An AP report via PTI said that the flooding in Kerr County killed at least 43 people, including 15 children, and several more people died in nearby counties. The fast-moving waters rose 26 feet (8 metres) on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes before daybreak on July 4, washing away homes and vehicles.
Tag: Climate Change
Earth’s average temperature in next five years may breach 1.5°C limit: UN report
WMO warns that at least one year between now and 2029 will be even hotter amid climate change
Antonio Guterres urges immediate action to tackle rapid Himalayan glacier melt
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urges immediate action to address the climate crisis specially in fragile ecosystem.
UN experts claim many glaciers will not survive this century
UN experts warn many glaciers will not survive this century in case melting continues. at the current rate
WMO data shows world just experienced the warmest January on record
Data shows world just experienced the warmest January on record
Study finds ocean-surface warming four times faster now than late-1980s
New study shows Ocean-surface warming four times faster now than late-1980s.
2024 is now officially the hottest year on record, WMO confirms
Scientists officially declared 2024 as the hottest year on record
World Meteorological Organization says 2024 is set to be warmest on record
World Meteorological Organization data shows 2024 is set to be warmest on record
Global demand for coal to breach records in 2024, shows latest IEA report
Global coal demand touch record high in 2024
Singapore NParks launches 100K Corals Initiative, an extensive tech-based marine conservation effort
Corals will be cultivated at a new coral culture facility at NParks’ Marine Park Outreach and Education Centre on St John’s Island, before being transplanted into the marine environment of Singapore, in order to restore degraded reefs or establish new coral communities.
