Climate Change By Numbers As countries try to hammer out a response to climate change at the COP28 talks in Dubai, here are some key figures about how fossil fuels have warmed our world. International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023
UN agency cites worrying warming trend as COP28 summit grapples with curbing climate change The U.N. weather agency is reporting that glaciers shrank more than ever from 2011 and 2020 and the Antarctic ice sheet lost 75 percent more compared to the previous ten years, as it released its latest stark report about the fallout on the planet from climate change The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
Severe Cyclone 'Michaung' to make landfall next 4 hours at Andhra Pradesh India Meteorological Department said that Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung will cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast near Bapatla during the next 4 hours with a maximum speed of 90-100 kilometers per hour. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 5, 2023
Don't have time to get sick RN? Me neither - which is why I asked 3 experts for their failsafe formula for avoiding a cold You're welcome. Marie Claire · Dec 5, 2023
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels to hit record high Projected rate of warming has not improved in past two years, analysis shows The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
‘A matter of survival’: India’s unstoppable need for air conditioners Access to sufficient cooling could further drive up the already rampant inequality in the country The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
At least 6 people have died as heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Michaung hit India's coasts Torrential rain and strong winds lashing India’s southern and eastern coasts have killed at least six people as states there braced for a powerful storm expected to make landfall later Tuesday The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023
What happens after net zero? The impacts will play out for decades, with poorest countries still feeling the heat Humanity’s emissions of greenhouse gases have caused rapid global warming at a rate unprecedented in at least the past 2,000 years. Rapid global warming has been accompanied by increases in the frequency and intensity of heat extremes over most land regions in the past 70 years. The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023
Cruel summer ahead – why is Australia so unprepared? 2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather that has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization at COP 28. Some of the most significant extreme heat events were in southern Europe and North Africa, especially in the second half of July. Temperatures… The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023
Hundreds prepare for third night with no power in Cumbria after heavy snow Volunteers deliver emergency supplies as electricity company says power lines brought down across the county The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
When will it stop raining in London? Five day forecast after cold weekend December has brought cold and wet conditions to London Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023
Michaung intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, IMD issues red alert for some districts Cyclonic storm 'Michaung' intensifies off AP coast, red alert issued for 8 districts. Govt. machinery to ensure no loss of life, relief material provided to victims, ₹10K compensation for damaged houses. The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
Cyclone Michaung likely to make landfall between Nellore, Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh Cyclonic storm 'Michaung' intensified to a severe cyclonic storm at 8:30 a.m. today, about 90 km east-northeast of Chennai. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 4, 2023
Second ‘homeless’ man found dead in -12C freeze as UK hit by snow and ice Man is pronounced dead after being found in a shop doorway in Manchester city centre The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023 Weather tracker: temperatures to plummet across Russia East of country may fall to close to -50C, while Moscow has its third snowiest November this century
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 Cyclone Michaung grows into severe cyclonic storm, Chennai and neighbourhood to receive heavy rains till Tuesday morning Heavy rains to continue in Chennai till Dec 5; cyclone Michaung intensifies, winds to blow at 60-70 kmph. Red-coded warning issued for Tiruvallur district. Rains to reduce in north TN on Dec 5, water release from Chembarambakkam reservoir to increase.
Dynamite News · Dec 4, 2023 'Michaung' cyclone intensified to severe storm; Chennai airfield submerged due to massive rainfall The Heavy downpour in Chennai led to severe waterlogging in parts of Chennai and neighbouring areas. Several areas of Chennai were left inundated due to heavy rainfall. Read further on Dynamite News:
The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023 'Ice rink' conditions as Scotland hit with weather warning PEOPLE have been warned of possible injuries and travel disruption after a weather warning was issued for almost the entire eastern half of Scotland…
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 Cyclone Michaung | Chennai, neighbouring districts pounded by heavy rains Cyclone Michaung moves east-northeast, triggers heavy rains & strong winds in Tamil Nadu, incl. Chennai. RMC advises people to stay safe. Water Resources Dept. increases surplus release from reservoirs to 6,000 cusecs. Flood gates of Poondi to be opened to discharge 1,000 cusecs.
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023 UK weather: 'Ice rink Monday' warning for north as cold snap continues Yellow warnings in place for ice, snow and heavy rain across large parts of the country
The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023 We're in an El Niño – so why has Australia been so wet? After three La Niña summers many of us would have been expecting much hotter and drier conditions this spring and summer after the arrival of El Niño. Instead, in many parts of eastern Australia it’s rained and rained over the last few weeks.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023 Man ‘freezes to death while sleeping in car’ as cold snap hits UK The man is believed to have frozen to death while sleeping in his car in Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2023 Heavy rain for London after snowfall in Cumbria leaves thousands without electricity The capital has dodged a yellow rain warning for Monday but heavy downpours are forecast
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023 Extreme weather could shut down one in 12 hospitals worldwide, report warns Total of 16,245 hospitals at high risk by end of century unless fossil fuels phased out, analysts say
The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023 Cyclone Michaung | Coastal Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rain as Andhra Pradesh gears up for landfall Depression to develop into Cyclone Michaung, landfall in A.P., the Met office says; preparations under way for rescue, relief, evacuation efforts; fishermen grounded, 144 trains cancelled