1/3 A study released on Tuesday by the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development has revealed that the Himalayan glaciers have been disappearing at a rate 65% faster between 2011 and 2020 compared to the previous decade. This alarming trend poses a major threat to the region’s population and species. (Image source: NASA/UPI) June 20 …
Glaciologist Matthias Huss prepares to set a measuring pole in the ice as part of an event by the ‘Yes Committee to the Climate Protection Law’ in Val Morteratsch, Switzerland, on May 20. The ceremony, known as ‘Good-bye Morteratsch Glacier,’ took place at the base of the Morteratsch Glacier and aimed to encourage a ‘yes’ …
A massive rockfall narrowly avoided devastating the village of Brienz/Brinzauls in Switzerland. This village had previously been evacuated in May due to concerns about the safety of its residents. The incident occurred during the night, with a significant portion of the insel near Brienz/Brinzauls breaking off. Fortunately, the rockslide missed the village by a mere …
Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled additional information regarding its ambitious zero-emission cruise ship project named “Sea Zero.” The provided concept art, created by VARD Design and released by Hurtigruten Norway, showcases their innovative vision. June 7 (UPI) — In the pursuit of emission-free marine travel, Hurtigruten Norway has disclosed further details about their groundbreaking initiative to …
Thousands of fish have been found dead on Texas’ Gulf Coast over the weekend due to a low dissolved oxygen event, according to officials. The cleanup is believed to have resulted in tens of thousands of fish being cleaned up, with the Gulf menhaden having been the species most heavily impacted. A lack of oxygen …
The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center has recently declared the onset of an El Nino weather pattern, with the potential to exacerbate hurricane seasons along Gulf and Atlantic coasts. The occurrence of such a weather pattern was previously predicted by the World Meteorological Organization and has now been confirmed through the latest observations and …