To mark the Doha International Conference on climate change, we turn the spotlight on the CMA CGM MARCO POLO’s CO2 performance.
Since construction, the CMA CGM MARCO POLO has been subject to extra special attention regards CO2 emissions: the energy efficiency index (equivalent to the energy performance of an electrical products and buildings) is already 30% less than the regulatory requirements set by the International Maritime Organization for 2025.
In terms of operational performance, the CMA CGM MARCO POLO is producing 3.6 grams of CO2 per tonne of goods carried per km, a new record 12% lower than that attained by the CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB. This is five times less CO2 emissions for the same transport by rail, 15 times less than by road and 150 times less than by air.
“Shipping is the most efficient means of transport, but with the CMA CGM MARCO POLO a new record has been set with this figure of 3.6g of CO2 per tonne per km and will help the Group meet its ambitious target to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% between 2005 and 2015.” explains Julien Topenot, Manager Group SSE Experts.


A weather report tells you how warm or cold it is. It also tells you if it’s sunny, cloudy or showering. It may also tell you whether there will be high winds today or low winds in the next few days. It may also tell you if there will be snow or dew in the area for the coming days. A weather report can give you an idea of what the weather patterns in your area are likely to be like on any given day.
Weather forecasts are useful for many years. You might need to use them when moving house or when you want to travel around in your car. Forecasts tell you what the weather is likely to be like over the next week or months, so you can plan your travels accordingly. The information given can also make it easier to plan games and other events.
If you are worried about the weather, you can get a free weather forecast from the local weather channel. You have to live in a place where the weather reports are regularly carried. Otherwise you will have to depend on other sources like newspapers and road signs for weather details. If you want to be more proactive about the weather in your area, you can get a barometer reading for wind speed and precipitation. If there is high wind speed, this will cause a heavy downpour. If there is high precipitation, then it will turn the ground into waterlogged and that can cause serious problems in your home.
You should also pay attention to the cloudiness and the rainfall if you are going out on a rainy day. You should do this if you are driving. Cloudiness can make it very slippery and presents a greater risk of accidents. You should take the weather forecasting seriously, especially if you are out to drive around. When it comes to precipitation, cloudiness can make the surface underneath it much more slippery than usual. As a result, it can become really difficult to drive over these conditions and may even risk losing control of the car.
There is a difference between cloudiness and rain. When there is no cloud or a light layer of cloud over the top, it is called clear skies. Overcast conditions have a lot of clouds and rain is expected, but it can still be a pleasant day in the city if you can avoid the heavy downpours.
As for how to deal with the weather forecasting, if you know what to expect, you will not panic when the sun is shinning bright, especially on those days when the wind blows at your back and makes you feel hot all over. The weather is one of the major influences of the environment. You cannot ignore the influence it has on the climate. In many ways, it affects the way we live our lives. It will eventually affect the way you live yours as well.
The Risks Associated With Global Warming
Climate change is arguably one of the most serious environmental issues facing us today. With greenhouse gas emissions currently growing in every country, world leaders have agreed that we are in danger of catastrophic climate change if we do not change our behavior quickly. One of the most immediate effects of climate change is extreme weather events. From heat waves to heavy rain to hurricanes, the frequency and intensity of these events are increasing all over the world.
Rapid climate change is not the result of natural climate fluctuations. It is a result of human activities leading to the greenhouse effect, which is the increase in the earth’s atmospheric concentration of heat-trapping gases. The increase in greenhouse gas concentration is resulting in the Earth’s average surface temperature increasing, with potentially disastrous consequences for future climate change. While natural climate fluctuations are expected to occur naturally and unhampered by human activity, climate change is now threatening the existence of humanity.
Rapid climate change is also threatening to influence wildlife and ecosystems. Rapid changes in air temperatures, precipitation and snowfall are causing melting ice sheets and accelerating sea level rise. glacier loss, glacier melting and flood can cause substantial human damages, such as in Bangladesh, New Zealand, Australia and parts of the United States. Rapid cooling and warming in arctic regions, coupled with global warming, could dramatically affect regional weather, wildlife and ecosystems.
- Global warming is also threatening to impact on human civilizations.
- Rapid climate change will increase water and food costs, which will strain the food supply globally, affecting human sustainability.
- Warming will raise water and food prices, which will displace rural communities and exacerbate hunger and poverty around the world.
- Warming will also increase the risk of drought, increasing water scarcity and affecting crop production and trade.
- Warming will likely worsen ocean acidification, which will threaten marine life and aquatic habitats.
Another major threat resulting from global warming is the growing danger posed by climate change to coral reefs. Coral reefs provide a vital source of food and livelihood for millions of people, including the indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin. A slowdown or reversal of climate change could result in the death of coral reefs and threaten the lives of millions of people who depend on the reefs for their food. The escalating costs of global warming, the threat to the health of coral reefs and the difficulty of restoring reefs if it is destroyed, pose an immediate and urgent need for drastic action.
Earth scientists have warned that failure to act quickly could cost the life of the planet. Rapid climate change is threatening to influence the earth’s climate and environment and has already caused severe weather changes, changing the world’s rain patterns and increasing the frequency of natural disasters.
The results will be devastating. The consequences of climate change will not be limited to human beings but also to the planet. If we do not act immediately to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the planet will be subjected to severe climate change that will affect its atmosphere, ecosystems and weather and will trigger major consequences for the food supply, climate change and air quality.


Last Night Under the Milky Way
On a night in late May the weather cooperated but the meteors didn't. Lots of people turned out to view the Camelopardalids Meteor Shower, a handful of Richmond Astronomical Society members and perhaps 25 or so Richmond Photography Meetup Group Members. For several hours we had our own mini star party! While most everyone enjoyed the dark skies the meteor shower was a no show. Fortunately the stars were spectacular and much observing and photography ensued.


Beth Connors L&S Sciences
Diurnal variation in robotic observations of carbon export in California coastal waters
One of the most interesting components of the global carbon cycle is the movement of carbon from the atmosphere to the deep ocean, where it is deposited as particulates, a process called the Biological Carbon Pump (BCP). The BCP combines physical oceanography and biology, as the majority of the carbon dioxide that is pulled from the atmosphere into our oceans for biological processes in the photic zone, and then moves from the surface to the deep ocean as zooplankton excrement. Using robotic devices to monitor this chemical and biological cycle, I hope to better understand the diurnal fluctuations in the BCP from the atmosphere to the deep ocean, and therefore better understand how surface zooplankton contribute to carbon cycling on our planet.


Weather Impacts USA Flights
Current snow storms in the United States Northeast have resulted in over 2000 flights being cancelled and severe storm warnings being issued. Winter Storm Niko is largely affecting areas such as Boston, New York, and Philadelphia and snow is expected to continue at the rate of up to an inch per hour throughout Thursday.
The weather conditions are likely to impact on Airfreight to and from this area of the United States over the next few days, as airlines may need to clear backlogs after the storm passes.
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ANOTHER Winter storm is ready to make itself at home here for the next 3 days. Our temperatures will be 23 degrees below average and we will be getting rain and wind and even more snow in our local mountains.
And what is going on at our house? Bruce is trying to get some yard spring cleaning done, the pool ready for summer, and get our garden ready to plant.
Houston, we have a problem...
It's April. This is San Diego.
This is wrong.
Does anyone have some Spring weather they can send my way?


NEW DELHI: The utmost temperature within the nationwide capital on Sunday settled at 30.7 diploma Celsius, eight notches beneath regular for this time of the season, and the bottom since June 17, 2014, the IMD mentioned. It mentioned gentle rain might hit town on Monday.
Delhi recorded 1mm of rainfall up to now 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday, the India Meteorological Division (IMD) mentioned.
The nationwide capital has gauged 23.8mm of rainfall in opposition to a standard of 31.1mm since June 1, when the monsoon season begins within the nation, mentioned an IMD official.
Based on IMD, the minimal temperature within the metropolis on Sunday was recorded at 24.5 levels Celsius, three notches beneath common for this time of the season.
The relative humidity oscillated between 96 per cent and 65 per cent.
The IMD has predicted usually cloudy skies on Monday with gentle to reasonable rain/thundershowers accompanied with gusty winds of round 30-40 kmph pace.
The utmost temperature within the metropolis is more likely to hover round 32 diploma Celsius, whereas the minimal temperature to be round 24 levels on Monday.
The IMD had on Friday mentioned that scattered to pretty widespread rainfall is probably going in Delhi within the subsequent 4 days below the affect of a western disturbance at center tropospheric ranges and of southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea at decrease tropospheric ranges.
It issued a ‘Yellow’ alert, warning of thundershowers or gentle rain, for 4 days beginning Saturday.
The IMD makes use of 4 coloration codes for climate warnings: Inexperienced (no motion wanted), Yellow (watch and keep up to date), Orange (be ready), and Purple (take motion).
The climate is more likely to turn into clear after June 22 with commencing of dry westerly winds, it mentioned, however a steep rise in temperature is just not predicted, it added.
GP Sharma, president (meteorology), Skymet Climate mentioned a cyclonic circulation goes to come back up over components of West Bengal, north Odisha, and adjoining Bangladesh, altering the wind sample within the Indo-Gangetic plains.
“This cyclonic circulation will provoke the everyday easterly movement which is essential for the progress of the monsoon in the direction of northwest India. The monsoon will attain Delhi across the standard date (June 27), a day earlier than or a day later,” he mentioned.
Final 12 months, the IMD had forecast that the monsoon would arrive in Delhi about weeks earlier than its standard date.
Nevertheless, it reached the capital solely on July 13, making it essentially the most delayed in 19 years.


Low Season: Predicting The Weather
Low season is approaching fast. In Thailand it lasts from May till September. What will the weather be like in different regions of the country in the next five months?
The Eastern Seaboard: Pattaya
The record high in Pattaya normally observed in April (32,9oC); but as far as the year average here is quite stable, do not expect average high lower than 31oC. In May–June Pattaya lives through the ‘hot and humid’ season when rainy days can account up to one third of the whole month, and total rainfall is around 120-148 mm. The main monsoon comes in September–October, with rainy days reaching 17–18 (204-217 mm).
The North Chiang Mai
The North is not necessarily synonymous to ‘cold’. The April average high in Chiang Mai is two degrees higher than in Pattaya. The basic tendency in summer is similar to Pattaya: temperature is lower (from 34,7 oC in May to 31,7 oC in September), humidity is higher. Note that the highest precipitation (211-216 mm) and more rainy days (from 16 to 20 per month) fall between July and September.
The South: Phuket
Water, water all around – that is what the low season in Phuket about. It is not just because Phuket is an island; it means that the number of rainy days per month varies from 19 to 23, and precipitation is about 250 mm, reaching the record 360 mm in September. Do you still long to go to the south? The average temperature is about the same as everywhere else in the country: average low is 24-25 oC, average high is 32 oC.
Isan: Mukdahan and Nong Khai
Isan is a vast region, but for many Pattaya expats the two provinces are of major importance: Nong Khai (border crossing to Vientiane in Laos) and Mukdahan (Savannakhet). The average high in both cities are not comfortable from May to September, reaching 32-34 oC) with record 40-42 oC. August is the wettest month: 320 mm+. The other summer months are much rainier that the worst Pattaya’s September and October: from 220 mm.


Temperatures will continue to rise to become around average as the country is affected by a superficial high air pressure accompanied by west currents in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
The Meteorology Department expected in its Thursday bulletin that the skies will be between clear to partly cloudy in general; rain showers are expected in the coastal mountains.
The Department warned against the formation of frost in the mountains and fog in most of the inland areas.
The winds will be south to southeastern of low to moderate speed, while the sea waves will be of low amplitude.
The expected temperatures in some main Syrian cities are as follows: Damascus 13/04, Daraa 14/05, Homs 12/05, Hama 13/05, Lattakia 17/10, Aleppo 10/03 and Deir Ezzor 14/04.


Second warmest year on record
NASA recently released an article regarding temperature, weather, and global warming and cooling. The article, entitled, "2009: Second Warmest Year on Record; End of Warmest Decade", provides a rather detailed look at global warming trends due to several causes. From the article:
"'There’s always an interest in the annual temperature numbers and on a given year’s ranking, but usually that misses the point,' said James Hansen, the director of Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS). 'There's substantial year-to-year variability of global temperature caused by the tropical El Niño-La Niña cycle. But when we average temperature over five or ten years to minimize that variability, we find that global warming is continuing unabated.'"
While pretty technical, I found the article interesting; particularly the segment on "Decoding the Temperature Record."
"Climate scientists agree that rising levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases trap incoming heat near the surface of the Earth and are the key factors causing the rise in temperatures since 1880, but these gases are not the only factors that can impact global temperatures."
Three others key factors -- including changes in the sun’s irradiance, oscillations of sea surface temperature in the tropics, and changes in aerosol levels -- can also cause slight increases or decreases in the planet's temperature. Overall, the evidence suggests that these effects are not enough to account for the global warming observed since 1880."
You can also check out their Surface Temperature Analysis page to find (and customize in some instances) graphs and maps on temperature trends.


Cornwall Council is currently consulting on the Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy.
Although the air in Cornwall is generally very clean, a few areas have poorer air quality mainly due to road traffic.
The Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy highlights the issues of poor air quality and brings together the action plans for all six Air Quality Management Areas, which include Camborne-Pool-Redruth, Truro, St Austell, Bodmin, Tideford and Gunnislake.
The Strategy also details the current planning policy and guidance for developers and provides Cornwall Council’s commitments to improving air quality. It aims to ensure that everyone has an understanding of Cornwall’s air quality and how they can help take steps to improve problem areas. The strategy has been divided into the main body and appendices due to the large file size. Air Quality Action Plans are included within the appendices.
- Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy (main body)
- Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy Appendices (including Air Quality Action Plans)
Consultation on the Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy
There are a number of way you can give Cornwall Council your views.
You can email them on email@example.com, post your comments to Cornwall Council (to the address at the bottom of this page) or hand them in at a one stop shop.
Cornwall Council are holding a public drop in session on Monday 17 October from 10am – 3pm in the reception area of New County Hall, Truro and Thursday 20 October from 10am – 3pm in the reception area of St Austell One Stop Shop, 39 Penwinnick Road. Officers will be available to discuss the Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy, answer any questions and take your comments.
The consultation ends on Monday 28 November.
Telephone: 0300 1234 212
Write to: Environmental Protection, Cornwall Council One Stop Shop, Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne, TR14 8SX


Why is there frost build up in my attic?
Moisture is ever-present, yet invisible in the air. Added moisture is generated by daily activities like cooking and bathing. In the winter here in the Midwest, additional moisture is often purposefully generated by a humidifier to prevent dry skin, sore throats, dry nostrils, chapped lips, static electricity, and so forth.
Warm indoor air, now moist, rises into your attic space where it collides with cooler air. When the air gets cold, it loses the ability to carry the moisture resulting in small droplets of water called condensation. This condensation will collect on hard surfaces. As temperatures drop, the droplets freeze.
A few seasonal cycles of this freezing moisture can damage wood sheathing, joists, and generate attic mold.


The most popular time to visit T&T is between January and March. This is the Carnival season and the climate is a comfortable average of 25–30°C. By May, the dry season is in full flow and the landscape loses its lushness until the rainy season starts in June. This lasts until December, but watch out for the dry spell in September, which can be a bit of an Indian summer of two to four weeks.
For those who like a warm climate, the good news is that Tobago is hot all year round – even in rainy season when, once the rain clears, you're usually left with a beautiful day. The water remains easily warm to enjoy a swim at anytime throughout the year. Tobago's temperatures are cooler than other Caribbean islands owing to the more constant north east trade winds. The fine winter weather is what attracts so many visitors to Tobago and makes it rhe perfect alternative to a grey, wet winter at home (If you live in England like me!).
However, in November it has been known to rain most of the month, with occasional periods when the rain goes on for days on end. The temperature, though, usually stays pleasant. Annual rainfall is about 40 inches (200cm) over most of the country. Fortunately, hurricanes in Tobago are rare as it is just south of the hurricane belt.


Managing Air Quality
Air quality and dust
Commonly called dust, scientists and regulators refer to the term “Particulate Matter” (PM) to describe the range of particles that exist in the air that we breathe.
Particulate matter exists naturally in the atmosphere, for example as sea-salt spray and pollens. It also includes particulates from human activities such as vehicle exhausts, industrial processes, power stations, mining, farming and domestic wood heaters, as well as smoke from bushfires.
Large particles can cause amenity issues, such as the visibility of dust in the air, as well as settling on washing hung outside, house roofs, outdoor furniture and vehicles.
Exposure to particulate matter can also be associated with health impacts. The likely risk of these impacts depends on a range of factors including age and the general health of the person.
You can read more about the effects of mine dust in the NSW health fact sheet: “Mine dust and you”, which you can download from the NSW government health department website at www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment under the factsheet quick link.
Management of air quality
MTW’s Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) outlines how we manage and reduce air quality impacts to ensure that levels do not exceed the specified criteria.
We try to reduce dust created by our operations in the following ways:
- Using water trucks to dampen haul routes
- Automatic activation of sprays at our hoppers when haul trucks dump their loads
- Minimising tip heights
- Restricting the removal of topsoil to ensure that it contains enough moisture
- Enclosing coal processing areas
- Modifying or shutting down mine operations during extreme weather, including windy and dry conditions
- Covering coal conveyors and keeping stockpiles damp
- Stabilising exposed areas through various techniques including aerial seeding
- Rehabilitating mined land as soon as possible to reduce exposed areas
- Restricting blasting during adverse weather conditions
- Implementing overburden dumping restrictions in dust sensitive areas
- Educating employees about minimising the generation of dust when operating heavy machinery
Community Response Officers
Community Response Officers (CROs) routinely undertake visual inspections of MTW’s operations, from inside and outside the mine’s boundary. They also validate real-time air quality alarms and advise the the mine shift coordinator of any problem dust sources.
Our CROs provide regular feedback to the mine shift coordinator (OCE) to help them to make changes to mining operations if dust levels are increasing, and to let them know whether the changes are working to reduce dust levels in real time.
CROs also speak with community members who voice concern regarding air quality. They receive and respond to complaints and inform community members of current conditions, and (if applicable), any changes which have been introduced to help control emissions.
MTW operates a network of real-time and static monitoring devices to measure compliance with air quality conditions. Real-time monitoring data is reviewed and reported daily through this website, while static monitoring data and more detailed trend information is made available on a monthly basis in the document library of this website.
Meteorological data is collected on a continuous basis via the Charlton Ridge meteorological station. The meteorological station provides real-time data on key weather parameters such as wind speed and direction, allowing the operation to make informed decisions on blasting and dumping operations each day.
In 2010, the Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring Network (UHAQMN) was established to provide reliable, regional air quality monitoring data. Monitoring stations are located throughout the Upper Hunter, including Singleton and Muswellbrook. All of the monitoring sites measure dust particles, such as PM10, wind speed and wind direction. Data from the UHAQMN can be viewed at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/aqms/upperhunter.htm
Where can I find out more information?
The MTW Annual Environmental Review provides a summary of compliance monitoring data for the previous year. The MTW Air Quality Management Plan describes the measures employed to minimise air quality emissions each day.
All documents are available in our document library.
Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSP) refers to the total of all particles suspended in the air. Even the largest of these particles is barely half the width of a human hair.
A subset of TSP, describing those particles with an equivalent spherical disameter of 10um or less (smaller than 1/7th of a hair width). Particles in the size range 2.5um to 10um in diameter are reffered to as coarse particles (PM2.5-PM10)
Sources of particulate matter
Particulate matter emissions from mining can result from a range of processes. Wind movement over exposed ground (waste dumps) and vehicles travelling on haul roads are the most significant dust sources, followed by other processes such as the movement of material, blasting, and stockpiling of coal.
Regulating air quality
The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) is the principal piece of legislation regulating pollution (including air pollution) emissions in NSW. Compliance is assessed against conditions in a mines Environmental Protection Licence (EPL) and Development Consent both of which are available in the sites Document Library.
Dust generated by mine sites is also regulated against standards adopted by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). These standards are set nationally under the National
Environment Protection Measure – Air. To find out more about these standards visit www.environment.gov.au
Coal mines are required to monitor ambient air quality as a condition of their development consents and/or environment protection licenses issued by the EPA. These conditions require mining operations to manage, monitor and report on concentrations of air pollutants in and around their mines.


Here's the National Weather Service's technical explanation of what's happening with the local weather:
"Mid level deformation zone associated with mid level shortwave will rotate across the Mid South through mid afternoon."
Translation: A weather event packing snow, ice, sleet, freezing temperatures and a bone-chilling wind chill has Greater Memphis on lockdown.
Schools, daycares, government offices and more shutdown amid hazardous conditions that include icy roads. Travel is expected to remain hazardous through Tuesday morning with temperatures remaining below freezing.
For those who did have to out into the elements, the morning drive was treacherous. An icy glaze covered streets across Shelby County, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Representatives from law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services and support bureaus tracked incidents through the night at the Shelby County Emergency Operations Center in east Memphis.
MLGW and public works crews were scurrying to clear dozens of downed trees and power lines. Citizens were being encouraged to stay in contact with relatives and friends, especially those who are elderly, disabled or live alone. Pets need to be sheltered because of the very cold temperatures predicted through Tuesday.
Both Shelby County Mayor Mark H. Luttrell Jr. and Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam declared a State of Emergency of Emergency yesterday.
Here was the National Weather Service forecast:
· This afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as 5. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
· Tonight : Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
· Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
· Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
· Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
· Wednesday night: A slight chance of rain, snow, and sleet. Cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
· Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Solid Waste Collection – Inclement Weather Schedule
Customers normally serviced by City of Memphis Solid Waste Management Department crews on Monday, March 3rd, will experience collection delays due to inclement weather. Service will resume Tuesday, March 4th, weather permitting. This will result in all customers receiving collection one (1) day later than scheduled, with services running through Saturday, March 8th.
Customers serviced by Republic Services will receive collection one (1) day later than scheduled all week, with services running through Saturday, March 8th. Collection of yard debris and trash outside the cart will be delayed as well.
Residents of mobile home communities serviced by Waste Connections will receive collection one (1) day later than scheduled all week, with services running through Saturday, March 8th.
During a weather disruption, customers are asked to place carts and bins out to the curb on their regular collection day and leave them at the curb until serviced. Collection crews will make every effort to resume normal collections as soon as weather permits.
(Visit www.memphiswaste.org or http://memphiswaste.memphistn.gov for schedule updates.)
Contact Shelby County Emergency Operations Center at (901) 515-2525 or go to these websites:
Facebook Group Shelby County Office of Preparedness


The importance of tidy air in maintaining a healthy lifestyle can not be overemphasized. While lots of people are aware of the requirement for clean outdoor air, the top quality of indoor air is usually neglected. However, taking into consideration that individuals invest most of their time inside your home, whether in the house, work, or in various other interior atmospheres, making sure good interior air top quality is necessary for general well-being.
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The most immediate impact of aircraft is noise - whether it is the regular rumble of international jets or the buzz of microlights and light aircraft on sunny afternoons. The noise from airborne aircraft is related to air speed. Any fast-moving components, such as propellers and compressor blades, generate noise, as do the exhaust gases of jets. Aircraft are also responsible for an increasing proportion of air pollutant emissions, both at local and global level.
An airplane is considered a vehicle, so it works the same way like cars and other transportation modes which run on fuel. The amount of pollution each vehicle contributes however depends on the size of the vehicle and the distance that it needs to travel. The wider the distance and the bigger the size is, the bigger the volume of the pollution.


The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), monitors every pound of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) exiting the smoke stacks on a 24/7 basis. This CEMS system monitors the emission output levels for the General Electric LM6000 natural gas turbine.
The BPU relies on natural gas to generate electricity and no longer burns coal. As a result, the air emission output has been reduced by more than 75%. In addition, two former coal boilers were converted to fire natural gas. As natural gas burns more efficiently, a CEMS system is not required for these two boilers which now qualify as Low Mass Emitters.
All air emissions are reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on a quarterly basis as per our U.S. EPA Title V Air Permit.


A scientific report which was released on Monday said that the Earth’s climate will warm by another 2 degrees C (3.8 degrees F) — paying little mind to what we do later on to restrict ozone depleting substance emissions.
There’s just a 5% chance that Earth will warm 2 degrees or less before this present century’s over, the study said. It demonstrates a minor 1% chance that warming could be at or underneath 1.5 degrees, which was the objective set by the 2016 Paris Agreement.
“Our analysis is compatible with previous estimates, but it finds that the most optimistic projections are unlikely to happen,” said study lead author Adrian Raftery of the University of Washington. “We’re closer to the margin than we think.”
The study was distributed in the British journal Nature Climate Change.
The consuming of petroleum derivatives, for example, gas, oil and coal is making the planet warm to levels that can’t be clarified by regular elements, researchers say.
To concoct his decision, Raftery and his group took a gander at add up to total populace, total national output per individual and the measure of carbon transmitted for every dollar of financial movement.
The Paris Agreement of 2016 was marked by 195 nations including the United States to keep worldwide temperature rise under 2 degrees above pre-mechanical levels. President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the settlement prior this year.
“Overall, the goals expressed in the Paris Agreement are ambitious but realistic,” Raftery said. “The bad news is they are unlikely to be enough to achieve the target of keeping warming at or below 1.5 degrees C.”
“Our estimates are based on things that have already happened, things we can observe, and they point to the part of future warming that is already committed to by past emissions,” Mauritsen said. “Future carbon dioxide emissions will then add extra warming on top of that commitment.”


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by Mark Gongloff
Spring doesn’t formally start for greater than three weeks, nevertheless it got here early to Chicago this week, with temperatures hitting a pleasing 74 levels Fahrenheit Tuesday afternoon. Spring then shortly turned to summer time, with extreme thunderstorms slamming the world Tuesday night time, bringing hail and reported tornadoes. Then winter returned on Wednesday morning, skipping fall, because the mercury plunged into the 20s, with icy winds and snow flurries.
Only a completely regular 24 hours in February.
Truly, the climate all over the world has been something however regular this winter. Extra to the purpose, it has compelled us to rethink what “regular” even means anymore when international warming is making the local weather more and more chaotic.
“If the local weather have been altering extra slowly, it might be more durable to see,” Berkeley Earth local weather scientist Zeke Hausfather stated. “But it surely’s laborious to disregard a 70-degree day in February.”
The U.S. is within the grips of a snow drought, with extra floor naked of the white stuff in late February than in every other yr since Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration information starting in 2004. Ski resorts are shutting down from Indiana to the Alps. Dogsled races have been canceled. Wisconsin golf programs opened early. Simply 2.7% of the Nice Lakes was lined in ice in mid-February, in response to the NOAA, the bottom since information start in 1973.
This January was the world’s warmest since a minimum of 1850, and this February is on observe to comply with swimsuit, in response to Hausfather. International common sea floor temperature blew away the report for the most popular January ever and got here near being the most popular month ever, in response to the EU’s Copernicus Local weather Change Service.
Tons of of information fell throughout the US this week in a weird winter warmth wave that elevated temperatures to 100F in Texas and 81F in St. Louis and sparked a handful of wildfires. Smoke from these fires gave New York Metropolis an unwelcome whiff of final summer time’s Canadian haze. That was swiftly adopted by a whiplash-inducing temperature drop of 60F in some elements of the Midwest.
A few of this freakish climate is because of robust El Niño situations within the Jap Pacific, which have a tendency to boost temperatures and wreak havoc all over the world. Snow cowl was additionally low within the U.S. in 2016, the final robust El Niño winter.
However this El Niño comes within the context of a long-term heating pattern. Common international floor temperatures have risen 1.2 levels Celsius from preindustrial averages, thanks primarily to the greenhouse gases launched by burning fossil fuels. El Niño is giving that long-term pattern just a little further kick.
It’s difficult to ascribe anybody climate occasion to international warming, however a large warmth wave in February has local weather change’s fingerprints throughout it. The nonprofit analysis group Local weather Central estimates it made Chicago’s excessive temperature on Tuesday 4 instances likelier.
This winter can also be a style of what’s to return as temperatures maintain rising. For instance, this week’s warmth wave was due partially to the aforementioned lack of snow cowl, which makes the bottom hotter and drier. Add robust, dry winds from Mexico, and we received rising temperatures and wildfire dangers. Future winter storms could also be wetter and dump extra snow unexpectedly as a result of hotter air holds extra moisture. However a hotter local weather might additionally imply fewer snowstorms in some locations and in spring and fall, and snowpack tends to soften shortly in 70-degree climate.
Since 1970, winters have already warmed by 3.8F, on common, in 233 U.S. cities studied by Local weather Central. Winter is warming sooner than different seasons, and colder elements of the nation are warming sooner than hotter ones.
All of it will spell a way forward for iffy snowfall and extra torrential rainstorms, together with the “atmospheric rivers” which have pounded California for a lot of this winter. If not managed correctly, that might result in longer wildfire seasons (Canada’s has already begun) and less-reliable water provide for states that rely on snowmelt. There’s additionally a principle that, by upsetting the jet stream, international warming may paradoxically make polar vortexes extra frequent, bringing lethal chilly to locations that aren’t used to it.
If there’s a silver lining, a freaky February makes it a lot more durable for skeptics to disclaim the truth of a altering local weather. That might construct help to hasten the modifications wanted to cease burning the fossil fuels which can be warming the planet. Whereas we watch for that, we’ll want to arrange for the results of extra wild winter climate to return.


I have used hygrometer to measure the humidity. My colleague says we can measure humidity not one but in two ways. Which are those?
Your colleague is right. You can measure humidity in two ways. These are quite different from each other. One method is called specific humidity and another is called relative humidity.
Amy, we can use specific or relative humidity methods to measure the humidity. specific humidity is the mass of water vapor present in a Kg mass of air whereas relative humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air in comparison to the maximum amount that could be present at that temperature.
Well, you can either use twisted fiber hygrometers or psychrometers.


Extended and more severe droughts are expected to plague the southwestern United States and Central America by the end of this century, reported CBS News. These droughts will be worse than anything that’s occurred in the last 1,000 years.
According to a report published in Science Advances, research scientists predicted that the Great Plains and American Southwest will be the most affected by “persistent” and dangerous “mega-droughts” by the end of this century. CBS News noted that such phenomena have contributed to the decline of several centuries over the course of history. These findings are very alarming and should be properly heeded.
“The story is a bit bleak,” said Jason E. Smerdon, a co-author and climate scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. “Even when selecting for the worst mega drought-dominated period, the 21st century projections make (those) mega droughts seem like quaint walks through the Garden of Eden.”
Using data from the North American Drought Atlas, a catalogue of recreated droughts over the last 2,500 years, scientists were able to predict where our planet was headed. After applying 17 different climate models, they produced two possible scenarios; one with the current trends, and one if mankind aggressively acted in slowing climate change.
This video released by NASA shows a visual rendering of what areas will be affected by these impending mega-droughts.
“The surprising thing to us was really how consistent the response was over these regions, nearly regardless of what model we used or what soil moisture metric we looked at,” said lead author Ben Cook of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. “It all showed this really, really significant drying.”
NASA verified that the current drought is affecting 64 million people in the Plains and Southwest. If we continue on this current trend, then many more will eventually become affected by the growing droughts, said NASA.
Our climate and planetary well-being are on a collision course for disaster. If we don’t act soon, then every living organisms’ way of life stands to be greatly threatened and damaged by climate change.


- CWRF is a Climate extension of the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF):
- Inherits all WRF functionalities for NWP while enhancing the capability to predict climate, thus has unified applications for both weather forecast and climate prediction.
- CWRF incorporates a grand ensemble of alternative physics schemes:
- Contains more than 1024 of alternative physics configurations representing interactions between surface (land, ocean), planetary boundary layer, cumulus (deep, shallow), microphysics, cloud, aerosol, and radiation.
- Facilitates the use of an optimized physics ensemble approach to improve weather forecast or climate prediction along with a reliable uncertainty estimate.
- Weights individual members by their skills resolving past observations to provide strong constraints on the ensemble prediction of future outcome.
- CWRF provides a societal service capability for climate impacts:
- Meets the actual need of stakeholders for credible information on natural resource changes at regional-local scales.
- Couples the predictive ability for terrestrial hydrology, coastal ocean, UV radiation, crop growth, air quality, water quality, ecosystem.


The Storm of 1927
After many rough storms along the coast, in 1927 the Addy Sea was moved to the west onto another of the four Addy lots. The smaller cottage in back (Addy #3) was sold to family friends of the Addy’s, the Perry’s. In 1998 it was donated and moved to its current location on Route 26 and is now the Nature Center for Bethany Beach. The entire operation of moving was accomplished with man-power, mule-power and logs.
Addy House #4 (currently known as the Addy Sea)
before it was moved to its present location after the storm of 1927.
Workmen assessing storm damage circa 1927
The Storm of 1962
A Terrifying, Deadly Storm Struck Delaware In 1962… And No One Saw It Coming. Typically, March in Delaware is mild, with some snow, some rain, and some sunny days. Temperatures hover between the low 50s and high 30s, with 3 or 4 inches of rain or snow all month. Big blizzards are rare, and the occasional Nor’easter doesn’t usually cause much trouble for anyone other than maybe some afternoon commuters. March 1962 wasn’t supposed to start off any differently than March of 1961, or March of 1960… and so on. In fact, the weather report for the first week of March 1962 stated that there was a chance of rain on Monday, and that Tuesday would be cool and cloudy. Late Monday night, meteorologists began calling for a Nor’easter, with some snow and light gusts. By daybreak on Tuesday, it was becoming clear that the winds were stronger, the tides were higher, and the storm was larger than anyone expected. When the storm cleared on Friday, it was clear that this storm had been way more devastating than any storm before it. The Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, as it’s been called ever since, was the single most destructive storm that Delaware had ever seen, claiming 7 lives in Delaware alone and causing millions of dollars of property damage.


In this article, we have presented a speech on global warming for students in about 600 words. This is an inspirational and motivational speech for everyone to encourage to keep our environmental temperature balance.
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Speech on Global Warming (600 Words)
Today, I want to discuss global warming – the most significant environmental challenge facing the planet. So tell me about the seriousness of the problem. The bottom line: Anyone who fuels our homes, our cars, and our businesses are heating the Earth faster than expected.
Global warming takes place when the Earth warms up (temperature rises). Greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, water vapor, nitrous oxide, and methane) trap heat and light from the sun in the Earth’s atmosphere and raise the temperature. It harms many people, animals, and plants. Most people can’t make a change, so they die.
While there may be many causes of global warming, the primary and foremost reason is the greenhouse effect. This effect is mainly due to gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbon, nitrous oxide, etc. These gases form a mantle in the Earth’s atmosphere, allowing the sun’s hot rays to enter the Earth but not exit. So, the sun’s temperature is in the lower circle of the Earth, which increases the temperature.
The world fears that by 2050 the temperature will rise from about 4° to 5° C. The average temperature of the Earth has increased by 1° C over the last five centuries, and this heat occurs in the twentieth century. Global warming is escalating at a startling rate.
Global warming is changing numerous parts of the planet. Global warming causes the sea to rise, and as the sea rises, water covers many inland islands. It is a big problem for many plants, animals and people of the islands.
Global warming has a lot to do with people as well as animals and plants. It kills algae, but it also destroys enormous forests. The pollution that affects global warming is associated with acid rain. Acid rain slowly destroys almost everything it touches. Global warming is causing more and more fires that can wipe out entire forests. It is because the Earth can become very hot due to global warming. In the woods, the leaves of some plants and trees become so dry that they catch fire.
The rise in average land temperature adversely affects crops, forests, and life growth. It also changes the equilibrium equations of marine organisms. Dissolving glaciers pose a threat to habitat along the coast. Due to these dangerous effects of ‘global warming,’ actions are being taken in the form of conferences, treaties, and research at the international level.
Temperatures based on a world that has been changing for centuries, and it is a common occurrence until humans begin to make a powerful impact on nature. Also, since 1979, land temperatures have risen faster than sea temperatures, and all of these changes start with problems such as ice melting, flooding of areas, and lack of drinking water. E
Earth’s growing population feels the need to address these issues because future generations will suffer all the negative consequences of current human activity.
Also, it is essential to explore the factors that contribute to the current situation on the planet with climate change. Most surveys prove that human activity, such as industry and commerce, is the leading cause of global warming.
Further, the rise of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is a significant contributor to the active process of global warming. Besides, global warming has close ties with various greenhouse gases, creating a unique chemical structure that creates air on the planet, which is even more dangerous to human health.
In conclusion, addressing the environmental problem is one of the most discussed issues these days as the world community is concerned about the future of our planet. There are many ways to reduce carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, but they are not used adequately and are not accessible, especially in developing countries.
Also, it is generally accepted that there is a need to implement various state environmental programs that include local and global measures. Also, people need to understand that global warming is a common problem, which concerns every individual and humanity.


South Korean operator SK Telecom has introduced a compact air-quality monitoring device that connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth, the second move by a major mobile player this week into the ‘smart home’ space.
The Air Cube comes in two models: Air Cube C (KRW149,000 / $134) measures the level of fine dust particles and carbon dioxide, while the Air Cube T (KRW95,000 / $86) monitors fine dust levels and the ‘discomfort’ index (by measuring temperature and humidity). The operator talked up the product’s portability (“Air Cube is small and light-weight, measuring 52mm x 52mm x 52mm and 80 grams”).
The device measures air quality every 15 seconds and displays the results at five levels. When air pollution or contamination reaches or exceeds level four, an alarm goes off.
The Air Cube app, which is available for free at Google Play, Apple App Store and SK Planet T Store, allows users to remotely check air quality and to receive real-time push alerts when the air quality reaches specific contamination thresholds.
The announcement comes just days after Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched an air purifier in China.
Through a remote control app on a smartphone, users can receive pollution readings from the appliance and control its fan speed. They will also get notifications such as when a replacement filter is needed or the internal fan needs to be changed. The Mi Air Purifier is priced at $150.
The device is not Xiaomi’s first move to diversify its product line. Earlier this year it beta-tested four smart home gadgets – a webcam, light bulb, power plug and remote control centre. It has also launched a blood pressure monitor and a WiFi router.


Recent deadly tornadoes
Following is a list of four of Oklahoma's recent deadly tornadoes:
April 14, 2011
At least 21 tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma. The strongest of the tornadoes hit Tushka, where two women died in the storm.
May 10, 2010
Two EF4 tornadoes, four EF3 tornadoes and 49 weaker twisters leave devastation from Little Axe to Choctaw to Tecumseh and parts in between. At least three people were killed and scores of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.
Feb. 10, 2009
A tornado struck Lone Grove, resulting in eight deaths. More than 300 homes were damaged. The same rare winter storm system damaged homes in Edmond and Oklahoma City.
May 10, 2008
After tornadoes touched down in Picher and northern and eastern areas of the state, seven people died and at least 150 were injured and 114 homes were destroyed.
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Do Air Purifiers Remove Dust
Regardless of which kind of house you reside in, or in which you’re located, dust will settle and collect on every one the surfaces of your property. While beyond a highly controlled clean-room we’ll never be totally free from dust, so there are many means to cut the total amount of dust from your indoor atmosphere. One way would be to use a air conditioner.
What is Dust Made of?
So as to comprehend the way an air conditioner can help decrease dust in the house, first we have to know what dust really is. Even though it’s going to often seem like uniform gray dirt once it melts on allergens, dust is really a hodge-podge assortment of several distinct sorts of small particles which come from an astonishing variety of resources.
It’s a frequent myth that household dust is chiefly comprised of our skin cells which have discard. In reality, the specific composition of rain may change between each family, and is founded upon lots of factors, such as how many pets and people reside in the house, exterior environment, as well as how meals are generally consumed and cooked. For the majority of us dust is made.
Dust Can Be Dangerous To Your Health
Our bodies utilize lungs because the normal defense mechanisms to eliminate dust particles out of our respiratory tract. So it might appear relatively benign, but if subjected to elevated levels of dust, then the health threat goes up drastically. Listed here are a few of the most frequent ailments which may be brought on by dust: asbestosis, hard steel disease, silicosis, along with siderosis.
Do Air Purifiers Remove Dust?
Most air compressors do eliminate dust from your property. Particularly successful are HEPA air compressors which are effective at capturing dust that’s floating in the region. A fantastic excellent HEPA filter may remove up to 99.97 percent or airborne particles. It operates by circulating the air.
In the procedure it attracts in the atmosphere, pulling along with the small particulate matter that’s airborne. Probiotic are purifiers may also lessen dust from the atmosphere by absorbing resources which are also employed from the dust mites. But, not all of air purifiers are great for eliminating dust.
Carbon filter components aren’t meant to catch particle issue. They’re great, but at catching gases and scents. On a number of those carbon air purifiers, then you may locate a prefilter which will catch a number of this dust, however it will not compare to HEPA units.


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The Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) is working on a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Audit Program that will focus on reducing GHG emissions from manufacturing facilities. The program has been created in response to Colorado Revised Statute Section 25-7-102(2(g) which set the following goals for GHG reduction in the state:
The audit program will be based on manufacturing facilities’ relative contribution, so large contributors to GHG emissions will be the focus of the program in the beginning. Manufacturing facilities with direct emissions of equal to or more than 50,000 metric tons of CO2e per year through 2019 will be the affected facilities at first. It is expected that the applicability will be lowered to smaller contributors in the future. Facilities that will be excluded will be Oil and Gas, Landfills, Underground Coal Mines, Electric Generating Units and Food Processing Facilities. Most of those types of sources are covered under separate regulations.
The audit program will require energy and emission control audits addressing GHG emissions from energy-intensive, trade exposed manufacturing facilities (EITEs) as well as non EITE facilities. For EITEs it will require that the audit be done by a 3rd party every 5 years through 2035. Non EITE facilities will be required to implement management systems for energy and GHG emission reductions over a 5-year period. APCD wants facilities to help decide what sources should be included in their own audit, with the focus being on the sources that have the most emissions.
The audit will help to establish GHG Best Available Control Technologies (BACT) and Best Available Energy Efficiency Practices (BAEEP). These will likely be set per facility instead of per industry. The audit report should recommend a compliance process. If sources do not meet GHG BACT and BAEEP, the commission will consider the regulatory requirements to further mitigate the costs of reducing emissions and provide incentives to reduce emissions. APCD would also like to utilize existing programs like ISO.
APCD expects to have draft language for the audit program out by mid-February 2021. In April there will be a request for a rulemaking and a rulemaking hearing in July. For more information on the upcoming GHG audit program for Colorado manufacturer’s, go to the CDPHE website for the program:
On December 15, 2020 Governor Polis released a statement about his intentions to push for a downgrade for the Denver Metropolitan/North Front Range Area from serious to severe non-attainment for the area’s ozone levels. The area has been unable to achieve a ground-level ozone standard of 75 ppb. The statement said that state agencies and stakeholders should plan for the downgrade in 2022.
Currently, sources that have a potential to emit (PTE) over 50 tons per year of VOC and NOx need to have Title V permits. However, this will likely soon change again. The major source level was only recently moved down from 100 tons per year in January of 2020. Sources that have air permits with VOC or NOx emissions between 25 and 50 tons per year are going to have to either limit their emissions to less than 25 tons per year or apply for a Title V permit within 1 year of the severe designation.
If a source intends to submit a synthetic minor permit, which would limit their emissions to less than 25 tons per year, then the permit needs to be ISSUED by the Air Pollution Control Division within the 12-month period after the change to avoid Title V permit application requirements. Often permits take several (4-18) months to be issued by the Air Pollution Control Division, so applications for synthetic minor permits need to be submitted in the upcoming months.
If a source intends to submit a Title V permit application, the application will need to be submitted within 12 months of the redesignation date, so likely in 2023.
Sources should now be looking at their PTE accounting and deciding what will work best for them.
To help sources decide which direction to go with their air permit, Applewood has assembled the following table that outlines the benefits and disadvantages of each type of air permit: Benefits and Drawbacks of Major or Minor Source Permits
My son has asthma and the wildfire smoke has been making him cough. It is a nasty, goopy cough, which has garnered some fun stares in COVID times. His asthma specialist recommended that we purchase HEPA air purifiers and place them in our home. This is also the best way to deal with wildfire smoke even if you do not have asthma. However, if you do not want to go out and buy expensive HEPA filters, check out this great video from the University of Michigan on how to make a HEPA air purifier yourself! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH5APw_SLUU
Cities in the United States have seen a noticeable improvement in air quality because of reduced vehicle miles traveled. Improved air quality that has been the result of people staying at home recently could help some marginal nonattainment areas meet the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 0.070 ppm Ozone. That would mean some nonattainment areas could see improved air quality that would help them avoid more stringent permit limits on Nitrogen Oxide and Volatile Organic Compound pollution, which are Ozone precursors. The avoidance of more stringent limits could be beneficial to industry in the designated marginal nonattainment areas.
Avoiding a more stringent designation, however, could be quite tricky. Just as states have argued that events such as wildfires are “Exceptional Events” and should be exempted from data for the area, it is also likely that “Exceptional Event” designation would be used in the opposite manner in this situation. Environmental groups could argue that areas which met the standard due to the impact of COVID-19 should not be able to use the improved air quality data to avoid more stringent reclassification.
Clean Air Act Section 107, 42 USC Section 7407(d)(3)(E)(iii) states that nonattainment redesignation needs to show that “improvement in air quality is due to permanent and enforceable reductions in emissions resulting from implementation of the applicable implementation plan.” States would have figure out a way to make reductions part of the implementation plan and enforceable.
If there is a silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic, reduction in overall vehicle miles traveled and longer-term improved air quality could be it. Many companies have been able to use the stay at home orders to improve their work-from-home capabilities. It is also possible that some companies will continue to let more employees work from home, which could show permanent reductions in ozone levels in nonattainment areas even over time. The pandemic has shown us that it is possible to get people out of cars and the impact does reduce air pollution in cities – and fast. Now it will be interesting to see if these changes lead to permanent policy changes and improvements in overall air quality in cities, which would help the people living in those cities to breathe cleaner air and it could help industry avoid more stringent air permit limitations.
Yesterday was a busy day for air quality in Colorado! Governor Jared Polis signed a Greening the Government Executive Order which sets specific targets for lowering greenhouse gas emissions. See the announcement here: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/gov-polis-signs-greening-government-executive-order
The EPA also sent out a press release stating that it is finalizing the reclassification of the Denver Front Range as a “serious” nonattainment area for ozone. The reclassification won’t be final until it is published in the Federal Register, which will likely happen in the next few days. See the update on Denver 7 News here: https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/state-news/epa-lowers-denver-areas-air-quality-rating-to-serious


Lily ： Did your hear the weather report yesterday evening, Jack?
Jack: No, I was preparing for our weekend camping trip then. What will the weather be like at the weekend? I hope we will have a sunny day for camping.
杰克：没有，我在为周末的野营做准备。周 末天气怎么样？我希望我们能有一 个阳光灿烂的野营好天气。
Lily ： Unfortunately. the report said that there would be a cold rain. What shall we do?
Jack:Don’t worry,Lily. Weather reports often make mistakes. Let’s wait and see. Maybe the rain will arrive earlier or later than the weekend.
杰克：别担心，莉莉。天气预报常常出错， 我们等等看。也许那场雨会在周末 之前或者之后下呢。
Lily：You are always optimistic. But it seems we have no other choice. How I wish the weather would be always balmy and sunny as it is today.
莉莉：你总是很乐观。不过我们好像也没 有其他选择了。我真希望天气永远 能像今天这么温暖灿烂。


The Guardian | World | Australia | Western Australia - January 30. 2016 - January 31(1:01 GMT): Tropical Cyclone Stan Weakens as it Crosses Pilbara Coast in Western Australia
The cyclone crossed at the Pardoo roadhouse, east Pilbara coast at 2am and was on Sunday morning moving inland in a south-easterly direction.
It was still classified as a category two cyclone and was moving about 18km/h.
Residents living between Port Hedland and Wallal, including Pardoo, Wallal, Eighty Mile and Marble Bar, were still on red alert, with WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services warning a threat to lives and homes still existed.
People living in the cyclone’s path have been told to shelter in the strongest part of their home and stay away from windows and doors until the all-clear sign was sounded by authorities.
Tropical cyclone meteorologist Joe Courtney said it was fortunate that Cyclone Stan did not intensify into a more severe cyclone overnight.
“We believe it was a category two. Fortunately, it didn’t intensify to become a severe cyclone,” he said.
“The primary threat is mainly rainfall, and fortunately it will avoid most of the major river system of the Pilbara.”
While Pardoo, a roadhouse tavern and cattle station on the Great Northern Highway, was expected to be the worst hit, Courtney said the strongest winds occurred east of Pardoo and there was no major damage reported from the community.
“They’re very resilient people out there,” he said. “They’ve had category four and five cyclones come through in recent history, so a category two cyclone shouldn’t cause any significant damage for those areas.”
However, potential for heavy rain still remained, with widespread rainfall between 50mm and 100mm expected to fall near the cyclone.
Courtney said current wind gusts of up to 130km/h near the centre would weaken to about 110km/h later on Sunday morning, progressively easing as the day goes on.
Stan is the first cyclone of the Australian season, which begins officially on 1 November each year.
Temporary evacuation centres have been set up at Karratha and South Hedland.


The large masses of smoke from Australia’s bushfires reached the stratosphere and traveled thousands of kilometers, affecting global atmospheric conditions today, according to NASA observations.
Satellite tracking by the NASA indicates that the aerosols and smoke from these massive fires are causing significant local devastation.
Specialists from the US agency explained that searing heat combined with historical dryness led to the formation of an unusually large number of pyrocumulonimbus (PyroCb) or fire-induced thunderstorms.
Such phenomena are ‘triggered by the uplift of ash, smoke, and burning material via super-heated updrafts. As these materials cool, clouds are formed that behave like traditional thunderstorms but without the accompanying precipitation,’ according to the report.
‘PyroCb events provide a pathway for smoke to reach the stratosphere more than 10 miles (16 km) in altitude. Once in the stratosphere, the smoke can travel thousands of miles from its source, affecting atmospheric conditions globally,’ the study continued.


An interesting experiment is taking place in a Staffordshire forest. An area of the woodland has been cordoned off and the trees within the site are being subjected to high levels of carbon dioxide. The project has been set up to measure how trees will deal with the higher levels of CO2 in that are expected in the future.
Scientists in the US have found a way of converting carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into a fuel in the same way that plant use enzymes to convert CO2 into sugars during photosynthesis. The researchers used a metal compound catalyst to convert CO2 into carbon monoxide, which can then be synthesized to methanol.
CO2 levels are predicted to be above 400 parts per million for the present year. Apart from human intervention, the recent increase in levels is as a result of El Niño. This climate phenomenon has warmed and dried the tropics, which has resulted in less photosynthesis and forest fires. The last time carbon dioxide levels were regularly above 400ppm was three to five million years ago.


"The ENTIRE country will bake in the fiercest April temperatures for years out-scorching Spain, Greece and even North Africa, according to some forecasts.Early long-range models show a freak set of conditions due to come into play at the start of next month will trigger the long-awaited heatwave.
Thermometers are expected to tip the 80F mark in time for Easter which is on course to beat the historic scorchers of 1984 and 2011.
An unusually wavy jet stream will drag swathes of scorching air in from the Continent while high pressure will see Britain bask in blue skies and sunshine.
The sizzling prediction ties in with suggestions this summer is on course to be a super-scorcher putting even The Great Heatwave of 1906 in the shade.
Blistering heat lasted a week and with the mercury rocketing past 90F for four days it is considered the severest of the 20th century.
Experts say things will start to heat up in just a few weeks thanks to the “wildly deviating” jet stream and warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific"


Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched the PM2.5 duct type fine dust sensor
The sensor comes in two variants and creates a healthy as well as productive indoor air climate.
Part of the Symaro product group, the sensors measure dust and dirt particles, including fine sand, transmitting them rapidly and precisely to advanced building management systems for comprehensive climate monitoring and control.
This improves the indoor air quality of residential and commercial buildings, which in turn has a positive effect on the health and comfort of room occupants. By ensuring the early detection of hazardous particles, the sensors help achieve energy and cost-efficient control of the entire HVAC system.
Improved safety for buildings and users
The new PM 2.5 air duct fine dust sensors precisely measure and monitor the indoor and outside air quality, thus protecting the safety of building occupants. Together with a building management system, the sensors control the air quality in air handling units and can follow the air pollution in one or multiple rooms.
The new sensor is available in two variants. One sensor has duct probes that detect fine dust PM2.5, which are harmful to humans, and PM10. The other option has multiple measurement capabilities to measure fine dust, humidity and temperature. The duct type fine dust sensor design makes maintenance fast and easy.
Unique design for maximum precision
PM 2.5 duct type fine dust sensors offer high sensitivity as well as easy installation and configuration, especially in air handling units. The module has a service life of more than six years and is easy to replace. The probes rapidly provide correct measurements irrespective of room and building occupancy, thus reducing commissioning, service and operating costs.
With their unique mechanical design, which allows air to enter and exit through the same opening, the sensors offer a very level high precision. This unique feature provides an exact measurement in the inlet or outlet air ducts of the air handling unit. After the assembly of the head and detection chamber, the chamber is completely sealed off from the sensor head, making it impossible for air from the head to enter the chamber.
This ensures that only air drawn in from the air duct is measured. The new PM2.5 air duct fine dust sensors expand the Symaro sensor portfolio for CO2, humidity, volatile organic compounds (VOC), temperature, fine dust and much more applications.
Smart infrastructure from Siemens intelligently connects energy systems, building technology and industries to evolve the way we live and work.


Human activity has been causing global warming for almost two centuries, says new research, proving that human-induced climate change is not just a 20th century phenomenon.
The study showed that warming began during the early stages of the industrial revolution and was first detected in the Arctic and tropical oceans around the 1830s, which was later spread to Europe, Asia and North America.
However, climate warming appears to have been delayed in the Antarctic, possibly due to the way ocean circulation is pushing warming waters to the North and away from the frozen continent, the researchers said.
“The climate warming we are witnessing today started about 180 years ago,” said lead researcher Nerilie Abram Associate Professor at The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, Australia.
“In the tropical oceans and the Arctic in particular, 180 years of warming has already caused the average climate to emerge above the range of variability that was normal in the centuries prior to the Industrial Revolution,” Abram added.
Abram also found that the early warming was attributed to rising greenhouse gas levels.
Humans only caused small increases in the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere during the 1800s.
“But, the early onset of warming detected in this study indicates the Earth’s climate did respond in a rapid and measureable way to even the small increase in carbon emissions during the start of the industrial age,” explained Helen McGregor from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia.
In addition, the researchers also studied major volcanic eruptions in the early 1800s and found they were only a minor factor in the early onset of climate warming.
The study has important implications for assessing the extent that humans have caused the climate to move away from its pre-industrial state, and will help scientists understand the future impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the climate.
For the study, published in the journal Nature, an international team of scientists examined natural records of climate variations across the world’s oceans and continents.
These included climate histories preserved in corals, cave decorations, tree rings and ice cores. They also analysed thousands of years of climate model simulations to determine what caused the early warming.
Source: India live Today


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GHGSat’s mission is to become the global reference for remote sensing of greenhouse gas (GHG), air quality gas, and other trace gas emissions from any source in the world. In June 2016, GHGSat launched the world’s first high-resolution satellite capable of measuring greenhouse gas (CO2 & CH4) emissions from any industrial facility in the world. GHGSat is using this unique satellite and its patented technology to provide greenhouse gas emissions monitoring data and services globally,with better accuracy and at at a fraction of the cost of comparable alternatives. Owners of industrial facilities are now able to monitor all of their facilities, local or remote, anywhere in the world, with a common technology, in near-real-time. Significantly improved emissions information is enabling industries to better measure, control, and ultimately reduce emissions of GHGs. Building on lessons learned from its demonstration satellite, GHGSat launched its second satellite in Sept 2020 and a third is scheduled for Q1'21. Three more satellites are under construction for launch in early 2022. GHGSat also uses the same instrument technology from its satellites on aircraft, to provide complementary resolution and performance for customers in shale plays. GHGSat’s technology can also be used to monitor air quality gases, as well as other trace gases, in the atmosphere. Business cases are being developed for key markets, such as measuring SOx from ships.Something looks off?


Vietnam is located in both a tropical and a temperate zone. It is characterized by strong monsoon influences, but has a considerable amount of sun, a high rate of rainfall, and high humidity. Regions located near the tropics and in the mountainous regions are endowed with a temperate climate.
The annual average temperature ranges from 22ºC to 27ºC. In Hanoi, the average temperature is 23ºC, in Ho Chi Minh City it is 26ºC, and in Hue it is 25ºC.
There are two distinguishable seasons. The cold season occurs from November to April and the hot season from May to October. The difference in temperature between the two seasons in southern Vietnam is almost unnoticeable, averaging 3ºC. The most noticeable variations are found in the northern provinces where differences of 12ºC have been observed. There are essentially four distinct seasons, which are most evident in the northern provinces.


WA Marine Warnings and Forecast for Thursday, January 4, 2018
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
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* WIND...East 15 to 25 knots.
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Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
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* COMBINED SEAS...10 or 11 feet subsiding to 8 or 9 feet Thursday
* BAR CONDITION...Rough becoming moderate Thursday morning.
* FIRST EBB...6 am Thursday.
* SECOND EBB...615 pm Thursday.
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Garnet Hill Weather Forecasting
At Garnet Hill we enjoy the outdoors. Many of the sports we love — skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, paddling and rafting — are affected by forecast so we watch Adirondack weather conditions closely.
Our elevation (2000 feet) has a real impact on the weather forecast up high in North River. The weather here can be very different from what you’ll see in New York City, downstate, Albany or Glens Falls. Warrensburg can see rain when it is snowing at Garnet Hill. Often forecasts for Indian Lake at 1700 feet are more representative for what is happening on the hill than predictions for North Creek or even North River.
Every morning the first source we check are the NWS Albany and the NWS Burlington Forecast Discussions. This analysis is updated with twice a day by meteorologists who spend their day pouring over the various weather models. Garnet Hill is positioned right on the edge of each of the two coverage areas and often you have to interpolate your own forecast, using a combination of the input from the two NWS offices. We find this analysis to be really valuable.
In addition NWS provides a point forecast for Garnet Hill that does account, to some extent, for elevation. Finally, when a winter storm is imminent we always check the county snow forecast map for anticipated totals.
Another valuable resource for us at Garnet Hill, especially in winter, is the NYSB weather page and weather forums at NYSkiBlog.com. The weather page is loaded with valuable data for New York skiers. The NYSB forum has large audience that skis in the Adirondacks and at Gore Mountain, many who are skilled amateur meteorologists. We also follow Darrin Harr the accomplished meteorologist at ilsnow.com.
*All thumbnail weather maps click to enlarge.
You can always call the ski shop (518) 251-2150 or the lodge (518) 251-2444 for up to date weather and trail conditions. Or check this weather page to look at the same forecast data we check to see into the future. We’ve got the highest elevation webcam in Warren County on our trail conditions page to give you an even better view into what is happening up high on our trail network and at Gore Mountain too.


Does it Snow in Vancouver? If you’re wondering about snow in Vancouver, then I got you covered.
YES, it does snow in Vancouver. However, in comparison to the rest of Canada, the amount of snow here is minimal.
The city’s average annual snowfall is about 15 inches, but rain occurs more frequently.
Snowstorms are uncommon in Vancouver, yet even a light snowfall can inflict substantial damage.
Canada is widely regarded as a frigid and snowy country.
However, this is not the case because the temperature varies per city.
Some cities, such as Vancouver, have months of sunshine throughout the year. Even in a sunny location, there are still cloudy days.
In this post, I will answer in detail the question “does it snow in Vancouver?”
Let’s get started.
Does it Snow in Vancouver?
As previously noted, the answer is YES, it does snow in Vancouver.
Vancouver is the capital of the British Columbia province in Canada.
It has a population of 631,486 people and spans an area of 114.97 square kilometers, making it the most densely inhabited city in Canada.
Vancouver is well-known for being one of the world’s most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities.
The city is consistently ranked among the top five most livable cities in the world and is the most expensive city in Canada to live in.
Snowfall is a typical occurrence in Vancouver during the winter season, which lasts from December through February.
In certain years, snow can fall as early as October, while in others, snow can fall as late as April.
After 11 snowfall days, Vancouver averages 15 inches (380 mm) of snowfall every year.
Climate of Vancouver
Vancouver’s climate is oceanic, chilly, and humid, with moderate, rainy winters and cool, sunny summers.
The west coast of Canada is the only region where the average temperature remains above freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) even in winter, and Vancouver is the only large city that does not have a freezing winter.
Precipitation is plentiful, totaling 1,200 millimeters per year, but it exceeds 1,600 mm in the northern suburbs, closer to the mountains.
Winter, which runs from December to February, is fairly cold.
In fact, the maximum temperature is approximately 7/8 °C, but it is far milder than the rest of Canada.
Temperatures are comparable to those found in cities such as London and Paris.
Although the climate is generally milder than the rest of Canada, there can be cold periods, even in November, when temperatures can plummet to -12 °C (10.5 °F) or lower.
The coldest temperature ever recorded was -17.8 °C (0 °F) in January 1950.
Snowfall in Vancouver averages 38 centimeters (15 inches) per year, falling across 8 days.
Summer is cold but sunny, with maximum temperatures ranging between 20 °C and 23 °C (68 °F and 73 °F), however the Pacific high-pressure system offers more days of favorable weather than the rest of Canada.
When Does it Snow in Vancouver?
In Vancouver, November is a cold month.
The city’s temperatures range from highs of 45.7 degrees Fahrenheit (7.6 degrees Celsius) to lows of 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius).
In addition, November is the first month when it usually snows in Vancouver, with a snow accumulation of 6 mm (0.24 inches) after 0.7 snowfall days.
In Vancouver, December is the first month of winter weather.
Despite the fact that temperatures in the city are cooler than those reported in November, they rarely drop below freezing.
In December, average temperatures in the city vary from 40.5 degrees Fahrenheit (4.7 degrees Celsius) to 35.4 degrees Fahrenheit (1.9 degrees Celsius).
In December, it snows in Vancouver for two days, accumulating to a depth of 1.61 inches (41 mm).
In Vancouver, January is another chilly month.
Average temperatures in the city are somewhat greater than in December, ranging from 41.5 degrees Fahrenheit (5.3 degrees Celsius) to 36.1 degrees Fahrenheit (2.3 degrees Celsius).
In January, snow falls on Vancouver an average of 1.8 days and amounts to a depth of 2.05 inches (52 mm).
In Vancouver, February marks the end of winter.
The city’s temperatures are frigid and nearly identical to those recorded in January.
In February, temperatures in Vancouver range from 41.9 degrees Fahrenheit (5.5 degrees Celsius) to 36 degrees Fahrenheit (2.2 degrees Celsius).
February is the snowiest month in Vancouver, with the city receiving 2.64 inches (67 mm) of snow after 3.8 snowfall days.
March heralds the spring season in Vancouver, and is once again a snowy month.
Temperatures are warmer than in winter, with highs of 45.7 degrees Fahrenheit (7.6 degrees Celsius) and lows of 38.8 degrees Fahrenheit (3.8 degrees Celsius).
It snows in Vancouver for 1.6 days in March, with a total snowfall of 0.98 inches (25 mm).
Where Does it Snow in Vancouver?
In the winter, snow falls in all regions of Vancouver, however the amount differs around the city’s metropolitan area.
Northern Vancouver typically experiences more snow compared to downtown Vancouver and Richmond.
How Often Does It Snow in Vancouver?
Snow falls here, however not as frequently or heavily as in other places around the country.
Between 2010 and 2019, the city experienced an average of 9.3 inches (24 cm) of snow per year.
The snowiest month tends to be February, while other months such as December and January may also see some snowfall.
Because of its low yearly snowfall, Environment Canada ranks it third among Canadian cities with the least snowfall between 1981 and 2010.
It only had 8.7 days with snowfall of more than 0.2 cm.
Snowfall occurred in January, February, March, November, and December between 2010 and 2019.
Other months that experienced snowfall between 1981 and 2010 included May and October.
It indicates that the average snowfall has likewise reduced over time.
Does Vancouver Experience Snowstorms?
Having answered the question “does it snow in Vancouver?” Let’s look at whether the city does experience snow storms.
Winters in Vancouver are moderate, so you’re unlikely to get more than 2 inches (5 cm) of snow on any one day.
There are, however, a few exceptional days when Vancouver receives up to 10 cm of snowfall in a single day.
Unfortunately, this only happens approximately twice a year.
Blizzards with snowfall totals of up to 25 cm are extremely rare in the city.
It doesn’t happen every year, but if it does, you can count on it in December. Even in the winter, snow does not build much on the ground due to the constant rains.
Snow remains are frequently washed away by rain within a few days.
Ski Resorts in Vancouver
Despite its warm year-round temperature, Vancouver is a popular winter destination for skiers and snowboarders looking to hit the slopes.
The city has beautiful skiing scenery and also held ski and snowboard sports at the Winter Olympics in 2010.
Some of the ski resorts you should visit while in Vancouver are:
Cypress Mountain Ski Resort
Cypress Mountain Ski Resort is Vancouver’s largest ski resort.
It is situated in West Vancouver’s Cypress Provincial Park, about 30 minutes north of downtown Vancouver.
The resort features 53 ski and snowboard routes spread across 600 acres of skiable terrain.
The resort receives 245 inches (6.22 meters) of snow each year on average.
Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort
Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort is around 120 kilometers or an hour and a half drive from Vancouver.
It is the most well-known ski resort near Vancouver and the largest in North America.
The resort boasts 8,171 acres of skiable terrain divided between two summits, Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain.
It also features 200 runs for skiers of all skill levels and an annual snowfall of 467 inches (11.9 meters).
Final Thoughts on the Question: “Does it Snow in Vancouver?”
Does it snow in Vancouver? Definitely YES. Vancouver does experience snow during the winter period that runs from December to February.
However, when it comes to cold, Vancouver is unlike any other big Canadian metropolis.
It’s the only one where the temperature doesn’t drop below freezing even in the dead of winter.
Even though it snows here as well, the amount is less than in other places of Canada.
It’s no surprise that it’s the country’s warmest urban area.
Therefore, while it snows in Vancouver, the volume is much lower.


Help Us Slow Climate Change
Human activities are changing the composition of the atmosphere, accelerating the rate of global climate change. As our climate is now changing more rapidly than ever before, so are regional climates, environments, and habitats. Impacts of global climate change include altered precipitation patterns, more intense storms, flooding, drought, and wildfires.
As animals, pathogens, and disease vectors shift their distribution in response to changing climatic conditions, we know that changes in disease transmission patterns are changing, too. As average temperatures increase, disease vectors such as mosquitoes will move into areas that were once too cold for them to develop.