Hurricane Franklin is expected to move away from Bermuda overnight on Wednesday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The first major hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, Franklin’s powerful winds are forecasted to decrease in strength in the next few hours. However, dangerous surf and rip current conditions are expected to …
A study published in the journal Nature highlighted the precarious state of coastal wetlands and coral reefs in the face of rising sea levels. The photo above shows Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as seen from space. (Photo courtesy of NASA) Aug. 30 (UPI) — Recent research warns that the increasing sea levels pose a threat …
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Hurricane Franklin has intensified into a dangerous category 4 storm, posing risks of life-threatening surf and rip currents in Bermuda and along the Southeast coast of the United States. (Photo courtesy of NOAA) Aug. 29 (UPI) — Franklin, the first major hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, remained a very powerful category 4 storm …
Hurricane Franklin is showing significant strengthening on Monday morning, as it pushes north through the Caribbean. This makes it the first major hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm has gained maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, categorizing it as a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, according to the …
UNICEF announced on Friday that following the destructive floods that hit Pakistan last summer, millions of children in the country still require humanitarian assistance. This information was disclosed in a report by UNICEF. The report emphasizes the ongoing impact of the disaster and coincided with recent major flooding events that have displaced numerous residents in …
Melting Antarctic ice may have resulted in the tragic demise of numerous emperor penguin chicks, as per a recent study reported in the journal Communications Earth and Environment. File Photo by Ben Holt Sr./NASA | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) — Recent research conducted by the British Antarctic Survey suggests that thousands of emperor penguin …
Japan commenced the 30-year plan to release treated radioactive wastewater into the ocean on Thursday, marking a significant development in the ongoing decommissioning of the Fukushima nuclear power plant (UPI, 24 August 2023). China responded swiftly to Japan’s action by suspending all imports of seafood and sea-bound products from Japan. The move reflects China’s commitment …
Hundreds of ships are experiencing delays at the Panama Canal, while the Bosporus and the Dardanelles are temporarily closed due to wildfires in Turkey. Image: U.S. Navy Aug. 23 (UPI) — The global shipping industry is facing challenges due to congestion at two of the busiest waterways in the world. Hundreds of ships are currently …
Hundreds of ships are stuck queuing for the Panama Canal, while the Bosporus and the Dardanelles have been closed to shipping because of ongoing wildfires in Turkey. File Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy | License Photo Aug. 23 (UPI) — The global shipping industry is facing challenges due to congestion in two of the world’s …