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15 years of #WEATHER photography in Washington

August 17, 2019: A showcase of the best photos and videos from my 15 years of storm chasing in the D.C. area for the Capital Weather Gang.

Tesla is testing a low-priced Rent #SOLAR program for homes, but read the fine print

August 17, 2019: Tesla has struggled so far to make residential solar power a reality, and company executives are no doubt hoping that a new Rent

Man found dead in underpass after Istanbul #FLOODS

August 17, 2019: A homeless man was found in the Unkapani district, apparently drowned, after heavy rain caused extensive damage

Russia Bans Norways Hurtigruten Cruise Ships From Entering Its #ARCTIC Waters

August 17, 2019: The Norwegian expedition cruise company Hurtigruten has been refused entry to Russian waters above the Arctic circle just two weeks before sailing.

Bill Nye Slams Trump’s #CLIMATE Failures: ‘The U.S. Has Become A Pariah’

August 17, 2019: “Everybody, we have a chance to do this right, to save the world for humans,” the famed TV science

Torrential downpour in Turkey triggers deadly #FLOODING

August 17, 2019: A torrential downpour inundated Istanbul, Turkey, and other northwestern cities of the country on Saturday, resulting in the death of at least one person.

Icelands Okjokull #GLACIER commemorated with plaque

August 17, 2019: A plaque placed on Sunday commemorates Okjokull glacier, which was officially declared dead in 2014.

Varnish and rubber found in #ARCTIC snow, according to study

August 16, 2019: The study postulated that the pollutants were potentially carried via air

Pacific forum turns into row with Australia over #CLIMATE goals

August 16, 2019: Small Pacific nations tell the region's biggest emitter it should be more focused on saving people.

Scientists want to mass produce seaweed that stops cows burping #METHANE - CNET

August 16, 2019: Finding a way to farm seaweed on a global scale could dramatically lessen greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

Alpine climbing routes crumble as #CLIMATE crisis continues

August 16, 2019: High up in the French Alps, the climbers who spend their days on the rocks and glaciers have come to a grim conclusion: the mountains are crumbling around them Continue reading...

Revealed: fierce Pacific forum meeting almost collapsed over #CLIMATE crisis

August 16, 2019: Australia’s prime minister Scott Morrison came under fire from Tuvalu’s leader Enele SopoagaCritical talks at the Pacific Islands Forum almost collapsed twice amid “fierce” clashes between the Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, and Tuvalu’s prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, over Australia’s “red l...

What is an inverted yield curve? Its a recessions canary in a #COAL mine.

August 16, 2019: The culprit named in the Dow's worst day of 2019 is the inverted yield curve. What is it?

Pacific islands will survive #CLIMATE crisis because they pick our fruit, Australias deputy PM says

August 16, 2019: Exclusive: Michael McCormack says island nations want Australia to shut down industry ‘so they can survive’Pacific island nations affected by the climate crisis will continue to survive “because many of their workers come here to pick our fruit”, Australia’s deputy prime minister has said. Michael McCormac...

Months Of #FLOODING On Mississippi River Marooned Midwest Trade

August 16, 2019: Long-term flooding along major waterways stranded barges up and down the Mississippi River this summer and caused havoc with river transportation and the economy that depends on it.

Yellowstone Was Rocked by a Magnitude 7.3 #EARTHQUAKE 60 Years Ago—and the Scars Are Still Visible Today

August 16, 2019: We

Preventing A #CLIMATE Emergency: Is Capitalism The Problem Or Part Of The Solution?

August 16, 2019: Globally, we're under enormous pressure to reduce our environmental impact. But we're still relying on non-renewable energy sources. What's holding us back? What role do different types of capitalism have to play in all of this?

Companies Must Understand The Psychology Of Change To #WEATHER Tomorrows Disruptive Forces

August 16, 2019: The better we understand ourselves, the better we are able to cope with both welcome and unwelcome change. Companies, it turns out, are no different.

Video: Seagull Snatches Baby Shark Out of #OCEAN, Devours It Whole on New Jersey Beach

August 16, 2019: There

Was Deadly Explosion Off the #ARCTIC Coast the Result of a Nuclear-Powered Russian Weapon?

August 16, 2019: An explosion off Russia's Arctic coast has led to speculation that the incident resulted from a failed test of a nuclear-powered cruise missile. Do the details add up?

#HURRICANE Seasons Potential Impact On U.S. Gasoline Supply And Demands

August 16, 2019: An active weather season could have significant impacts on gasoline supply if storms develop in key geographic areas. Current weather models are showing there’s potential for this Atlantic tropical weather season to become more active, which could reveal vulnerabilities in fuel production.

The #OCEAN Cleanup Has Good News, Hopes To Resume Plastic Cleanup Soon

August 16, 2019: The Ocean Cleanup isn't giving up. Its inventor thinks an overtopping issue may be the last one to solve, and an upcoming modification brings the effort closer than ever to cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Nationals vs. Brewers #WEATHER forecast: Muggy but fair with low rain chances

August 16, 2019: Plan on minimal to no game disruptions.

Amazon Announces #RENEWABLE Energy Projects In Virginia And Ireland

August 16, 2019: According to the company, its solar projects in the US have offset the CO2 equivalent of more than 200 million miles of truck deliveries

#CARBON Taxes Have Failed Globally, But The Left-Leaning Denver City Council Will Vote To Impose One Locally

August 16, 2019: Carbon taxes have proven to be politically toxic in Canada, Australia, France, and in the U.S., including in blue states where lawmakers should be most inclined to support the regressive new levy. After these setbacks, carbon tax supporters are hoping to get a local level win this year in Denver.
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