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Vermont dam threatens to overflow as crews rescue hundreds

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[ad_1] Vermont dam threatens to overflow as crews rescue hundreds - CBS News Watch CBS News Multiple rounds of intense rainstorms dumped two months of rain in just two days in Vermont and other parts of the northeast. Officials warn a dam upstream from the capital city of Vermont, Montpelier, could overflow for the first time -- adding to the existing flood damage. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has more on the potential threat the dam poses. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/top-stories/vermont-dam-threatens-to-overflow-as-crews-rescue-hundreds/?feed_id=30711&_unique_id=64ae6c3ff17ab

Paper Bag Day 2023: Date, History, Significance and How to Make a Difference! - News18

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[ad_1] Published By : Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: July 11, 2023, 21:16 IST Paper Over Plastic: Let’s Make A Change On Paper Bag Day 2023! (Image: Shutterstock) Let's rock the catwalks of sustainability, strutting our stuff with confidence, knowing that every paper bag we use is a step towards a greener future. Here's all you need to know about Paper Bag Day! PAPER BAG DAY 2023:  Get ready to join the global eco-party on July 12th the world celebrates Paper Bag Day! It’s time to unleash your inner environmental warrior and make a bold statement against plastic pollution. Imagine a world where paper bags rule the shopping aisles, bringing style and sustainability hand in hand. Wave goodbye to those flimsy plastic carriers that have haunted our oceans and landfills for far too long. Embrace the charm of paper bags, with their rustic appeal and eco-friendly vibe. Let’s rock the catwalks of sustainability, strutting our stuff with confidence, knowing that every paper bag we us

Monsoon in India 2023: Climate change makes extreme events new normal | India News - Times of India

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[ad_1] India's battle with extreme weather events has reached alarming proportions as the nation faces the wrath of the monsoon season. The onset of 2023 was marked by scorching temperatures that shattered a 123-year-old record in February. The months that followed saw the intensification of extreme weather events. Scientists have identified the influence of climate change in exacerbating these occurrences, with April and June experiencing a heatwave that was made 30 times more likely due to global warming. The Arabian Sea witnessed the formation of cyclone Biparjoy, which lasted a staggering 13 days, becoming the longest-duration cyclone since 1977. This exceptional event underscored the changing patterns of weather systems driven by climate change. In fact, the year 2023 has witnessed a series of unprecedented climatic phenomena, indicating a disturbing new normal caused by climate change. At present, Northwest India is grappling with the aftermath of incessant and torren

What are El Niño and La Niña and how do they affect temperatures?

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[ad_1] Nearly 100 million people in the U.S. will face triple-digit temperatures by the end of the week as a massive heat wave moves across the southwestern U.S.  Reoccurring weather phenomena are playing a critical role in the scorching heat, and could be a contributor to it getting worse. El Niño and La Niña — opposing extremes that cycle with each other as sea surface temperatures, rainfall, air pressure and atmospheric circulation vary — play a major role in global temperatures. What is El Niño? This year marks the return of El Niño , a natural climate phenomenon that develops every two to seven years when the Pacific Ocean experiences "warmer-than-average" surface temperatures. NOAA explains that the event weakens trade winds as warm water is pushed toward the west coast of the Americas, causing the Pacific jet stream to move south.  This transition causes the northern U.S. and Canada to experience dryer and warmer weath

World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3 - Times of India

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[ad_1] July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction. The average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), surpassing the August 2016 record of 16.92C (62.46F) as heatwaves sizzled around the world. The southern US has been suffering under an intense heat dome. In China, an enduring heatwave continued, with temperatures above 35C (95F). North Africa has seen temperatures near 50C (122F). And even Antarctica, registered anomalously high temperatures. Ukraine's Vernadsky Research Base in Argentine Islands broke its July temperature record with 8.7C (47.6F). "This is not a milestone we should be celebrating," said climate scientist Friederike Otto. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/top-stories/world-registers-hottest-day-ever-recorded-on-july-3-times-of-india/?feed_id=19614&_unique_id=64a4dc9d5967e