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UK weather: Why is it chilly now and when will it warm up?
Parts of the United Kingdom are expected to experience temperatures that fall to or below zero tonight and possibly again tomorrow. A portion of England experienced temperatures approaching 22 degrees Celsius earlier this month, which could have led some to believe that spring had arrived. However, as May approaches, temperatures have fallen precipitously, compelling some to reapply their winter coats and others to reactivate the heating system.
Plastic industry warms Earth twice as fast as airlines
A new study reveals that the plastics industry emits thousands of tonnes of greenhouse gases annually, which is multiple times worse than the airline industry's contribution. An investigation conducted by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory revealed that the plastic industry emits an estimated 2.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually, in contrast to the 1 billion tonnes released by the airline industry.
Climate change may prompt earlier cicada emergence, US prepares
According to experts, climate change may be gradually modifying the range and behaviour of cicadas, as billions of these insects are projected to invade the United States. Beginning later this month, broods of 13-year and 17-year cicadas will emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803, marking one of the largest emergences in living memory.
Tasmania to build 32ft monolith documenting climate change actions
To answer this query, Australian scientists are constructing Earth's Black Box, a 32-foot-long steel monolith that collects data regarding our planet. It will be populated with hard drives that continuously record climate change, thereby providing an "unbiased account of the events" that culminate in the demise of the Earth.
UK’s emissions dropped 5.4% last year, analysis shows
Greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 52.7% since 1990 as the United Kingdom has transitioned from coal to gas and renewable energy. According to the most recent data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Desnz), "electricity demand continues to decline" in the United Kingdom due to the transition away from heavy industry and the development of more energy-efficient technologies.
Horror film alerts on urgent water pollution concerns
Black Samphire, an environmental folk horror featuring Stephen Fry's voice, illuminates the United Kingdom's increasing water pollution problem by fusing rural myth with the real-world threat of the climate crisis. The buzzing Ritzy cinema in Brixton debuted the environmental horror film Black Samphire just before World Water Day; however, its subject matter was not the urban sprawl of south London.
Protection of climate refugees requires legal definition
Amidst the panels and meeting rooms of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai the previous year, the phrases "climate migrants" and "climate refugees" reverberated significantly. Prominent United Nations officials, external stakeholders, academicians, and activists contending with climate change's repercussions enthusiastically employed these designations.Â
People awake to snowfall during the initial weekend of spring
According to the Met Office, it arrived during the coldest portion of the night, and low pressure provided it with "more energy" than computer models had predicted. The winter season began with snowfall over the first weekend of spring. After temperatures hovered just above freezing on Friday evening, Saturday awoke residents in Bristol to 4–5 centimeters of snow.
Last month: hottest, wettest February in England, Wales
The Met Office has officially declared February of last year the warmest on record in England and Wales. The mean temperature in England was a sweltering 7.5°C, which was 0.5°C higher than the previous record set in 1990. In contrast, Wales experienced mean temperatures of 6.9°C, slightly higher than the record set in 1998 at 6.8°C.
UK floods: Schools shut, trains cancelled amid downpours
The UK faces severe weather with flood warnings and school closures due to heavy rainfall and winds up to 70 mph. Extensive regions are inundated, causing travel disruptions. The Met Office has issued yellow wind and rain warnings for a large part of England. Hundreds of flood alerts have been issued as conditions are aggravated by already saturated grounds. In the wake of these disruptions, colder, more seasonal weather is expected to return soon.
Yellow warnings for 85mph winds across the nation
Yellow warnings for 85mph winds across the nation
Storm Jocelyn will follow Isha with high winds and rain
Storm Jocelyn will follow Isha with high winds and rain