Air quality ‘very poor’ in Sydney‘s east as smoke from hazard reduction burning settles in city Overview Sydney residents woke up to a blanket of smoke on Monday morning as hazard reduction burning took place across the city. The smoke, which settled in overnight, resulted from back-burning operations conducted in Holsworthy in the southwest and […]
Australia Faces Hot and Dry Spring After Warm Winter Climate Outlook According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Australia is set to experience an unusually hot and dry spring. While an El Niño has not yet been officially declared, the climate will still be drier and hotter than usual. After what has been recorded as the […]
Urgent Climate Action: Prosperity or Penury? The Intergenerational Report’s Alarming Findings The release of the Intergenerational Report has undeniably highlighted the critical importance of urgent climate action. According to the report, a two-degree increase in global temperatures is predicted to have severe repercussions on Australia‘s economy, particularly in sectors such as productivity, agriculture, and tourism. […]
The Republican Primary Debate Highlights Deep Divisions By August 24, 2023 Introduction The first Republican primary debate for the 2024 campaign season took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was marked by intense clashes over former President Donald Trump‘s legal troubles, as well as discussions on abortion and climate change. The absence of Trump himself was […]
Tracking Extreme Heat in Colorado: A Consequence of Climate Change Record High Temperatures Grip Colorado Another heat wave is currently sweeping through the Denver area, adding to the record high temperatures that have plagued Colorado throughout the summer. The National Weather Service’s Denver-Boulder office has forecasted temperatures of 98 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, surpassing the […]
Extreme Heat Is Here to Stay: A Harsh Reality Introduction The summer of 2023 has been marked by relentless heat waves, storms, fires, and other extreme atmospheric events. Climate change has heightened these phenomena, causing more frequent, intense, and prolonged heat waves than ever before. The consequences are dire, with wildfires becoming more destructive and […]
Extreme Heat Is Here to Stay: A Harsh Reality for Humanity As we endure the scorching summer heat waves of 2023, it becomes increasingly evident that extreme heat is not an anomaly but rather the new normal. The frequency, intensity, and duration of heat waves have surpassed anything we have experienced before. It is clear […]
Google Doodle Pays Tribute to Eunice Newton Foote: Pioneering American Scientist and Women’s Rights Activist On July 17th, Google honored the 204th birthday of Eunice Newton Foote, an American scientist and women’s rights activist. Foote, who made significant contributions to understanding the greenhouse effect and its impact on Earth’s climate, was celebrated through an interactive […]
Social Activist Greta Thunberg Charged for Blockading Oil Port in Sweden The Charges Against Greta Thunberg Swedish prosecutors have announced that climate activist Greta Thunberg will face charges of “disobeying the police” during a protest. The 20-year-old Thunberg participated in a blockade of oil tankers at a port in Malmö in June, where she refused […]
Protest Action at Lord’s Highlights Climate Change Activism The Incident at Lord’s Cricket Ground Three individuals have been arrested following a protest action at Lord’s Cricket Ground during the second Ashes Test between Australia and England. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodians of the ground often referred to as the ‘home of cricket’, have […]