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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Air Pollution in New Zealand in the Winter Season
New Zealand has some of the best air quality in the world. Even so, air pollution is still a silent killer there, accounting for more than 2,300 premature deaths every year. Media reports indicate that air pollution is an issue for many cities and towns in New Zealand, especially during the winter months. To what extent air pollution in New Zealand in winter remains unclear, … [Read more...] about Air Pollution in New Zealand in the Winter Season