorized that their rising temperatures weaken ...
phys.org/news/2024-03-documents-atlantic-currents.html
UAE weather: Red, yellow alerts issued due to fog; chance of rainfall today - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-red-yellow-alerts-issued-due-to-fog-chance-of-rainfall-today
Quick Glance: UAE Weather: Red, Yellow Alerts Issued for Fog; Chance of Rainfall Today
- The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts partly cloudy weather today, becoming cloudy in some coastal and western areas by night and Saturday morning.
- There is also a chance of rainfall with temperatures gradually increasing.
- NCM issued red and yellow alerts in certain parts of the country, highlighting regions prone to reduced visibility.
- Abu Dhabi Police advised caution for motorists due to reduced visibility from fog, urging adherence to changing speed limits on electronic boards.
Study on nuclear power: Alternative reactors do not solve the final storage problem
heise.de/news/Studie-zur-Atomkraft-Alternative-Reaktoren-loesen-nicht-das-Endlagerproblem-9663529.html
UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-weather-agency-issues-red-alert-on-climate-change-after-record-heat-ice-melt-increases-in-2023
Quick Glance: UN Issues Climate Change Warning After Record Heat and Ice Melt
- The UN weather agency is raising the alarm about climate change, warning that global efforts to reverse the trend have been inadequate.
- The 1.5-degree limit of the Paris Climate Agreement is at risk as the average temperature from March 2023 to February 2024 exceeded this threshold.
- In 2023, over 90% of ocean waters experienced heat wave conditions at least once, glaciers lost record amounts of ice, and Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest level.
- Despite the alarming news, there is a glimmer of hope as renewable energy capacity has significantly increased, and calls for more climate action are growing.
Biden seeks to accelerate the EV transition in biggest climate move yet: The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing the strictest-ever limits on greenhouse ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/20/biden-car-emissions-rules/
Dubai rains: Now, borrow umbrella for free using your nol card - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/dubai-rains-now-borrow-umbrella-for-free-using-your-nol-card
Suffolk supports Tanzanian farmers combating climate change: The Suffolk Bishops' Lent Appeal is focusing on agricultural challenges in Kagera, Tanzania.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-68547333
Fire extinguished on Carnival Freedom cruise ship after witnesses reported possible lightning strike
cnn.com/2024/03/24/travel/carnival-cruise-fire-freedom-ship/
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We have some bad news - chocolate is about to get even more expensive: Experts have issued a dire warning for chocolate lovers ahead of Easter - it's going ...
9news.com.au/national/chocolate-price-easter-warning/e82a6bd1-23a5-4989-940e-5187a995b4d2
Unity Is Europe’s Greatest Asset | by Connie Hedegaard - Project Syndicate: Connie Hedegaard emphasizes the importance of stability amid persistent economic and ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/stability-crucial-to-european-union-navigating-crises-by-connie-hedegaard-2024-03
Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN: Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/conflict-climate-corruption-drive-southeast-asia-people-trafficking-un
L.A. may not get another wet winter for a while. We should prepare for drier times
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-24/california-rain-drought
Quick Glance: Effective Water Storage in Los Angeles
- The continued rain in California over two consecutive winters provided relief from the long-standing drought and allowed Los Angeles to showcase its capability to store water for drier times.
- Despite challenges such as flooding and mudslides, the break from the drought was highly welcomed.
- Now is the time to enhance our drought preparedness measures and invest more in infrastructure to continue successfully collecting and utilizing rainwater.
- With potential dry conditions looming due to a possible La Niña phenomenon, optimizing water usage while pursuing eco-friendly solutions is crucial.
Swiss Re's warning amid record natural disaster losses: Reinsurance giant says "in the face of climate change, adaptation and insurance can only go so far ...
axios.com/2024/03/27/record-natural-disaster-losses-warning
Rain in UAE: Cost-effective cloud seeding offers water security, says top official - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/rain-in-uae-cost-effective-cloud-seeding-offers-water-security-says-top-official
Quick Glance: UAE Rain: Effective Solutions to Water Scarcity
- A high-ranking official from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in Abu Dhabi emphasized the importance of innovative and cost-effective approaches in addressing water scarcity.
- Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director General of the NCM and President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), highlighted the necessity of reliable water resources for societal security.
- The United Arab Emirates proactively initiated their cloud seeding program in the 1990s to advance rain enhancement research as a sustainable solution for water security.
- Since its establishment in 2015, UAEREP has financed 14 unique rain enhancement projects, leading to collaborations in over 85 countries and investments exceeding $22.5 million.
Watch: Rains turn UAE mountains, desert green amid weather alert - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-rains-turn-uae-mountains-desert-green-amid-weather-alert
Rain and snow forecast as yellow weather warning issued for parts of Scotland: The warning comes as a band of persistent rain and snow will move north across ...
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West Virginia wildfires: National Guard and rain help to battle blazes, see map of fires
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/23/wildfires-west-virginia-map-national-guard/73058909007/
In Cleveland, mushrooms digest entire houses: How fungi can be used to clean up pollution
bbc.com/future/article/20240314-fungi-can-be-used-to-clean-pollution-and-combat-climate-change
Work starts on ‘revolutionary’ new UAE cloud seeding project: Experts seek real-time prospects of seedablity of clouds for rain enhancement
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/work-starts-on-revolutionary-new-uae-cloud-seeding-project-1.101743314
Monster utes are symbolic of everything that’s wrong with our world: Bloated cars are effectively holding up a knuckleduster-decorated middle finger in the face ...
smh.com.au/national/monster-utes-are-a-metaphor-for-everything-that-s-wrong-with-our-world-20240317-p5fd1x.html
Signs of spring have sprung earlier than usual in recent years - but it's not all good news
news.sky.com/story/signs-of-spring-have-sprung-earlier-than-usual-in-recent-years-but-its-not-all-good-news-13099590
The Biden Administration vs. Climate Youth | by Joseph E. Stiglitz - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/juliana-vs-us-extraordinary-tactics-to-block-federal-climate-lawsuit-by-joseph-e-stiglitz-2024-03
Blizzard brewing in Northern Plains, Upper Midwest as spring storm targets region
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/24/blizzard-conditions-forecast-plains-midwest/73084600007/
Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Northeast U.S. and Leaves Thousands Without Power : Philadelphia had its wettest day ever recorded in March, forecasters said ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/23/us/storm-rain-snow-forecast-northeast.html
At least 27 dead as flooding ravages southeast Brazil: Dozens of people have been killed in southeast Brazil as rainfall continues to ravage parts of the country
cnn.com/2024/03/25/climate/brazil-flooding-landslide-climate-intl/
Pacific Islanders have long drawn wisdom from the Earth, the sky and the waves - Research shows the science is behind them
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/512030/pacific-islanders-have-long-drawn-wisdom-from-the-earth-the-sky-and-the-waves-research-shows-the-science-is-behind-them
Bridge collapse disrupts key trade lane, prompting new supply chain woes: Tuesday’s mishap means a significant disruption for East Coast shipping ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/26/baltimore-bridge-supply-chain/
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
Dozens injured in Bavaria: two fatalities in mass crash on the A3: Heavy rain on the A3 near Würzburg leads to three accidents within a very short space of time ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Zwei-Tote-bei-Massencrash-auf-der-A3-article24828080.html
Quick Glance: Massive Pileup on A3: Tragedy with Multiple Injuries
- A massive pileup on the A3 in Würzburg resulted in 31 injuries and two fatalities, including a child.
- The cause was distraction due to a damaged vehicle, leading to multiple rear-end collisions.
- Two people, including a two-year-old child, died in a subsequent accident involving 13 vehicles.
- The highway was completely closed for hours, with rescue helicopters and emergency responders on the scene.
ChatGPT’s boss claims nuclear fusion is the answer to AI’s soaring energy needs. Not so fast, experts say
cnn.com/2024/03/26/climate/ai-energy-nuclear-fusion-climate-intl/
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Cement, Steel—And Pasta—Are About to Get Greener: Factories that produce everything from aluminum to pasta are receiving a combined total of billions of dollars ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/03/25/holy-macaroni-pasta-plant-among-factories-getting-doe-cash-to-cut-emissions-00148617
Braves’ season opener postponed until Friday: The Braves will have to wait one more day before playing their 2024 season opener.
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Rain helps contain still-burning wildfires in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley; state sending more aid
apnews.com/article/shenandoah-valley-wildfires-glenn-youngkin-page-county-99f03af501020c18ce5922b5bb880160
Why Does Cloudy Weather Make Me Feel Tired?: Some people are especially sensitive to the weather, but it can be difficult to pinpoint why.
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/well/mind/cloudy-weather-tired-mood.html
Our future lies in America’s Arctic : This is a critical moment. We cannot afford to turn back the clock on the progress we’ve already made.
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4540045-our-future-lies-in-americas-arctic/
Vance, Whitehouse team up to eliminate tax breaks for corporate consolidation: Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), a Trump-aligned rising conservative star, and Sen ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4547158-vance-whitehouse-tax-breaks-corporate-consolidation/
A major European climate change plan stumbles amid farmer protests: The change of heart follows weeks of relentless protests from farmers across the bloc who ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/a-major-european-climate-change-plan-stumbles-amid-farmer-protests
Snow on hills and wintry showers as temperatures drop to 2C : There was snow on the Eryri mountains and wintry showers on lower ground in parts of North Wales
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/snow-hills-wintry-showers-temperatures-28898457
Map shows where snow and heavy rain will hit UK this week: The Met Office has warned the UK weather will be 'unsettled' throughout the Easter bank ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/25/met-office-warns-unsettled-easter-weekend-heavy-rain-sunshine-20521735/
Met Office reveals chilly start to spring as temperatures set to plummet: A blast of Arctic air is ending the mild weather enjoyed over the last few days ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/20/met-office-reveals-chilly-start-spring-temperatures-set-plummet-20497937/
Wet and windy weather set to continue through Easter weekend: The Met Office has warned drivers to be on their guard as the West Midlands braces for a wet and ...
expressandstar.com/news/2024/03/28/wet-and-windy-weather-set-to-continue-through-easter-weekend/
Quick Glance: Opening Hours Over the Easter Weekend in Germany
- The Easter weekend in Germany starts on Friday, March 29. Maundy Thursday falls on March 28, while Good Friday is a public holiday.
- On Holy Saturday, normal opening hours apply. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are holidays when shops are closed.
- Schools are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, as well as doctor's offices and pharmacies. Tourist attractions usually have altered opening hours.
- Public transport operates throughout the holiday period, with a reduced schedule on Sundays.
What the current climate records mean for the world: With all the crises, the world is hardly taking any notice of global warming. Yet mitigating it could also ...
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/klimawandel-ozeane-meeresspiegel-rekord-1.6479696
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Which countries had the worst air quality in 2023?: Pakistan remained one of the world's three smoggiest countries in 2023, as Bangladesh and India replaced Chad ...
reuters.com/business/environment/bangladesh-pakistan-india-bottom-air-quality-rankings-2023-data-shows-2024-03-19/
Why Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a bill to keep government from spraying the sky
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/27/chemtrails-conspiracy-geoengineering/
Easter Weekend weather: Rain for upper North Island, snow in south, blustery winds bring speed restriction on Auckland Harbour Bridge
nzherald.co.nz/nz/easter-weekend-rain-rain-to-fall-on-upper-half-of-north-island-blustery-winds-snow-in-south/O7NLAEY4AFA2PJEYH2IOLF5CXQ/
Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its heels?: The state water board knows California is facing a hotter, drier future ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-28/california-water-conservation-state-law-drought
A supervolcano erupted 74,000 years ago. Here’s how humans survived it.: Microscopic shards of glass that rained down from an ancient eruption are revealing how ...
washingtonpost.com/science/2024/03/20/toba-supervolcano-humans-survived/
Weather in NRW: Expert takes away all hope - “Terrifying”: The weather is turning up a storm in North Rhine-Westphalia over the Easter weekend ...
derwesten.de/region/wetter-nrw-vorhersage-ostern-karfreitag-ostersonntag-regen-warm-id300901954.html
Snow blankets swathes of the UK - and more is on the way: Parts of the UK woke up to almost three inches of snow as an area of rain, sleet and hill snow moves ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/snow-blankets-swathes-uk-high-28901459
Macron Pushes for Climate-Inclusive Mercosur-EU Trade Deal: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an overhaul of the Mercosur-EU trade agreement to ...
riotimesonline.com/macron-pushes-for-climate-inclusive-mercosur-eu-trade-deal/
A ‘potentially explosive’ hurricane season is coming, predicts AccuWeather: AccuWeather's forecast calls for 20 to 25 named storms, with eight to 12 of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/a-potentially-explosive-hurricane-season-is-coming-predicts-accuweather/
The heartwarming moment Jude Bellingham gives his jacket to mascot in a wheelchair as England...
dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13243895/Heartwarming-Jude-Bellingham-jacket-mascot.html
A pulse check from Arab News on the Kingdom’s green and blue initiatives: When Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the twin launch of the Saudi and Middle ...
arabnews.com/node/2483391
Jannik Sinner resets after Miami rain delay to halt Griekspoor with strong serving display
tennis.com/news/articles/jannik-sinner-resets-after-miami-rain-delay-halt-griekspoor-strong-serving-display-arnaldi-musetti
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