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The weather stations that monitor climate change are at risk. This is why.

April 22 at 6:00 AM When the Central African Republic erupted in civil war in December 2012, nine of the country’s weather stations participating in the Global Climate Observing System stopped reporting within months. When we reached out to the country’s …

Science versus signs of climate change, the telling markers

guest column Peter Makwanya The science of climate change is the most fundamental in predicting the state of the environment in a number of years to come as well as sufficiently empowering the audience with life-saving information. It is the climate …

United Nation launches World Meteorological Organization

World Meteorological Organization retires names Florence, Michael

By Irene Sands From WFTV 9 ABC MIAMI – The World Meteorological Organization retired two names from the 2018 hurricane season, Florence and Michael. Major Hurricane Florence At the end of August, a tropical wave exiting Africa was labeled as a potential …

A climate change researcher explains why activists should be wary of the ‘12 years to chaos’ rhetoric

Myles Allen, University of Oxford I was invited to speak to a group of teenagers on climate strike in Oxford recently. Like many scientists, I support the strikes, but also find them disturbing. Which I’m sure is the idea. Today’s teenagers are absolutely …

Mayor Pete Says Climate Change a ‘Life and Death Issue’

As the current Democrat-du-jour and a darling of the left, Mr. Buttigieg played to his crowd last Sunday, telling Americans we must “pick up our heads up to face what might be the greatest security issue of our time: climate change and climate disruption.” …

Names of Deadly Hurricanes Florence, Michael Retired By World Meteorological Organization

Hurricane Florence, one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes to ever hit the Carolinas, made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, on September 14 and moved slowly inland with heavy rain, storm surge, and record flooding. It caused at …

Climate change: Where we are in seven charts

Image copyright Getty Images The UN has warned that the goal of limiting global warming to "well below 2C above pre-industrial levels" is in danger because major economies, including the US and the EU, are falling short of their pledges. But …

Opinion: Why protesters should be wary of '12 years to climate breakdown' rhetoric

I was invited to speak to a group of teenagers on climate strike in Oxford recently. Like many scientists, I support the strikes, but also find them disturbing. Which I'm sure is the idea. Today's teenagers are absolutely right to be up in arms …

World Meteorological Organization retires storm names Florence and Michael

Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach on September 14, 2018 and became the costliest hurricane in North Carolina History, unseating another "F" named storm-- “Floyd” from 1999. Flooding, storm surge and destructive winds were …

New Climate Models Predict Earth Will Get Much Hotter, a Lot Sooner

Environment 02:54 19.04.2019(updated 02:55 19.04.2019) Get short URL New climate change models developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are causing some concern among scientists, as they show a much faster pace of global warming to much …

Do you know your cloud types?

White and fluffy or filmy and thin, clouds can be fascinating. The visible masses of condensed vapor particles suspended in the atmosphere, characterized by weather patterns and atmospheric activities, have up to 100 different names, and are distinct in …

SK Kuala Baram II ordered to close as wildfires draw nearer

The school was ordered to close today as authorities fear the encroaching wildfires would affect classes. MIRI: Students of a primary school badly affected by the wildfires in Kuala Baram started their weekend holidays a day earlier after the Department of …

Mozambique: Call for urgent international action to support Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe hit by Cyclone Idai

Resolution adopted by consensus by the 140th IPU Assembly (Doha, 9 April 2019) The 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Deeply concerned about the humanitarian catastrophe in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe since Cyclone ldai hit these …

Weather forecasting climate change

Though it was a couple of years ago, weathercaster Anju Singh clearly recollects the message she delivered to camera when unexpected heavy rains started pounding and destroying crops in parts of India. "We convinced farmers to do water harvesting, so  …

Discover Amazing Facts of Our World!

(MENAFN - The Costa Rica News) id="quads-ad3" style="float:none;margin:0px 0 0px 0;text-align:center;"> Many take it for granted that the Earth cannot surprise them, that they know everything about it, and that is why they tend to …

Thousands of climate protesters block London roads

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal | Anadolu LONDON:Thousands of climate change activists have blocked main roads in London on Monday in a bid to protest government inaction over rising global climate and ecological crisis. The protesters …

World: FEATURE: Understanding climate impacts builds rationale for adaptation finance

CDKN’s Suzanne Carter and FCFA’s Jean-Pierre Roux explore why climate finance proposal developers are being encouraged to focus on climate impacts before determining the best solutions. In the last year, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has been asking …

World: Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on data released by World Meteorological ...

The Secretary-General notes with concern the data released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that have confirmed 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 as the four warmest years on record. According to the analysis, the global average surface temperature …

John Marshall Law School Hosts 18th Annual Folsom Lecture on International Business and Trade Law

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS , UNITED STATES, April 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for International Law at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago will host its 18th Annual Folsom Lecture on April 25. The topic of the lecture will be “Trends in …

Commonwealth Urged to Investigate Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Church Bombings: TGTE

Sri Lankan Law Enforcement & Judiciary are not ethnically or religiously neutral - Law Enforcement was notified about the possibility of attack beforehand. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, April 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since …

Martin F. Garcia of Wauconda, IL Acknowledges the USSSA’s Growing Incentive for Sports Teams

WAUCONDA, ILLINOIS, USA, April 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a longtime volunteer of the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), Martin F. Garcia of Wauconda has witnessed the organization’s continued growth and expansion. With …

USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick's Visit To Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia

Download logo In Kenya, the Deputy Administrator met with Henry K. Rotich, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, to discuss strengthening the partnership between our countries, with a particular focus on increasing trade.  Deputy Administrator Glick …

Scientology Information Center Delivers Talks on Scientology: From Millennials to Baby Boomers

The Scientology Information Center in the historic downtown Clearwater Bank Building provides visitors with answers to Scientology and community events. CLEARWATER, FL, US, April 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday April 13th and Sunday …

Foundation for a Drug-Free World Shines the Light on 2019 Drug-Free Heroes

While drug-related tragedies get plenty of exposure, drug-free heroes work on challenges unseen to create untold miracles. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, April 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday evening 13 April 2019, the Foundation for a …

Merck Foundation and African Ministers of Health define interventions to break Infertility Stigma at IFFS World Congress

Merck Foundation, with African Minister of Health defines interventions to break Infertility Stigma at IFFS World Congress in China NAIROBI, KENYA, April 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA …

Merck Foundation brings together 15 African First Ladies to break the stigma of Infertility

NAIROBI, KENYA, April 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany conducted Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) – Summit in on 30th -31st March and 1st of April 2019. The MFFLI Summit …

ACS Athens Alumna Stephanie E. Joannides receives school’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Alumna Stephanie E. Joannides is awarded for her service to Humanity and her Leadership with Ethos. WASHINGTON D.C., U.S., April 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This year’s ACS Athens Lifetime Achievement Award honoree was Alumna Stephanie E. …

Spring’s Final Swing Dance for Charity at Clearwater’s Fort Harrison Features Children’s Charity

The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization features popular dance to bring people together while also raising funds for deserving charities. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, April 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday April 25th, the …

Plant City Bike Fest Draws Yellow Tent of Volunteer Ministers

PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, USA, April 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 6th, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) of Tampa pitched their yellow tent with motto - “Something Can be Done About it” – at Plant City’s Bike Fest in downtown Union …

Tea Time for Easter at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center

In preparation of the 27th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Clearwater, Clearwater Community Volunteers socialized for a stuffed animal drive. CLEARWATER, FL, US, April 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 13th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers …

Clearwater Community Volunteers Center “Eggs-travaganza” Begins

Preparing the eggs can be just as much fun as hunting for them! CLEARWATER, FL, US, April 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 16th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) had their first Easter egg stuffing session in the CCV Center in …

The Way to Happiness Association Tampa Bay Joins Hundreds to Celebrate 2019 Earth Day in St. Petersburg, Florida

"Safeguard and Improve the Environment" was a recurring theme among Floridian citizens honoring Earth Day. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, April 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- St. Petersburg’s historic Williams Park, 10:00 a.m. on Saturday …

UN emergency fund releases $2 million for life-saving assistance as needs escalate in Libya

Download logo Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock today allocated US$2 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to provide life-saving assistance to civilians caught …

Gasper Guarrasi offers a closer look at his support for the protection of the planet and environment

Environmentalist and entrepreneur Gasper Guarrasi shares an exclusive insight into his ongoing commitment to, and support of, global environmental protection. NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA, April 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A focus on …

Fernando Guadalupe Encourages Support of the World Vision Charity

FORT JACKSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA, April 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decorated Army Veteran Fernando Guadalupe spent decades in service enhancing many Army divisions and demonstrating leadership and expertise in emerging topics. Mr. Guadalupe …

Political Changes in Sudan Could Affect Mandate of African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, Joint ...

Download logo Members Echo Sudan’s Representative in Describing Recent Events as Internal Matter Not Warranting External Discussion, Interference The planned withdrawal of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) by 30 June 2020 …

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan

Download logo Thank you, Mr. President. And welcome, it’s great to have you join us in the Council today. Mr. President, over the past days, we have seen a dramatic and significant series of events unfold in Sudan. However, the demands of the Sudanese for …

The Way to Happiness Association Tampa Bay Brings "How to Teach a Child to Read" Workshop to Clearwater

People who struggle with literacy are more likely to live in poverty, lack education and drop out of school. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, April 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 26 April 2019, The Way to Happiness Association Tampa Bay, taking on a …