The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that big polluters have a clear responsibility to cut emissions – or risk a worldwide catastrophe. “The Pacific is today the most vulnerable area of the world,” he told the BBC at the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in Tonga. “There is an enormous injustice in relation to the Pacific and it’s the reason I am here.”

Surging seas are coming for us all, warns UN chief

The tranquil waters of the Pacific Ocean are revealing a disturbing truth. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently reported that the sea levels in the vast Pacific Ocean are climbing faster than the global average, raising alarm bells for low-lying island nations. But why is the Pacific experiencing this accelerated...

Pacific sea levels are rising faster than anywhere in the world

A “worldwide catastrophe” is imperiling Pacific Islands and the world must respond to the unprecedented and devastating impacts of rising seas “before it is too late,” the United Nations chief has warned.

‘The ocean is overflowing’: UN chief issues global SOS as new reports warn Pacific sea-level rise outstrips global average

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more vulnerable Pacific island nations, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued yet another climate SOS to the world. This time he said those initials stand for “save our seas.”

The Worldwide Catastrophe Of Rising Seas Especially Imperils Pacific Paradises, UN Chief Says

(Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday ocean temperatures are rising in the Pacific Islands at three times the rate worldwide, and its population was "uniquely exposed" to the impact of rising sea levels. Speaking to reporters in Tonga where the Pacific Islands Forum is being held,...

UN Chief Issues 'SOS' for Pacific Islands Worst Hit by Warming Ocean

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We all know that climate change is slowly causing massive changes to our world. What you might not know is that those changes are more extensive than just rising sea levels. In fact, research has shown that Antarctica is rising up out of the ocean as it sheds its ice, and the effects on our planet are going to be massive.
The process is what scientists call post-glacial uplift, and a batch of new data gathered by researchers suggests that it could have a major impact on global sea levels going forward. First, it could reduce Antarctica’s overall contribution by up...

Antarctica is rising out of the ocean and it could change everything

Seismologists measure tremors from distances up to 5000 km away. On September 16, 2023, a massive wave struck a fjord on Greenland’s east coast, leaving evidence of flooding up to 200 meters (650 feet) high in some areas. Researchers, led by Angela Carrillo Ponce from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), have analyzed seismic data from earthquake monitoring stations worldwide and uncovered another remarkable event. The megatsunami triggered a standing wave that oscillated back and forth in the narrow, uninhabited Dickson Fjord for over a week. The international team has published their findings in the journal The Seismic Records.

650 Feet High: The Megatsunami That Rocked Greenland’s East Coast

It uses state-of-the-art models to estimate the shutdown could happen between 2037 and 2064, and that it’s more likely than not to collapse by 2050.

A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests

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 Climate scientists have raised an alarm about the rising risk of megatsunamis with waves taller than 100m as glaciers melting in Greenland trigger massive landslides.Researchers analysed one such case of a giant tsunami that unleashed destruction in remote parts of eastern Greenland last year.Recent tsunamis in Greenland have had devastating consequences such as the 2017 Karrat Fjord landslide that triggered a tsunami, flooding the village of Nuugaatsiaq, and killing four people.Megatsunamis off the east coast of Greenland with waves reaching heights over 100m have also reached Europe, scientists say.One such megatsunami in September 2023 struck Dickson Fjord in East...

Melting glaciers could trigger megatsunamis with 100m-tall waves, scientists warn

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It may seem curious that JL Wood produces a Chardonnay labeled No Oak. After all, the winery’s 2021 Nouveau did not touch a barrel. Neither did its newly released 2023 JL Wood. And the 2022 Premier was quickly pulled from oak before the wine developed more than a rich, tropical essence.

JL Wood has found variety in a line of Chardonnays from Arroyo Seco grapes.

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

The sky was burnt orange and the smoke was coming. If the fire advanced through the buffer zone, it would reach his California town and then his porch. He suddenly understood why Ellen from down the road was considering fleeing to somewhere like Vermont, if she could only find the right house. This was different from his reporting on Syrians seeking refuge in Europe or Central Americans looking for safety across the U.S. border; this was climate migration hitting home.

Climate Migration Comes Home

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Researchers warn Asia will become an increasingly dangerous place to live until fossil fuels are replaced

‘Hyper-violent’ Typhoon Gaemi was made fiercer by climate crisis, say scientists

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

When my son was eight, we signed him up for a summer class that involved doing fun, investigative science experiments. For one of them, he was asked to fill up plastic water bottles with various substances and measure their buoyancy. The assignment involved learning some sobering facts about plastic bottles: how much CO2 their production contributes to air pollution, how long they stay in our landfills, and the devastating effects they have on our oceans, all of which contribute to a warmer, changing climate and the extinction of many lifeforms.

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2023 was the hottest year ever recorded — but 2024 is on track to beat it. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July 2024 was the hottest July on record. July isn't the only month breaking records. Every month in the past 14 months has beaten...

Scientists make concerning new discovery about the Earth's rising temperatures: 'Truly staggering'

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With the comic timing of a vaudeville professional, a pre-teen Rusty Hamer would deliver dialogue with quipping zingers on Danny Thomas' famed 1950s-'60s TV sitcom, first titled, Make Room for Daddy, then The Danny Thomas Show.

In Memory of Former Child Star Rusty Hamer ('Danny Thomas Show'): 3 Decades After His Tragic Death

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It’s a busy day for Earth scientists on the Big Island of Hawaii where geologists are monitoring an increase of earthquake activity around a volcano while meteorologists are tracking a developing disturbance in the Central Pacific that could become a threatening tropical cyclone in the coming days. According to...

140+Earthquakes Rattle Hawaii While Odds of Tropical Cyclone Impacts Increase

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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UN chief issues ‘global SOS’ over fast-rising Pacific

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a “global SOS” over rapidly-climbing sea levels in the Pacific Ocean. Speaking in Tonga, he said that the ocean is...

UN chief issues ‘global SOS’ over fast-rising Pacific

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