With global warming driven by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, the frequency and intensity of extreme heat waves have increased worldwide in recent years. Concurrently, winter has become warmer in many areas. Thus, it is interesting to check the frequency and intensity of extremely cold waves. According to Berkeley Earth, the last eight years have been the warmest … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking Cold Waves in the Winter 2022-2023 and Their Linkage to Global Warming
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Top 10 Countries with The World’s Dirtiest and Cleanest Air, 1990-2017
Air pollution is a major public health concern worldwide. It is always important and interesting to know which countries have the dirtiest and cleanest air, which may vary over different periods. The top 10 countries with the world’s dirtiest air in 2019 were introduced in a previous essay. However, knowing which countries have had the dirtiest air in previous years remains … [Read more...] about Top 10 Countries with The World’s Dirtiest and Cleanest Air, 1990-2017
Air Pollution in G20 Countries in 2019
Air pollution is a global problem. It has been widely documented that 92% of the world’s population is living with unsafe levels of air pollution, and more than 7 million premature deaths annually are attributable to air pollution. Air pollution is mainly caused by economic activities. Although there are 195 countries in the world, most economic activities take place in the … [Read more...] about Air Pollution in G20 Countries in 2019
Hailstorms Over the World in June 2020
Yorkshire, UK Yorkshire pelted with giant hailstones as thunderstorms hit #Sheffield #SouthYorksBiz #Hailstorm #ukweather https://t.co/Yat7NNhhnM — Europa News (@IndMediaGroup) June 26, 2020 Otley, UK Extraordinary #hailstorm in #Otley! pic.twitter.com/BUHiAXdmzs— Greg Mulholland (@GregMulholland1) June 26, 2020 Beijing, China #Hailstorm in #Beijing at the Dragon Boat … [Read more...] about Hailstorms Over the World in June 2020
8.3 Million Hectares Scorched By Wildfires In Arctic Nations In 2019
2019 is one of the years with many alarming wildfires burning worldwide. It is reported that the “most alarming” wildfire in the year is in the Amazon rainforest, causing unprecedented damage. What may be ignored is that massive wildfires flamed in the areas within or surrounding the Arctic Circle in 2019 are also alarming and destroying. Last Wednesday (25 September), the … [Read more...] about 8.3 Million Hectares Scorched By Wildfires In Arctic Nations In 2019