Tag: Climate impact
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Mozambique Catholic Diocese of Quelimane Shifts Youth Pastoral Year Opening Amid Severe Rains
Context: Weather Disrupts Plans for Youth Ministry In a development that underscores how climate events can disrupt community life, the Catholic Diocese of Quelimane in Mozambique announced a venue change for the opening of its annual Youth Pastoral Year. The decision comes amid a period of heavy rains that have wreaked havoc on infrastructure across…
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This Week in Science: ISS Medical Evacuation, Mars Sample Return’s Cancellation, and Woolly Rhino Flesh in Permafrost Wolf
Overview: A Week of Surprising Shifts in Space and Paleontology This week’s science headlines unfolded across the final frontiers of space and the surprising discoveries buried in the Arctic. From an urgent medical evacuation aboard the International Space Station to the unexpected cancellation of a long-anticipated Mars mission, and a remarkable paleontological find involving ancient…
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Tracking Christmas Beetle Numbers: A Wet-Season Indicator for Australia
Introduction: A Summer Voice You Can’t Ignore When Australians think of a quintessential Christmas season, the buzz of cicadas, the hum of happy holiday chatter, and the sight of shimmering Christmas beetles often come to mind. These mid-sized scarab beetles, proudly associated with warm, sunny days, are more than just a seasonal mood buoy; their…
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Drought Pushes Cabbage Prices Toward Meat Territory in Kenya
January Prices Rise as Drought Tightens the Cabbage Market For many Kenyan households, January is a pivotal month for stocking up on vegetables like cabbage and sukuma wiki. The tradition is to balance the meat-heavy meals of December with affordable greens that stretch meals and savings. This year, a severe drought across several counties has…
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Dog Food Holds 1% of UK Emissions: Why Wet, Raw, and Meat-Rich Brands Are Higher Impact
Key Finding: Dog Food Contributes About 1% of UK Emissions A recent study analyzing the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of dog foods across the United Kingdom has revealed a surprising figure: dog food accounts for roughly 1% of the UK’s total GHG emissions. While this share may seem small at first glance, experts say…
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Northern NSW swelters through hottest night in seven years amid heatwave
Extreme overnight heat grips Northern NSW Large swathes of northwest and central western New South Wales woke to temperatures stubbornly hanging above 25°C, even after the sun had set. Meteorologists say a slow-moving trough, high humidity, and persistent cloud cover combined to trap heat and delay any notable cooling, pushing parts of Northern NSW into…
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Optical and Microphysical Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols in Chad via Satellite Observations
Introduction and Context Atmospheric aerosols in Chad influence regional climate, air quality, and visibility across the Sahel. Leveraging satellite observations allows researchers to characterize both the optical and microphysical properties of these particles over diverse landscapes, from desert fringes to savannas. By integrating multi-sensor data, scientists can derive aerosol optical depth, size distribution, refractive index,…
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Wildfire Smoke Lofting Miles High Could Reshape Earth’s Climate
Introduction: When Wildfires Create Their Own Weather Wildfires go beyond burning forests and homes. In extreme cases, they can generate their own weather systems, including pyrocumulonimbus storms that lift smoke and fire gases high into the sky. These towering plumes can reach the upper troposphere and even the lower stratosphere, as high as 10 miles…
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Growing Green: How Gen Z and Millennials Are Replacing Imported Flowers with Homegrown Blooms
From Florist to Front Yard: A new wedding trend For a growing cohort of Gen Z and Millennials, the traditional route of hiring a florist for celebratory blooms is giving way to more sustainable, personalized choices. Emily Day, a Calgary resident planning an October wedding, chose to grow her own flowers in her front yard.…
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Climate-Smart Flower Alternatives: Gen Z and Millennials Redefine Fresh Blooms
H2: A new aesthetic for blooms: locality over import In a trend shift that mirrors broader Gen Z and Millennial climate conscientiousness, many young couples are rethinking traditional flower rituals. Instead of relying on imported, often energy-intensive blooms, they’re choosing local, seasonal, and sustainable alternatives. Emily Day’s October wedding in Calgary, Canada, is a telling…