THE LONG HOT SUMMERS
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Expect hotter-than-usual summers in the U.S. and other parts of the globe, according to NOAA new forecasts .
Extreme heat is a major public health threat and plays a role in droughts and wildfires.
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LOS NIÑOS
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Although El Niño is on the way out after a record-breaking year of heat. Now brace yourself and prepare for the arrival of La Niña.
IN HOT WATER
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The International Oceans' record heat streak had reached a 13-month high and getting hotter, according to published reports.
"Whilst temperature variations associated with natural cycles like El Niño come and go, the extra energy trapped into the ocean and the atmosphere by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases will keep pushing the global temperature towards new records," Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service
MOVING NOW?
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According to NOAA, no reference designates one specific shoreline as the "legal" shoreline, numbers for the length of the U.S. shoreline can vary depending on how the shoreline is defined.
US Coastline length? https://www.americanoceans.org/facts/us-coastline-length/
RISING SEA LEVELS
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A new NOAA map reveals the U.S. shores rising from seas to shining seas with a major risk of flooding, tsunamis, and other disasters.
MOTHER NATURE’S DAY
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On this 420 and with Earth Day eve upon we, mere earthlings must demonstrate support for environmental protection or else..
First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by Earthday.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics."
What will Earth look like if all its land ice melts? Here's your answer. https://www.upworthy.com/what-earth-looks-like-if-all-ice-melts-rp5
RAIN GO AWAY
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According to the National Weather Service anew wave of wet weather will bring back flooding for the Northeastern US region.
Rain, rain, go away
Don’t come back some other day
We want to stay dry inside
Do not cine again any other day
NEW YORK USA UNDERWATER
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The following New York Maps Show Where the State Will Become Underwater From Sea Level Rise.
Portions of Manhattan, Long Beach, Coney Island and others are at risk of being consumed by water as sea levels rise due to the effects of climate change in the coming century, modeling suggests.
By the year 2100, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates there will be between 43 and 84 centimeters (1.4-2.8 feet) of sea level rise, but that an increase of 2 meters (6.6 feet) "cannot be ruled out."
HURRICANE WARNING
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USA Coastal residents should start now and not spend another day or wait to make preparations for this year’s hurricane season.
The 2024 Central North Pacific hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th and forecasters are expecting extremely active weather patterns to develop and threaten coastal areas.
Forecasters predict an extremely active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
Colorado State University’s hurricane forecasting team is calling for a near-record active season with 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes.
CLIMATE CHANGE
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This breath-taking image was a winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award.
The photo was taken by Nima Sarikhani and is a stunning visual representation of the impacts of climate change and habitat loss.