As temperatures soar across the UK, our furry and feathered friends are feeling the heat too. Adorable photos capturing their attempts to stay cool have been circulating online, highlighting just how tough the weather can be for them. A DOG, caught in a moment of relief, enjoys a well-needed paws as the temperatures get a bit ruff. It’s clear that even our canine companions … [Read more...] about PAWS IN THE HEAT: Adorable Pics Show Animals Melting in the Heat as Temperatures Rise Across the UK
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Record Ocean Heat In 400 Years Means Great Barrier Reef Should Be Officially “In Danger”
Recent findings from coral samples have provided a stark revelation about ocean temperatures in the Coral Sea, underscoring the urgent need for the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) to be officially listed as "in danger." The evidence, spanning back 400 years, reveals that current conditions are unprecedented in the recorded history of the region. Coral reefs, including the GBR, … [Read more...] about Record Ocean Heat In 400 Years Means Great Barrier Reef Should Be Officially “In Danger”
Antarctica Is Being Hit With A Worryingly Long Heat Wave, Potentially Breaking Records
Antarctica is currently experiencing an unusually prolonged heat wave, with temperatures potentially setting new records. Recent data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reveals that large sections of the continent have seen temperatures 10 to 12°C (18 to 21.6°F) above average for late July 2024, compared to the 1991-2020 reference period. Notably, … [Read more...] about Antarctica Is Being Hit With A Worryingly Long Heat Wave, Potentially Breaking Records
‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal
An unprecedented heat wave gripping Antarctica, a region typically renowned for its extreme cold, has ignited deep concern among scientists about the continent’s future and potential global repercussions. Since mid-July, temperatures in certain parts of Antarctica have surged by an astonishing 50 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. This anomalous warmth is expected to persist … [Read more...] about ‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal
As the U.S. heat wave drags on, experts warn of deadly ‘wet-bulb’ temperatures. Here’s what those are.
With summer officially underway, millions of Americans are facing another week of heat advisories across the Northeast, Midwest, and South. As temperatures worldwide continue to rise due to climate change, the limits of the human body’s ability to deal with excess heat are being tested. Last week, more than 1,000 people died on a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia amid … [Read more...] about As the U.S. heat wave drags on, experts warn of deadly ‘wet-bulb’ temperatures. Here’s what those are.