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Loss of oxygen in bodies of water identified as new tipping point
Oxygen concentrations in our planet’s waters are decreasing rapidly and dramatically—from ponds to the ocean. The progressive loss of oxygen threatens not only ecosystems, but also the livelihoods of large sectors of society and the entire planet, according to the authors of an internationa...Read more -
Sharp rise in heavy rain spells during the onset of northeast monsoon: study
There has been a sharp increase in rainfall during the onset phase of northeast monsoon in during 2011-2020 and the number of heavy rainfall incidences has also increased during the monsoon onset period, says a study that has been carried out by senior meteorologists of India Meteorological Depar...Read more -
Pakistan will install modern weather radars throughout the country
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has decided to procure modern surveillance radars for installation in various parts of the country, ARY News reported on Monday. For specific purposes, 5 stationary surveillance radars will be installed in different regions of the country, 3 portable survei...Read more -
The future of water reuse: How innovations in membrane filtration can help protect water resources
The growing demand for clean water is causing water shortages around the world. As the population continues to grow and more people migrate to urban areas, water utilities face numerous challenges related to their water supply and treatment operations. Local water management cannot be ignored, as...Read more -
Get ready for the weather: Humboldt celebrates weather station
HUMBOLDT — About two weeks after the city of Humboldt installed a weather radar station atop a water tower north of the city, it detected an EF-1 tornado touching down near Eureka. Early on the morning of April 16, the tornado traveled 7.5 miles. “As soon as the radar was turned on, we immediatel...Read more -
Texas A&M partners with Climavision to install new weather radar on campus
The Aggieland skyline will change this weekend when a new weather radar system is installed on the roof of Texas A&M University’s Eller Oceanography and Meteorology Building. The installation of the new radar is the result of a partnership between Climavision and the Texas A&M Depar...Read more -
Weather Service: Suicide Basin overflowing from top, but ‘no indication of a release at this time’
“Now is the time to start preparing for potential flooding impacts along the Mendenhall lake and river.” Suicide Basin has started flowing over the top of its ice dam and people downstream from the Mendenhall Glacier should be preparing for flooding impacts, but there was no indication as of mid-...Read more -
Improving climate information and services in Vanuatu
Creating improved climate information and services in Vanuatu poses unique logistical challenges. Andrew Harper has worked as NIWA’s Pacific climate specialist for over 15 years and knows what to expect when working in the region. Plans are likely to include 17 bags of cement, 42 meters of ...Read more -
Dissolved oxygen is a major concern in aquaculture. Here’s why.
Professor Boyd discusses a critical, stress-causing variable that can kill or cause poor appetite, slow growth and greater susceptibility to disease It is well known among aquaculturists that the availability of natural food organisms limits the production of shrimp and most fish species in pond...Read more