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The International Research Institute for Climate and Society has issued its seasonal climate forecast for the coming four seasons. During July 2024, weakly positive sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies persisted over the central-eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, leading to a NINO3.4 anomaly index value of +0.21 °C. The weekly-averaged SST anomalies in the NINO3.4 region were 0.0 °C for the week centered on Aug 07, 2024. This indicates an ongoing ENSO-neutral state in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. According to the early-August CPC ENSO forecast, ENSO-neutral is expected to continue for the next several months, with an onset of La Niña during Sep-Nov, 2024 (66% chances). The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) index is currently neutral. The North Atlantic Ocean continues to exhibit persistent warm SST anomalies that are forecast to continue for the next couple of months, while the Indian Ocean Dipole is forecasted to remain in the neutral state. #ENSO #IOD #iri #wind_energy #solar_energy #Tamilnadu #Weather #climate

insightful Erica Gies presentation care of Humanities on University of California Television (UCTV) ' As new #climate #disasters remind us every day, our #world is not stable—and it is #changing in ways that expose the #deep #dysfunction of our #relationship with #water. #Increasingly #severe and #frequent #floods and #droughts #inevitably #spur calls for higher #levees, bigger #drains, and longer #aqueducts. But as we grapple with #extremeweather, a hard truth is #emerging: our #development, #including #concrete #infrastructure #designed to #control #water, is actually #exacerbating our #problems. Because sooner or later, water always wins. #Science #journalist Erica Gies introduces us to #innovators in what she calls the #SlowWater #movement who start by asking a #revolutionary question: What does water want? #Experts in #ecology, #engineering, and other fields are already #transforming our relationship with water. Figuring out what water wants—and #accommodating its desires within our #human #landscapes—is now a crucial #survivalstrategy. More #UCTV (https://lnkd.in/dAeMXTRw) The humanities encourage us to think creatively and explore questions about our world. UCTV explores #human #culture through literature, #history, #ethics, #philosophy, cinema and religion so we can better understand the #humanexperience. #international #intergovernmental #intersectoral #partners #derisk #accessible #equitable #affordable #investment #intergenerational #intercultural #placebased #bioregional #education #regenerative #resilientcommunities #wellbeing #onehealth #safe #clean #nontoxic #watershed #airshed #culturalheritage #naturalheritage #socialinnovation #policy https://lnkd.in/d9MF-9iJ

📶 Enjoying the fascinating insights from our Head of Education Solutions Kara Stern, Ph.D., Data Scientist Joy Smithson, and Founder & CEO Russ D. on 6 strategies for a more positive and inclusive school climate in this District Administration article!

Climate Change has been tough on Houston but Catholic parishioners are using their faith and action to protect our planet- here is the next installment of our work on the Catholic Climate Covenant video series featuring powerful testimonials. #climatejustice #climatechange #climateemergency #catholiccharities #catholicfaith #catholiclife

https://lnkd.in/gDHnUcix A new report from University of Massachusetts Amherst about how #climatechange and #invasivespecies together make their impact much worse. They move north, emerge earlier, have more generations.

Many different kinds of bacteria that are known to make people sick have been found in insects including E. coli and Campylobacter. In addition to these bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi are also possible forms of biological contamination. There is a potential to develop serious allergic reactions to edible insects. For example, people who suffer from seafood allergies should avoid edible insects. Many insects are eaten whole, they are especially vulnerable to chemical contamination. Pesticides, toxic metals and dioxins are some chemicals that are of concern with insect consumption. DO NOT CONSUME ANY INSECTS OF ANY KIND

Groundwater flooding is under-researched. To respond to this, Project Groundwater is supporting three Master's students at University of the West of England in completing their dissertations on topics related to Project Groundwater. Between them, they are covering topics such as community engagement, mental health, and looking at the future of groundwater levels with our changing climate. 🔗 To read about Rachel, Natasha, and Tanith's research, head to our website via the link below!

On March 22nd Water Day Arizona State University launched the Water Institute along with Global Water Futures: Anticipation and innovation initative. This initiative marks a significant commitment of ASU to addressing the unprecedented climate challenges facing humanity today. President of Global Futures Peter Schlosser emphasized, water challenges shouldn’t be underestimated, with floods and droughts becoming increasingly common occurrences. Upmanu Lall, Director of the Water Institute highlighted the importance of understanding the interconnected and interdependent nature of these challenges along with collaboration and innovation needed to meet these challenges. He emphasized that the Water Institute is not merely focused on academic research but aims to take concrete actions. Dr. Lall stressed the need for a holistic view and called for bold experimentation, embracing passion, creativity, and collaboration. He reiterated the necessity of a holistic perspective to enact meaningful change in the world. We want to change the world was his statement. The initiative, which began with renowned academics and researchers who are committed to creating better world, aims to expand its focus to include public education and creating a community that is necessary to create this new world that is needed today. Overall, the launch of the Water Institute at ASU represents a crucial step towards addressing pressing water-related issues through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement. #ASUcollageofglobalfutures#upmanulall#scienswater#waterweek#circleofblue

Achieving and Understanding Mass Balance in Forced Degradation Studies

Show your stripes day, a powerful message from Professor Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading showing the temperature rise of our planet over the last 200 years in 200 towns and cities, with my nearest shown here. The effects of human activity in the last 20 years or so is shocking and clear to see. Check yours out here: https://lnkd.in/eBhwEJpJ #ShowYourStripes #climateaction