Six months after Fiona, residents in N.L. coastal communities face tough decisions
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- 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.
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Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
Scotland to ditch key climate change target: The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
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Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
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- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
Tenth consecutive monthly heat record alarms and confounds climate scientists: Sharp increase in temperatures over past year has surprised many scientists
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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.
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- 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.
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Greta Thunberg: Activist arrested at Hague climate protest: The activist was placed on a bus with fellow detainees and driven away from a protest at The Hague.
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Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
Third temporary channel opens for vessels to Baltimore port after bridge collapse
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R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid: Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental ...
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Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid
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- As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.
- But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.
- Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.
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Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
- The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
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Quick Glance: Restrictions on Oil and Gas Leasing in Alaska under Biden Administration
- The Biden administration announced restrictions on new oil and gas leasing on 5.3 million hectares of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to protect wildlife from the impacts of climate change.
- The decision finalizes proposed protections that drew backlash from environmentalists last year for violating Biden's climate change pledge.
- The limitation on new leasing faced opposition from Republican lawmakers who criticized the decisions as undermining national security interests.
- Environmentalists praised the decision, while the oil industry labeled it as misguided and raised concerns about future developments in the reserve.
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 ...
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Record number of Subarus came through Port of Vancouver in 2023: In 2023, 98,000 Subarus came through the Port of Vancouver, the most in 30 years.
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European ports turned into ‘car parks’ as vehicle imports pile up: Chinese EV makers without sales networks or onward transportation among leading causes of ...
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'Green Islam': What can it achieve in the world's largest Muslim country: What Can 'Green Islam' Achieve in the World's Largest Muslim Country?
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Baltimore Says Owner of Ship that Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent: The owner and manager of the cargo ship that downed the Francis Scott Key Bridge asked a judge to ...
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A powerful volcano is erupting. Here’s what that could mean for weather and climate
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Quick Glance: Leipzig experiences warmest April 6: Temperature record broken from 1961
- Warm air and sunshine brought Saxony unusually warm weather in April.
- Leipzig and other regions broke temperature records, with readings exceeding 25 degrees.
- Despite Saharan dust and clouds, the warm weather persisted, caused by High 'Olli' and Storm 'Timea'.
- Cooler temperatures are expected from mid-week, ranging between 10 and 15 degrees, with occasional light rain.
Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands: Demonstrators say mass tourism is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago.
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Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames
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The Mercedes-AMG GT63 Hybrid's Charge Port Is in a Pretty Risky Spot: As if loading up bumpers with expensive cameras and sensors didn't lead to costly ...
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Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore: KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's largest port, on the major sea route of Malacca Strait ...
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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 ...
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Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a ‘threat to our planet’: On Earth Day, progressive Democrat Maxwell Frost (Fla.) is calling former President Trump a ...
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Chris Stark: Rishi Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog says: In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much ...
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Winter likely to be much warmer than normal but La Nina could be coming: Much of Australia is likely in for one of the warmest winters on record ...
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Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska: A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large ...
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...
emirates247.com/uae/uae-witnesses-highest-rainfall-in-75-years-2024-04-17-1.731324
Biden to tout first job listings in American Climate Corps program at Earth Day event
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Announces Support for Young People in Climate Sector
- On Earth Day, US President Joe Biden announced the opening of a new portal where job seekers can apply for positions in the Climate Corps to offer young people green jobs and work towards a green economy, as reported by Digital Journal.
- In his announcement on X, Biden emphasized, “Today, we are mobilizing the next generation of workers in clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience.”
- According to Biden, the new program will train over 20,000 young individuals to secure “well-paying jobs” after completing their paid training.
- Biden launched the climate service program last fall, and within weeks, the White House received more than 42,000 expressions of interest from Americans, mostly aged between 18 and 35.
Earth has its warmest March on record, beating 2023's milestone: Global average temperatures are running hotter than last year, which was the globe's hottest.
axios.com/2024/04/09/hottest-march-global-warming
Baltimore bridge collapse: Limited port access set to be restored by end of April - National | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse
- Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
- The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.
- Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.
- Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.
Focus: As shale oil output slows, one deepwater port struggles for customers: As U.S. shale oil boomed last decade, an oil pipeline company pitched an ambitious ...
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United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall, massive flooding, hits desert nation
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Man reading book stabbed 9 times by stranger in NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal: The 65-year-old victim was sitting reading a book in the Greyhound area of the ...
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"Climate lie": ORF rejects Baumgartner's statements about Wadsak: Felix Baumgartner accused ORF meteorologists of "climate lies". ORF warns of insult, defamation ...
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500 Newfoundlanders wound up on the same cruise and it turned into a rocking kitchen party
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Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador approves World Energy's hydrogen project
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Jane Fonda’s advice to people depressed about the future: Get involved: Jane Fonda knows what it feels like to worry about the future.
cnn.com/2024/04/16/entertainment/jane-fonda-advice-climate-change/
Flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa. Burundi is especially hard-hit: Deadly floods are wreaking havoc in many parts of East Africa that face torrential ...
apnews.com/article/east-africa-flooding-burundi-appeal-lake-tanganyika-b83fbf6ca05533425e7725ffb22e78cd
Average world income 'to fall 19% due to climate change': The effects of climate change will reduce income across the world economy by 19% in the next ...
rte.ie/news/environment/2024/0417/1444177-climate-economy/
Colombia's capital starts rationing water after reservoirs hit historically low levels
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Endangered Bornean orangutan born in Florida: An endangered Bornean orangutan baby has been welcomed into the world at Busch Gardens ...
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Quick Glance: Newborn Borneo Orangutan at Busch Gardens, Florida
- An endangered Bornean orangutan baby was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.
- Following a cesarean section on Saturday, the baby orangutan weighing just over three pounds (1.3 kilograms) was brought into the world by park officials. Once stabilized, the mother Luna is recovering from the surgery and will soon reunite with her baby.
- Known as the largest tree-dwelling ape species and the third largest overall, the Bornean orangutan's birth signifies a significant step in orangutan conservation efforts.
- Orangutans typically have a lifespan of 35 to 40 years in the wild. The newborn ape has not been named yet and resides in a zoo within the Tampa theme park, known as one of the largest in North America, accommodating thousands of animals.
Summer weather in Germany in April: too good to be good: What feels nice for the moment is actually extreme. The weather shows how acute the situation is: ...
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Scottish government ditches flagship climate change target as it accepts it is 'out of reach'
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Scientists investigate thousands of dead Antarctic penguins for bird flu: Has bird flu already killed hundreds, if not thousands of penguins in Antarctica?
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/scientists-investigate-thousands-dead-antarctic-penguins-bird-flu-2024-04-04/
Quick Glance: Scientists Investigate Mass Death of Antarctic Penguins for Bird Flu
- A scientific expedition discovered over 500 dead Adelie penguins, with thousands suspected to have perished.
- Researchers suspect the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus as the cause, but field tests were inconclusive.
- Concerns arise over the potential devastating impact of H5N1 on threatened penguin species and other wildlife in Antarctica.
- The presence of the H5 strain of bird flu was confirmed on the Antarctic peninsula and three nearby islands.
Commentary: Don’t blame Dubai’s freak rain on cloud seeding: Cloud seeding could not have built a huge storm system the size of France, says this University of ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/dubai-uae-rain-flood-cloud-seeding-climate-science-4282936
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
Türkiye, Iraq, Qatar, UAE sign deal to advance Development Road Project: The project aims to connect the Grand Faw Port to the Turkish border with extensive ...
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Lego takes over Newfoundland's biggest museum: Newfoundland's biggest museum has transformed into a giant Lego playground, featuring designs made by creators ...
ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/lego-takes-over-newfoundland-s-biggest-museum-1.6835719
Scottish Greens to vote on whether to scrap Bute House Agreement with SNP: The vote could see Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater leave the Scottish Government.
news.stv.tv/politics/scottish-greens-to-vote-on-whether-to-scrap-bute-house-agreement-with-snp
Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans
abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/scientists-coral-reefs-world-experiencing-mass-bleaching-warming-109247719
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.
Startups want to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight. There are few rules and big risks
npr.org/2024/04/21/1244357506/earth-day-solar-geoengineering-climate-make-sunsets-stardust
2 people dead, 4 others make it to shore after vessel capsizes in Newfoundland: The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says two people were found dead and four ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/2-people-dead-4-others-make-it-to-shore-after-vessel-capsizes-in-newfoundland-1.6856571
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
California announces first new state park in a decade: California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer. The Dos Rios tract in the state's ...
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Environmental Protection Agency Limits Pollution From Chemical Plants: The new regulation is aimed at reducing the risk of cancer for people who live close to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/climate/epa-pollution-chemical-plants.html
Quick Glance: New EPA Rule Mandates 218 US Chemical Plants to Reduce Toxic Emissions
- A new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency will require over 200 chemical plants nationwide to reduce toxic emissions likely to cause cancer. This rule advances President Joe Biden's commitment to environmental justice by providing crucial health protections for communities burdened by industrial pollution from ethylene oxide, chloroprene, and other dangerous chemicals.
- The rule will significantly decrease emissions of chloroprene and other pollutants, impacting the Denka Performance Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, the largest source of chloroprene emissions in the country. Democratic Representative Troy Carter hailed the new rule as "a monumental step" to safeguard public health and the environment.
- The EPA will cut over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually and implement fenceline monitoring to address health risks in surrounding communities, promoting environmental justice in Louisiana and other states. Environmental activists see the rule as a victory for environmental justice, representing a significant step towards clean air and safe communities.
- Focusing on toxic emissions, the rule provides protection for communities that have suffered from underregulated emissions. The introduction of fenceline monitoring for six toxic air pollutants is crucial for ensuring accountability and transparency. This rule marks a significant stride towards a more just and equitable environmental protection framework.
Is online shopping bad for the planet?: Online shopping requires electricity, packing materials and transportation. But there are upsides, too ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/climate/nyt-questions-online-shopping.html
Antarctic meteorites are disappearing at 'alarming rate', new research finds
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Serbia's only horse sanctuary has cared for dozens of tortured, old and neglected animals
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Dozens killed in Afghanistan as heavy rains set off flash floods: Most casualties have been from roof collapses, while some 600 houses have been damaged or ...
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Birds of prey: Raptor cam livestreams ospreys return to Port of Ridgefield: After six months in South America, two Ospreys have returned to Ridgefield to nest ...
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Ancient sea turtle housed at Boston aquarium for more than 50 years passes another physical
apnews.com/article/sea-turtle-medical-exam-boston-7c2bc1ac35a575ac9644f0782ca65e29
Quick Glance: Ancient sea turtle undergoes another health check at Boston aquarium after over 50 years
- Myrtle, a nearly 95-year-old green sea turtle, underwent a physical examination after being at the New England Aquarium in Boston for over 50 years.
- Myrtle is deemed robust and healthy despite her advanced age.
- The sea turtle underwent a comprehensive examination including blood sampling, ultrasound, and weight check.
- Myrtle shares her habitat with two other turtles and has attracted millions of visitors over the years.
Ukraine Says Struck Russian Ship in Annexed Crimea: Ukraine said Sunday its navy had struck a salvage ship belonging to Russia's Black Sea fleet on the annexed ...
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In Kenya, drought-tolerant camels replace cows for herders: Herders in Kenya are substituting camels for cows, whose numbers have declined by the millions as ...
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European court rules nations must protect citizens from effects of climate change
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4582830-european-court-climate-change/
How crews moved a 450-ton hunk of the collapsed Key Bridge: Workers had never hoisted a piece so large. Its journey from river to scrapyard illustrates the task ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/15/key-bridge-floating-crane-truss-shipping-removal/
N.L. gardening store revives 19th century seed-packing machine: Technology from the 19th century has been brought out of retirement at a Newfoundland gardening ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/n-l-gardening-store-revives-19th-century-seed-packing-machine-1.6853143
They Came From Outer Space. Now, They’re Going Into Hiding.: Rising temperatures in Antarctica are making meteorites sink out of view before researchers can ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/climate/meteorites-antarctica.html
IN PHOTOS: Eclipse watchers across North America react with cheers, awe | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Scientists navigate the paradox of extreme cold events in a warming world: According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, February 2024 was the warmest February ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-scientists-paradox-extreme-cold-events.html
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