The Earth’s poles are experiencing simultaneous extreme heat with parts of Antarctica more than 70 degrees (40 degrees Celsius) warmer than average and areas of the Arctic more than 50 degrees (30 degrees Celsius) warmer than the average. Antarctic weather stations broke records on Friday as the region approached autumn. …
Read More »How climate change leads to bigger hailstones
A 2019 study by the Amsterdam Institute for Environmental Studies showed that more solar panels mean more hail damage. An EU initiative aims to have one million carbon-free homes by 2023 and solar power is becoming much more common, but researchers noted there is a lack of rules and standards …
Read More »Tripadvisor Reveals the Best International Destinations for Spring – See the Top 10
Tripadvisor has unveiled its most popular international destinations for spring. More than a third of Britons (38%) are planning a trip abroad according to the travel guidance site and many say they are looking for “rest and relaxation” from their next holiday. Whether you’re planning to hit the sights in …
Read More »Three farms find ways to party
When we think of agricultural diversification here in Canada, we usually imagine new crops or livestock, maybe value-added, or maybe entry-level agritourism. How often, though, would you think of aiming for the high end of a luxury market? Below, meet three farms that have successfully diversified their revenue streams by …
Read More »Pacific Northwest ‘mega-drought’ set to worsen
According to US Drought Watch (USDM), nearly 55% of the western United States and 75% of the Pacific Northwest are currently experiencing drought conditions. Climate experts predict that drought conditions will be even worse this summer than they have been for the past two years. As a result, central Oregon …
Read More »Increased marine heat waves affect summer monsoon rains in India
An increase in marine heat waves in the northern Indian Ocean, which have been shown to affect monsoon rainfall in a recent study, has focused on accurate heat wave monitoring and forecasting. marines in the region. In the study, scientists showed that the western Indian Ocean region experienced the greatest …
Read More »Paella, la playa and other delights in Valencia, Spain : Travel Weekly
Do people travel to specific destinations in search of a good meal? After all, golfers are known for putting Scotland on their to-do list, skiers flock to the Alps, and wine lovers can endlessly debate the virtues of French versus Italian wines. Can lunch inspire the same level of wanderlust? …
Read More »Impact: Human-caused climate change sets the stage for severe fires | News
The likelihood of a warm, dry and windy fall that could pave the way for severe fires in California and western Oregon has increased by 40% due to human-induced climate change, according to new computer models. . In developing the new research, the scientists focused on conditions like those seen …
Read More »Satellite losses show threat solar storms pose to tech
Washington— As if we didn’t have enough to worry about: some scientists are warning of the inevitable catastrophic effects on modern life of a large solar storm. These solar bursts, which eject energy in the form of magnetic fields and billions of tons of plasma gas called “eruptions”, are unpredictable …
Read More »Blizzard-like ‘bomb cyclones’ are boosted by warming oceans
Warming ocean waters due to climate change are creating ideal conditions for more “bomb cyclone” events like the one that hit the northeast with extreme winter conditions in late January, experts say. The storm brought 23.6 inches of snow to the Boston area, tying its single-day snowfall record, and killed …
Read More »5 very buffalo ways to predict the weather
Groundhog Day is approaching tomorrow and most of the world will be watching Punxsutawney Phil to see if he sees his shadow and we will have another six weeks of snow. Fun after a long day at work. Listen to Dave Fields in the afternoon from 3-7 p.m. Fun after …
Read More »10 countries where you can retire in 2022 – and how much it costs to live there
International Living has published its annual report Global Retirement Index, detailing the best countries to retire to in 2022. The ranking examines countries according to 10 different categories, including: Lodging; Benefits and discounts; Visas and Residence; Cost of life; Integration/Entertainment; Health care; Development; Weather; Opportunity; Governance. 1. Panama was ranked …
Read More »Gas cookers leak methane even when turned off, study finds
According to a new report, gas stoves release significant amounts of methane when turned on and even when turned off, adding to the growing debate about the effects of gas-powered appliances on human health and climate change. The small study – based on measurements of cooktops, ovens and broilers in …
Read More »Defenders of good ocean conditions are not enough to recover salmon / Public News Service
Recent data on ocean conditions could be good news for struggling salmon in the Northwest. But species advocates warn that this is not enough to stop their alarming slide. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects ocean waters to remain cold and more food for fish along the west coast. …
Read More »Top sustainability trends for 2022, greening air travel and discussing plant-based diets
This week current climate, which every Saturday brings you a balanced view of the news of sustainable development. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every week. The World Economic Forum has once again postponed its annual event in Davos, Switzerland, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, but its …
Read More »La Nina is expected to persist until May before disappearing
La Nina could linger for at least another four months before the phenomenon begins to fade. La Nina could persist for at least four more months before the phenomenon blamed on South American droughts, milder weather in the southern United States and heavy rains in the Pacific Northwest begins to …
Read More »Winter’s wrath envelops the Berkshires in polar frost to start the week | Weather
Quote “Leaving a bookstore is difficult… especially on a January day, when the wind is blowing, the ice is dangerous and the books inside seem to congregate in colorful heat. “ Jane Smiley (novelist, essayist) A brutal explosion from a deep arctic frost, also known as a “polar vortex”, was …
Read More »‘We can’t ignore the reality’: Colorado fires underscore the urgency of US climate law | Climate crisis
Joe Biden ended his tour of neighborhoods devastated by Colorado’s most destructive fire by emphasizing the link between escalating U.S. wildfires and the global climate crisis, saying the United States can no longer “ignore the reality” of the weather conditions that “supercharged” the fires. Biden’s trip to Boulder County on …
Read More »The SafeUp app helps ensure the safety of female travelers
Through crowdsourcing, the SafeUp app helps solo travelers feel more comfortable all over the world. Share this article SOlo female trips have increased in recent years. In the background, and sometimes in the foreground, is the persistent security discourse. In the Solo Female Travelers Facebook group, which has more than …
Read More »COVID testing policy put under the microscope as Omicron sweeps the world
Governments scramble to prevent staff shortages from disrupting economies US reports nearly 1 million new infections in one day One in 15 people had COVID-19 in England last week – study France records “supersonic” rise in infections LONDON / JERUSALEM, Jan. 5 (Reuters) – Britain and Israel review their COVID-19 …
Read More »December 2021 was the 2nd hottest on record for Philadelphia, as part of a climate change trend
As to wipe the slate for 2022, temperatures have plunged and lawns snowed in the Philadelphia area and on the Jersey Shore Monday, leaving December as a quickly fading memory. But the last day of 2021, Dec.31, recorded an average daily temperature of 51 degrees in Philadelphia – 16 degrees …
Read More »Cobb weather update: January 2, possibility of brief isolated tornadoes
The National Weather Service updated its weather forecast for Cobb County this morning, but there is still a dangerous outlook for the weather, with a possibility of brief isolated tornadoes. Here is the published outlook for Cobb County and much of North Georgia: .DAY ONE… Today and tonight … A …
Read More »The puzzling link between western wildfires and Arctic sea ice – Eurasia Review
“Some say the world will end in fire,” wrote Robert Frost a century ago. The poet described a popular view of the end of the world before moving on to its apocalyptic opposite, writing, “some say in the mirror”. But the relationship between fire and ice, in terms of Earth’s …
Read More »Which countries can I travel to if I am not vaccinated?
Many countries around the world have introduced regulations that allow entry only to fully vaccinated travelers. According to government data, around 82% of people over 12 have now received two doses of a vaccine in the UK. However, some Britons chose not to accept the vaccine, while many young people …
Read More »Cayman Islands, Spain, Portugal and Buenos Aires welcome remote digital nomadic workers to relocate
Spain plans to attract foreign workers with tax incentives. getty Lately, the account has been about the upsurge in Omicron cases, the closings of businesses, schools, and the cancellation of air flights and live events. As Doom scrolls through social media, you miss something. In the midst of the chaos …
Read More »THOMPSON: We didn’t know what we had until he disappeared regarding global travel | iINFOnews
(DON THOMPSON / iINFOnews.ca) December 27, 2021 – 12:00 OPINION The old adage, “you don’t know what you have until it’s gone” is true. But the greatest truth is that you knew what you had, you never thought you would lose it. This is how I feel about travel and …
Read More »Luisaviaroma Sustainability Project Advances Philanthropy Path for Italian Retailer
An image from the Toy Story series shot in Dorset, England by Gabriele Galimberti, The Last My … [+] The Earth beats climate awareness campaign Photo by Gabriele Galimberti courtesy of Luisaviaroma Andrea Panconesi, the former third-generation CEO and now president and chairman of Luisaviaroma, is making his desire to …
Read More »BNP exits US retail market with sale of Bank of the West for $ 16.3 billion
BNP Paribas has agreed to sell its San Francisco-based Bank of the West to Bank of Montreal for $ 16.3 billion, becoming the last European lender to leave retail banking in the United States. The Canadian bank, also known as BMO Financial Group, said it would fund the transaction for …
Read More »Spanish proptech Clikalia secures $ 518 million in debt and equity to advance iBuyer model in Europe – TechCrunch
spanish proptech Clikalia raised $ 518 million in debt and equity in what is part of the largest rounds of venture capital bred in Spain to this day. Recurring entrepreneurs Alister Moreno and Pablo Fernandez founded the company in 2018 with the aim of providing Spaniards with digital options when …
Read More »Tens of thousands flee as super typhoon hits Philippines
Thousands of people in the Philippines fled their homes and resorts as Super Typhoon Rai swept through the country on Thursday, with a charity warning the storm could hit coastal communities “like a freight train” . Rai was blowing maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers (120 miles) per hour when …
Read More »Lufthansa offers an expanded portfolio of destinations from Munich and Frankfurt for summer 2022
Lufthansa offers an expanded portfolio of destinations on departure from Frankfurt and Munich from summer 2022: “Lufthansa’s 2022 summer flight program offers an expanded portfolio of attractive new destinations as well as frequency increases on current routes and resumption of services, which are now available for booking. The number of …
Read More »Indian cities underwater until the first rain in Greenland, 2021 was the year of climate change alarms
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a popular sentiment circulating on social media is that the coronavirus has been unleashed on us by Mother Nature due to the irreversible damage that humans cause to it. Although there are no studies that can directly link the two events, it is …
Read More »See a new side of Kamala Harris at the National Space Council
Vice president Kamala harrisKamala HarrisJussie Smollett Convicted of Lying to Police Top Dem Party Promises Not to Let Expanded Child Tax Credit Expire at End of Month Hugh Hewitt Begs Trump Not to Support Greitens in Missouri MORE recently organized the first meeting of the National Space Council (NSC) of …
Read More »La Niña expected to influence winter climate 2021-22 | Community
BROOKINGS – La Niña conditions have been officially declared this season by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), but what does that mean for South Dakota’s winter climate, and the outlook for this year in particular? ? Laura Edwards, an extension state climatologist at South Dakota State University (SDSU), …
Read More »Falling natural gas prices a sign of hope for consumers
After hitting their highest levels since 2014 just a few months ago, natural gas prices have fallen in recent weeks, falling more than 10% on Monday alone, a development that could provide much-needed relief to many. Americans preparing for high home heating. bills this winter. The latest drop came after …
Read More »Major outage hits Amazon Web Services; many sites affected | national news
FILE – An Amazon logo appears on an Amazon delivery van in Boston, October 1, 2020. AP Photo / Steven Senne, File Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage on Tuesday, the company said, limiting service to many key and popular sites. The company provides cloud computing services to numerous …
Read More »BLESS Hotel Madrid reopens its doors with new interiors and new experiences for guests –
BLESS Hotel Madrid renews its luxury offer and launches exclusive experiences in time for the holiday season. The reopening of the 5-star hotel is an important step in the recovery of the Golden Mile and the Art Triangle of Madrid as a point of reference for fashion, art, gastronomy and …
Read More »Energy companies accused of bid-rigging and racketeering in US lawsuit | US News
A cybersecurity firm filed a $ 110 million lawsuit in New York this week, accusing Spain’s global energy company Iberdrola and its US subsidiary Avangrid of bid-rigging and racketeering. The 72-page federal court complaint outlines a plan by Iberdrola executives to generate millions of dollars in unnecessary capital spending to …
Read More »What is an atmospheric river? Understanding the Flooding in British Columbia | Item
Climate change could worsen these weather events ️ HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW⭐️ Atmospheric rivers are also called AR. They are narrow bands of water vapor in the atmosphere that usually start near the equator and travel across the world. As moisture moves northward and hits land, it is …
Read More »Tourism ‘gutted’ by massive cancellations after UK redlisted SA
Massive cancellations started pouring in as soon as the UK put SA back on its red list of tougher travel regulations. This follows the announcement by the South African government that a new variant has been identified in the country. Tourism and hospitality leaders share their views on the devastating …
Read More »These four metrics are used to track drought and paint a grim picture
Drought has tightened its grip on the western United States, as dry conditions enter their second decade and to stretch a river which supplies 40 million people. Experts agree that things are bad and getting worse. But how exactly do you measure a drought and how do you know where …
Read More »France pledges $ 2.2 billion to strengthen appeal to tourists
(Bloomberg) – France is pledging € 1.91 billion ($ 2.2 billion) to help boost the country’s attractiveness as a tourist destination in a plan presented by Prime Minister Jean Castex on Saturday. Renovating hotels, cafes, restaurants and other facilities to make them more environmentally friendly, for example by boosting bicycle …
Read More »Salmon across the country will be able to swim freely again thanks to the influx of infrastructure funds
Story by Alex Brown for Stateline, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts. SEATTLE – The $ 1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package signed this month creates a new $ 1 billion program designed to open thousands of miles of congested transportation corridors. These choked arteries are not roads and bridges, …
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The Washington Capitals end the California leg of their four-game road trip to Nor Cal and open another straight game series. Tonight it’s the San Jose Sharks. Tomorrow is the all new Seattle Kraken. Tonight marks the first time the Caps have faced the Sharks since Jan.5, 2020, which resulted …
Read More »Barceloneta beach in Spain chosen as one of the best destinations for British tourists | Travel News | To travel
Spain is one of the UK’s top tourist destinations and many Britons visit the Mediterranean country for the sun, sand and sea every year. But while many Britons choose to vacation in the beautiful areas of the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, one of Spain’s best beaches can be …
Read More »HHS steps up pressure on climate change with new office | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
[co-author: Sam Throm] The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently established the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE), reinforcing the Biden-Harris administration’s strong commitment to mitigate the legacy damage of climate change and build resilience for the future. …
Read More »Concentrated solar power market will reach $ 119.52 billion by 2028; Growing Awareness of Excessive Carbon Emissions to Drive Business Opportunities, According to Fortune Business Insights ™
Companies featured in the Concentrated Solar Power Market Research Report are BrightSource Energy, Abengoa Solar, Siemens, Acciona, Solar Reserve, Torresol Energy, Trivelli Energia, Abors Green GmbH, Parvolen CSP Technologies, Sener, Rioglass Pune, India, November 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The world concentrated solar energy market The size is expected to …
Read More »What is the sixth mass extinction, what scientists say
Recent research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), indicates that the current sixth mass extinction could be one of the most serious environmental dangers to the survival of the civilization. ZBush on DeviantArt According to the study, this …
Read More »Singhbhum region in Jharkhand may have been the first mainland to rise above the ocean, study finds
Researchers have always been puzzled by when the landmasses we reside on first emerged and until recently it was widely believed that continents emerged from the ocean about 2.5 billion d ‘years. However, a recent study changed this notion. Recent research has shown that Earth’s first continents may have emerged …
Read More »Madrid defends waste management despite methane leaks in landfills | Taiwan News
MADRID (AP) – Authorities in Madrid on Wednesday defended their treatment of gas from decomposing organic waste after scientists aided by satellite imagery said they found major methane leaks at two landfills serving the Spanish capital . The leaks were revealed a week after the commitments made by the United …
Read More »MONTI: NOAA seeks comment on US conservation initiative | Local sports
Last week, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced two public listening sessions to gather feedback on ways to advance the goals outlined in the “Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful” report (see link below below). The public comment period will be open for 60 days, until December 28. …
Read More »US pays high price for climate change-induced weather disasters
CHUYN / iStock (NEW YORK) – The weather around the world and in the United States has become increasingly severe, with Americans seeing a steady increase in tornado events since 1950. More than 900 tornadoes have been confirmed since Jan. 1, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. However, …
Read More »Spain will remain hot in 2022
Sun-hungry Britons want to flock to the Mediterranean next summer, with Spain’s traditional hotspot regaining its crown as a favorite destination, a study released today (Monday November 1) by WTM London reveals. One-third (34%) of 1,000 consumers surveyed by the WTM Industry Report said they would “definitely” vacation abroad in …
Read More »The implications for regional security – benarnews
The stakes at the Glasgow Climate Change Summit could not be higher. Scientists are clear and united in warning that if humanity fails to contain global warming, the impacts will be irreversible and cataclysmic. Southeast Asia is one of the regions of the world most vulnerable to this situation. As …
Read More »Protesters killed in Sudan on day considered test for army
NAIROBI, Kenya – Three people were killed and more than 100 injured in Sudan on Saturday, a group of medics said as pro-democracy crowds flooded the streets in defiance of a military coup this week which ushered in a new era of uncertainty for one of Africa’s largest countries. Activists …
Read More »In Pictures: How Climate Change Reshaped Earth With Extreme Weather This Year
A man watches forest fires approach a beach on the island of Evia, north of Athens Extreme weather conditions in 2021 saw fires rage, rivers flooded, ice melt and temperatures soar. Climate change has reshaped life on planet Earth due to extreme weather conditions, which have also included wild droughts …
Read More »The fight continues for the future of America’s coral reefs
WASHINGTON – Just off the southeastern tip of the United States, you’ll find an underwater masterpiece: the only barrier reef in North America. But rising ocean temperatures are disrupting this once dynamic ecosystem. What would you like to know Rising ocean temperatures have killed around 14% of the world’s corals …
Read More »Government appoints tourism officers in 20 missions
The government has appointed tourism officers on missions in 20 countries whose citizens constitute a part of tourist visitors to India. These countries include the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Singapore. The tourism agents of these embassies and high commissions will be the interlocutor of the Ministry …
Read More »Researcher seeks to improve climate models for future water projections
October 27, 2021Commented by Alex Smith According to a broader scientific consensus, the western part of the United States will have less water and the northeastern United States will have more due to climate change. Flavio Lehner. Image credit: Cornell University. However, how much less and how much more is …
Read More »How Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson are investing in a meatless future
Vegan brand Abott’s Butcher has just completed its Series A funding round led by Melitas Ventures with the participation of celebrity investors Owen Wilson and Woody and Laura Harrelson. Founded in 2017 by animal rights activist Kerry Song, Abott’s Butcher makes vegan, soy-free and nut-free meats such as chicken, beef …
Read More »‘Bomb Cyclone’ flooding could hit parts of California in Sunday storm
Drought-stricken areas of northern California could experience “excessive precipitation” – up to 8 to 10 inches of rain – when an extreme weather system hits the West Coast this weekend, the National Weather Center warns. Millions of people in northern California were at risk of flash flooding on Sunday due …
Read More »Climate change makes drought recovery harder in western US
Californians rejoiced this week when large drops of water began to fall from the sky for the first measurable time since spring, an annual soak that heralds the start of the rainy season after some of the hottest months. and the driest ever. But as the rain began to fall …
Read More »Cultural relics are disappearing around the world, thanks to climate change
Xiao Jun is very concerned about his hometown these days. Days of continued heavy rain in northern China’s Shanxi Province earlier this month damaged more than 1,700 ancient buildings and cultural relics. In Ping Yao, known as one of the best-preserved examples of a traditional Han Chinese city, the flooding …
Read More »CarbonCapture raises $ 35 million to fight climate change
The biggest contributor to global warming, carbon dioxide is at its highest level in our atmosphere than at any point in the past 8,000 years. And as automakers and politicians race to find solutions, a Pasadena-based company called CarbonCapture has a bold plan to help humans remove emissions from the …
Read More »Can the reopening of borders revive tourism in Southeast Asia?
Bangkok, October 12, 2021 Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on a nationwide TV broadcast last night announced that Thailand plans to allow fully vaccinated foreign visitors to enter Thailand by air without quarantine requirement from November 1. In the initial phase, Thailand will allow fully vaccinated travelers from at …
Read More »The girl? Again? What this means for the winter season in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4) – With mountain snow and freezing temperatures that spring up with early-season fall storms, it’s not uncommon to have winter on your mind in Utah. We know we’ve battled a historic drought and we’re celebrating measurable humidity anytime here in Beehive State, and now our …
Read More »FTSE 100 closes despite rising energy prices
The FTSE 100 index closed higher on Thursday despite rising energy prices, said senior market analyst at IG Joshua Mahony. The index is moving a touching distance from 19-month highs, Mr Mahony said. “Fears about energy prices and inflation appear to have abated for now, although the current 5% rise …
Read More »The Maldives records more than 905,000 tourist visitors in 2021, Maldives
As the COVID condition around the world improves, people are regaining confidence while traveling. And the Maldives has been people’s favorite destination this year! The country recorded more than 905,000 tourist arrivals in 2021 (to date). In fact, the Asian island nation has proven to be the safest vacation destination …
Read More »18 weather and climate disasters this year killed more than 500 people, costing the United States more than $ 100 billion
Weather and climate disasters in the United States have claimed more than 500 lives and cost more than $ 100 billion so far this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. In the first nine months of 2021, the United States has already faced 18 disasters that cost …
Read More »The economic agency anticipates the growth of cycle tourism for the Almaguin highlands
Content of the article Almaguin Community Economic Development is one of the main organizations helping to organize a major cycling event in Magnetawan next August. Content of the article Dave Gray, Economic Director of ACED, says that in recent years, a lot of effort has been put into creating cycle …
Read More »Scientific equity is the new asset class VCs need to pay attention to
More and more VCs are investing in companies using cutting edge digital technologies like AI, blockchain or cybersecurity. These companies are generally classified as deeptech. But deeptech is much more than that. VCs need a new term to describe an industry that is similar, but not quite the same: scientific …
Read More »Statues May Collapse, But Columbus Endures
Patrick T. Conley is the award-winning Rhode Island historian. Those historically ignorant vandals around America who demolish statues of Christopher Columbus over the mistaken belief that this deeply religious and fearless explorer personally sought to enslave Native Americans have a huge task ahead of them. As historian and former Brown …
Read More »Lori Dengler | Atlantic eruption raises fears of tsunami – Times-Standard
A volcanic eruption began three weeks ago in La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands, about 300 miles off the African coast. The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano produced lava flows extending three kilometers downstream in populated areas, causing more than 5,000 evacuations. Hundreds of buildings were damaged / destroyed …
Read More »Morocco-new cabinet: world capitals wishing to continue working with a partner country
Following the formation of the new Moroccan cabinet, headed by RNI leader Aziz Akhannounch, Paris and Washington wished the new government every success in carrying out its new mission. In this vein, France expressed Friday October 8 its “commitment to continue to deepen the exceptional partnership with Morocco in all …
Read More »Kyrsten Sinema wants to cut $ 100 billion in proposed climate funds, sources say
WASHINGTON – Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who started her political career with the Green Party and raised alarm over global warming, wants to cut climate programs by at least $ 100 billion as part of ‘major legislation pending on Capitol Hill, according to two people familiar with the matter. Sinema …
Read More »Factoring Market Research Report by Type, Industry, Region – Global Forecast to 2026
Factoring Market Research Report By Type (International Factoring, Non-Notification Factoring & Notification Factoring), By Industry (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive & Transportation & Banking, Financial Services & Insurance), By Region (Americas, Asia – Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa) – Global forecasts to 2026 – Cumulative impact of COVID-19 New …
Read More »Drought conditions and climate crisis call for more efficient water infrastructure
WASHINGTON – Experts in government, agriculture, water management and the environment highlighted the danger of climate change-fueled droughts in the West on Wednesday at a U.S. Senate hearing , including in the Colorado River Basin. During a hearing before a panel of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, witnesses said …
Read More »October 2021 travel restrictions update
The peak season for fall travel has arrived. Many travelers are looking to see the colors of fall across the United States, take a short trip with the kids for a fall break, or maybe even take an international trip during shoulder season. Here are the latest travel restrictions you …
Read More »Vortex Energy Partners with Ignis to Fund Ambitious Global Renewable Energy Plan with € 625 Million
Equity contributions will allow Ignis to continue to execute its high growth development activities for its 20 GW platform MADRID, October 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Vortex Energy, a global renewable energy platform managed by the private equity arm of EFG Hermes, has reached a definitive agreement with Ignis …
Read More »70 degree September flashback – Odds are favorable for weekend showers
A year without winter? Dream No, winter has not been canceled. Delayed a few weeks? Yes. I vaguely remember dreaming of a year without winter in Minnesota: 30 and 40, no actual snow, just rain and ice. This scenario is unlikely until the middle of the century, and hopefully never …
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