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Remember those soaring temps and sticky conditions we were dealing with more than a week ago? Well, they are making a comeback.
What the National Weather Service describes as a “significant” heat wave will overtake our weather pattern by late this week. Friday and Saturday will be hot, with daytime highs in the upper 80s to 90s. High humidity will make it feel even hotter
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FYI upper 80s to 90s is not what I would call soaring temperatures. Temperatures here in Bakersfield are going to be between 100 tomorrow and 105 Friday and Saturday with a total of 7 consecutive days of triple digit highs forecast. That is what a heat wave actually is. You've lived in Florida long enough that you should by now know how to handle tropical weather. You do live in the tropics.Originally posted by bsm2
Remember those soaring temps and sticky conditions we were dealing with more than a week ago? Well, they are making a comeback.
What the National Weather Service describes as a “significant” heat wave will overtake our weather pattern by late this week. Friday and Saturday will be hot, with daytime highs in the upper 80s to 90s. High humidity will make it feel even hotter
Stop drinking the Mojitos and Margaritas, The alcohol will dehydrate you. Start drinking water and electrolyte beverages like Gatorade.Comment
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One-two punch of wildfire smoke is wrecking air quality in the US
Air quality has taken a serious hit across the United States as a two-fold blow of wildfires in the West and in Canada have sent smoke pouring across large sections of the country — a problem that’s set to linger for days.
Air quality alerts are in effect Tuesday for millions of people in 11 states in the Midwest and Northeast due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Tuesday’s smoke concentration isn’t quite as intense as it was Monday in these areas but remains a significant health concern, especially for people with breathing issues, children and the elderly.
Smoke from intense wildfires in the western US has also decreased air quality in multiple states, especially in Southern California, where crews are battling the state’s biggest fire of the year.
The weather that fuels wildfires – dry air and strong winds – is coming together more frequently in parts of Canada and the US as the world continues to warm due to fossil fuel pollution. And, the most extreme wildfires in North America are getting more intense, leaving the door wide open for wildfire smoke to impact more people.
There are more than 500 out of control wildfires in Canada as of Tuesday morning, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Of those uncontrolled blazes, 140 are burning in the province of Manitoba and there are more than 70 in Saskatchewan.
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Game Over Fossil Fuels: United Nations: "No Government can Stop Clean Energy"
The UN, through Secretary-General António Guterres, has declared that the world has "passed the point of no return" in the transition to renewable energy, effectively marking the end of the fossil fuel era. This statement was made in a special address at UN Headquarters, highlighting the unstoppable nature of the energy transition driven by surging clean energy investment and plummeting renewable energy costs.
A new UN report supports this claim, showing that $2 trillion was invested in clean energy last year, exceeding fossil fuel investments by $800 billion and marking a 70% increase over the past decade.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:- Irreversible shift:
Guterres emphasized that the world has irreversibly shifted towards renewable energy sources, and that the decline of fossil fuels is inevitable. - Surging clean energy investment:
The UN report revealed that clean energy investments have outpaced fossil fuel investments, with $2 trillion invested last year alone. - Falling costs:
Renewable energy technologies, particularly solar and wind, have become significantly cheaper, making them competitive with or even cheaper than fossil fuels in many regions. - Call for accelerated action:
Despite the positive trends, Guterres urged governments to file new, ambitious climate plans before the COP30 summit in Brazil, emphasizing that the transition needs to be faster and fairer, according to UN News. - Urgency:
He stressed the need for a comprehensive vision and support for developing countries in this transition, particularly regarding adaptation, loss and damage, and climate justice. - Economic implications:
Guterres warned that countries clinging to fossil fuels are jeopardizing their economies, not protecting them, according to MSN. - Global stocktake:
COP28 marked a significant step, with negotiators recognizing the need for a transition away from fossil fuels for the first time. - Future outlook:
The UN is calling for a clear vision and action to support vulnerable communities, particularly in Africa, in the transition to clean energy.
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.... there is quite a difference between making a large oil/ gas discovery and bringing that oil/ gas to market. It will take years to develop the infrastructure to bring this new found oil and gas discovery to market.
For sure, the world will always needs oil and gas, and a new large find is important as the world approaches peak oil production but the transition away from fossil fuels is irreversible.Comment
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