The period from January 1 to April 9, 2024, which marks the first 100 days of the year, was the hottest temperature ever recorded in France. And the difference with the 2nd hottest value ever recorded for the same period is relatively marked. France has never recorded a start to the year as hot as […]
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CLIMATE: The temperatures in Death Valley could quickly exceed planetary records, i.e. 54.4°C recorded at the same place in 2020 and 2021 Numbers speak louder than words. In the western United States and much of the southern United States, the temperatures reached 47°C in some cities. An “extremely dangerous” heatwave, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in a bulletin […]
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NATURAL DISASTER: A figure that will continue to rise in the coming weeks, according to government data released on Saturday More than 10 million hectares of forests have burned this year in Canada, a figure well above anything the country has ever seen and one that will continue to rise in the coming weeks, according to government data released […]
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CLIMATE CHANGE: It is the longest meteorological drought ever recorded, according to Meteo France French soils are dying of thirst. Metropolitan France did not experience real rain for thirty-two days, the longest meteorological drought ever recorded, which should however be interrupted this Wednesday with the return of some precipitation, we learned from Meteo France. From January 21 to February 21, the aggregate […]
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WEATHER: A 2.1 ° C rise in temperatures was recorded above seasonal norms between January and May, making it the warmest start to the year ahead of 2007 Between January and May 2020, a 2.1 ° C rise in temperatures above seasonal norms was recorded by Météo-France. After the hottest winter in 2019, this is a […]
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GLOBAL WARMING: Another record temperature already made January 2020 the hottest January ever on the planet It’s a record of heat that makes your back cold. The Antarctic recorded a temperature record of more than 20.75 degrees in February, crossing the 20 ° C mark for the first time, Brazilian researcher Carlos Schaefer announced on Thursday. This record was […]
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Three Eastern European countries are demanding guarantees before committing to the “Green Pact”, which provides for EU carbon neutrality by 2050. The nuclear issue sparked “intense” talks Thursday (December 12th, 2019) at the EU summit in Brussels , where three Eastern European countries are asking for guarantees before committing to the “Green Pact”, which provides for carbon neutrality of the EU . EU by 2050. For […]
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The fragile marine ecosystems of Antarctica are the subject of a project of large marine sanctuaries. But not everyone agrees. An international initiative to create large marine sanctuaries around Antarctica to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect fragile marine ecosystems has failed for the eighth consecutive year, blocked by China and Russia. The proposal was presented […]
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PLANET: For the young activist, Greta Thunberg, the climate movement needs, above all, that the leaders in power begin to “listen” to science. Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday refused an environmental award, saying the climate movement did not need a prize, but that ruling officials are beginning to “listen” to “science”. The girl, who rallied millions of people […]
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At bookmakers the 16-year-old, Greta Thunberg is a favourite. Nobel Peace Prize specialists are more sceptical. Greta Thunberg wearing the laurels of peace? The young Swedish spokesperson for the fight against climate change is the bookmaker’s favourite for the Nobel Peace Prize, but the experts are wary. Already recognized by the “Right Livelihood Nobel” and an Amnesty International Award, the 16-year-old girl […]
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