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[newsbites]

News from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, 17 July

1..Navigating Elizabeth Avenue in St John's will be a nightmare as various construction projects come together over the next year, including plans for a shared use path.

2. The Port of Argentia is describing its new shipping yard for monopile transit to an offshore wind installation as a sign of bigger things.

3. Family from NL found themselves in the path of a tornado that touched down outside Ottawa, in the town of Barrhaven [per VOCM].

[scooby-doo-exploration]

weatherevents - Tornado in Colorado

[monsoon-memoirs]

Rising Waters, Rising Spirits: America's Flood Resilience Unveiled

In the heart of America's heartland, a battle against nature's fury unfolds. As relentless rains pound the Midwest, rivers swell beyond their banks, transforming peaceful communities into waterlogged war zones. But amidst the chaos, a story of human resilience emerges, one that captures the indomitable spirit of those facing the flood's wrath. The Mississippi River, once a lifeline for commerce and travel, now threatens the very towns it helped build. In Iowa, sandbag walls rise like modern fortifications, with neighbors working shoulder to shoulder to protect their homes. The scene is both heartbreaking and inspiring – a testament to the power of community in the face of adversity. Further south, in Missouri, entire neighborhoods have become impromptu islands. Residents navigate flooded streets in kayaks and makeshift rafts, their determination evident in every paddle stroke. Local authorities work tirelessly, coordinating evacuations and ensuring the safety of those most vulnerable. But it's not just about survival; it's about adaptation. Farmers in the region, faced with submerged fields, are already planning for the future. They speak of resilient crops and innovative drainage systems, their voices filled with hope rather than despair. The flood's impact extends beyond the immediate disaster zone. Supply chains across the nation feel the ripple effects as vital transportation routes are disrupted. Yet, in true American fashion, businesses large and small are finding creative solutions, rerouting shipments and collaborating in unprecedented ways. As the waters begin to recede, the focus shifts to recovery. FEMA teams descend on affected areas, armed with digital tools to assess damage and streamline aid distribution. Their efforts are bolstered by an army of volunteers, many traveling from across the country to lend a hand. The road to recovery will be long, but the spirit of those affected remains unbroken. In town halls and community centers, plans for rebuilding are already taking shape. There's talk of improved flood defenses, smarter urban planning, and a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship. This flood is more than a natural disaster; it's a reminder of our collective strength and the power of human compassion. As one local resident put it, "The water may have taken our homes, but it can't take our hope." For those looking to support flood victims or learn more about flood preparedness, visit [insert link to flood relief organization]. Remember, in the face of nature's might, our greatest asset is each other. Are you ready to maximize your chances for recovery? Contact us now for a FREE CONSULTATION with both a public adjuster and an attorney! Get immediate advice from both a public adjuster and an attorney when you reach out to us. Receive a preliminary assessment of your property damage and an estimate of potential insurance compensation. Benefit from the expertise of construction professionals for accurate property damage evaluation.

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Climate Change Science

Climate Science: Understanding and Mitigating Global Change

Understanding and Mitigation of Climate Change Through Climate Science The challenges brought about by the phenomenon of climate change are quite challenging for the world. Despite numerous decades of effort in scientific research, there has always been something new close to the most fundamental causes, impacts, and potential remedies of this crisis. Climate change science tends to encompass some elements of science application for the public, including the winds, the ocean currents, and ecological and environmental impacts, in the study of how human actions and natural changes affect the functioning of and modify the natural properties of environments. This is what this article wants to look at, what it will call the key definitions of climate change science, its impacts, and the measures being taken to address the effects. What is Climate Change? Climate change on a global scale, however, would mean that significant, long-term changes in weather aspects leading to a rise in average global temperatures have occurred. All in all, however, it is observed that human activities, most notably the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, have put an extra pot of gold for warming the atmosphere. Such activities have seen many greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) released into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and stop it from escaping the earth's atmosphere, a process we term the greenhouse effect. The Art of Foresight Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The most important driver of today's global change is the increase of greenhouse gases in the air due to the action of human interventions. The combustion of fossil fuels for energy consumption releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Besides, its sectors of agriculture, deforestation, and industrial activity contribute to the buildup of greenhouse gases. The more greenhouse gases that exist in the atmosphere, the more powerful the greenhouse effect consequently leading to global warming. - Global Warming: From the late 19th century, the average Earth temperature has risen by about 1.2°C (2.2°F) with the majority of this occurring from the late 1970s. The increased temperature changed the population distribution of the weather systems that pass through on Earth, contributing to forms of more extreme weather events such as high heat waves, heavy rains, and long-term droughts. - Ocean melt and ice: the warming up of our planet surely also affects the oceans and polar regions gravely. The rise in temperature causes the melting of ice, which feeds glaciers and ice sheets causing sea level rise. Melting ice together with the Earth's declining albedo (reflectivity) means that less sunlight gets reflected into space, which effectively exacerbates warming. Thus, the oceans absorb a great part of this energy and heat up as a result. Because of this, the engineered warming of the oceans leads to the disruption of marine ecosystems as well as the bleaching of coral reefs. - Feedback Loops: Climate science includes the recognition of many climate feedback loops amplifying warming as one good example through the melting ice surfaces increasing the absorption of the dark ocean layer or ground beneath it. This increased heat absorption leads to more melting of ice. Likewise, the thawing of permafrost releases stored methane powerful greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, causing more global heating. Impacts of Climate Change Climate change has impacts on a very wide range of issues including ecosystems, weather patterns, agriculture, human health, and economics. The following are the most important of these impacts: - Extreme Weather Events: Greater warmth in the world has caused increased frequencies of extreme heatwaves, storms, hurricanes, and wildfires. These disasters are usually associated with loss, displacement, and death as well as damage to properties. - Rising Sea Level: Moreover, as a result of ice melting and the thermal expansion of seawater, the world is now undergoing a rise in the average level of rivers and oceans. The worst-case scenario that is going to happen will be when sea level rise reaches coastal cities and small island nations displacing millions of people and endangering infrastructure. - Biodiversity Loss: Weather patterns and temperatures change, so habitats transform and pose challenges to the survival of the species. Animals and plants can't adapt quickly, leading to population losses and extinctions. - Agricultural Disruption: Climate changes interfere with the level of crop production due to changes in rainfall distribution, droughts, and temperature extreme events. Therefore threats to food security in particular at a regional level with people's livelihoods being based mainly on agriculture. - Human Health: Climate change aggravates health problems with, for instance, diseases induced by heat, respiratory difficulties, and the spreading of infectious diseases. The changes in the ecosystems also mean that there is less clean water and food for people to meet the needs of their daily lives. Mitigation of Climate Impact Climate change has serious consequences and must be mitigated, with the most crucial aspect being the mitigation of these impacts. Reducing emissions of GHGs and adaptation to climate change are very critical factors that will determine the saving of the world's future. - Greenhouse Gas Emission Cuts: The best way to minimize global warming is by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. This could mean the installation of renewable energy, for instance, solar, wind, or hydropower in energy consumption, transport, and industry. On the other hand, governments and industries are increasingly considering lowering carbon products and deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies aimed at the most important part of the cause behind the CO2 collection in the atmosphere. - Forests and Land Use: Restoration and protection of forests, wetlands, and other natural habitats that can act as a carbon sink is essential. Right land management- introducing measures towards this matter like reforestation and agroforestry, carbon sequestration, and enhancing climate change adaptability can help. - INTERNATION COOPERATION AND POLICIES: International response, including the agreement of Paris, the US cutting emissions dramatically would activity to limit it well below 2 degrees Celsius-a limit. Keep, as a goal, the level at 1.5 degrees above the pre-industrial level. Therefore, emissions reduction by all means must be enforced by countries, and as they adapt to changes, they will also work together to support the poor countries in their climate efforts. Adaptation and Resilience: Mitigation, inevitable as it is, leaves adaptation out of the frame. Yet, effective coping mechanisms should be the fundamental priority of any effort at a national or local level taking pains to prepare for a climate-warming impact by establishing resilient infrastructure, enhancing disaster response systems, and protecting the vulnerable from bizarre meteorological phenomena. Investing in Climate Research: Research goes hand in hand with ongoing climate science to investigate and understand the whole cluster of phenomena brought about by changing the climate and offer new measures technology and adaptation. ipAddress is forever analyzing climate models and improving climate models upping their game to build better emitters as well as finding good ecosystem restoration methods.

Findings

Climate Change Science is a field of science evolving also to figure out the mechanisms behind global warming and impacts on the planet. The scientific community is diligently at work now studying patterns of changing climates and carving out new pathways to address effects. It is plain then that to address climate change a worldwide action is needed among nations and within states of those nations. Emissions can be reduced and the transition to renewable energy can be achieved. We can also preserve potentially crucial ecosystems and create investment support, such that we can be able to work toward a near future that is more sustainable and climate-resilient. It is what we do today that will, by far, have an impact on the world tomorrow. Read the full article

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Caught on Camera: Epic Lightning Strikes That Will Shock You!

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2023 confirmed as world's hottest year on record

 The year 2023 has been confirmed as the warmest on record, driven byhuman-caused climate change and boosted by the natural El Niño weatherevent. Last year was about 1.48C warmer than the long-term average beforehumans started burning large amounts of fossil fuels, the EU’s climateservice says. Almost every day since July has seen a new global airtemperature high for the time of year, BBC…

[lisakellner]

observations on a painting: -create disruption and then some sense of order -observing a cluster of growth sprout from a destructive weather event. -the human proclivity, and mine as a painter, to organize, making sense of what’s before me. Other images: two different gopher turtle holes. #gophertortoise #weatherevent #artobserved #notesonpainting #noticing #unexpected #abstractart #abstractpainting #artwork #artlovers #artoftheday #primer_contemporary #minimal #minimalabstraction #dualityisreality #artexploration #artforthehome #artcurator #green #cluster #mixedmediaabstract #artthoughts https://www.instagram.com/p/CqawFDfsS0u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[robertalanclayton]

Moapa NV, RA Clayton

[lisamoralesphoto]

1-2-3 how quickly moves the sky and sea! Swipe left for an almost instant transformation from bluebird sky to air clogged with water and sand battering the lighthouse (and a busload of howling tourists.) #weatherevent #beachday #capecod #angrysea (at Eastham, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2i9hxHtTr/?igshid=oxreav4ggzo1

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Frozen limbs #frozen #weatherevent #freezingrain (at Hamilton, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtlvkdRBZUAOoIN9m__pZniPCq_5ag1Bi_qwBw0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1acry7tyqohwy

[nicsplace]

*THERE'S* the 9" I was promised last night. 🤣😂 We never, ever, ever get snow like this here in Austin. Ever. We're supposed to get more snow Wednesday and Thursday. That will be an unheard of 3 times in 2 months here. Windchills also have been in the negative digits. It was 8° this morning with a windchill of -4°. We've been told that this is a once in a generation weather event for here and it will be talked about for years to come. #Snow #SnowDay #9Inches #Humor #BabyItsColdOutside #ItsColdOutside #ATX #ATXWeather #Snowpocalypse #Austin #AustinTexas #ILoveIt #OnceInAGeneration #WeatherEvent #PolarVortex #Cold https://www.instagram.com/p/CLUyla-AP7q/?igshid=1m7ul79xec15z

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Nobbies Beach, Newcastle NSW Australia. In June 2007 the Hunter Region was hit with an unseasonal winter cyclone causing wide spread flooding along with the grounding of the “PASHA BULKER” It was feared the ship would break up as a result of the continuous pounding sea however with considerable skill and effort the ship was salvaged and returned to its country of origin some weeks later.

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[taurus5151]

#snow #snowflake #snowflakes #blytheville #south #centimeters #cityshutdown #bread #milk #blizzard #weatherevent #arkansas #laughable #safe https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs2J2thnDcE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qy0g3x8xplgu

[unitedrepublicoftanzania]

Weather events, such as drought, floods, and hurricanes, have cost the country dearly

Weather events, such as drought, floods, and hurricanes, have cost the country dearly. Climate change adaptation in Tanzania has become.......

Read more at - https://unitedrepublicoftanzania.com/geography-of-tanzania/climate-change-in-tanzania/climate-change-adaptation-in-tanzania-response/