Tracking "Landfalling Droughts" from the ocean provides early warning so that people on land can mitigate or prepare for their effects.
Category: Environment
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Climate Change Effects, Jet Stream and Extreme Weather Link Revealed
International scientists have found a connection between these extreme weather events and climate change's impacts on the jet stream.
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Sustainability and Innovation for the Future Now Showing at RE:TV
Watch the RE:TV, a part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative project of then Prince Charles and the World Economic Forum.
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Prince Charles and WEF Launch Sustainable Markets Initiative.
This is a new economic model with natural, social, human, and financial capital that the World Economic Forum and Prince Charles support.
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Improved Predictions of Mega-storms Will Help Communities Prepare
Improved early warning systems can benefit other areas by helping them build resilience against climate shocks like mega-storms.
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Are Plastic Roads Ready for Commercial Launch?
An August-September Asia Pacific Infrastructure magazine article features a road made from 70% recycled plastic.
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South Korea’s Carbon Emissions and Renewable Energy Efforts
South Korea attempts to achieve its green aspirations by incorporating more renewable energy into its electricity mix, reducing its emissions.
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Invercargill NZ is Trailblazing Renewable Heating System to Reduce Emissions
Invercargill NZ’s plan to invest in a renewable heating network project will improve the city’s air quality and reduce CO2 emissions.
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Report Reveals NZ’s Most Urgent Climate Risks
The NCCRA report shows NZ's most significant risks in 5 domains - natural environment, human, economy, built environment, and governance.
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Does the Plummeting Oil Prices Signal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era?
The Economist reports that major oil companies are selling assets and cutting investments due to declining oil prices.