Les températures extrêmes en Afrique australe pourraient persister même si les émissions nettes sont réduites à zéro: Les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, dues aux activités humaines, ont provoqué un réchauffement climatique rapide. Depuis 70 ans, cela a intensifié les épisodes de chaleur extrême partout dans le monde. Les canicules, par exemple, peuvent …
Changement climatique : quand les conditions météorologiques extrêmes alimentent l’esclavage moderne: Les catastrophes causées par les conditions météorologiques et résultant du changement climatique affectent de plus en plus les sociétés. Un domaine reste encore peu exploré: la façon dont les événements météorologiques extrêmes créent les conditions d’une augmentation de l’esclavage moderne. Daniel Ogunniyi, juriste qui …
LA fires show the human cost of climate-driven ‘whiplash’ between wet and dry extremes: October to April is normally considered to be the wet season in California, yet this January, the region is experiencing some of the most devastating fires it’s ever seen. As of January 10, five major fires in and around Los Angeles …
Ukraine and Russia claim to be prepared for extremes of winter warfare – here’s what they face: As the bitter cold of winter settles in and temperatures drop to between -4,8 and 2°C, both Ukrainian and Russian troops are preparing for a new phase of the war. Freezing temperatures can hamper the performance of weapons and …
‘Statistically impossible’ heat extremes are here – we identified the regions most at risk: Ed Connor / shutterstock In summer 2021, Canada’s all-time temperature record was smashed by almost 5?. Its new record of 49.6? is hotter than anything ever recorded in Spain, Turkey or indeed anywhere in Europe. The record was set in Lytton, …
Identity fusion: why some people will go to extremes for the beliefs of a group: Shutterstock/hobbit Football fans often become so deeply connected to their club and to other fans, as though they’re related. They’re willing to support the group on a lifelong basis, with unwaivering pride even in the face of losses. At first …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: Land of Extremes: South Africa is home to wild… South Africa is home to wild creatures that evolved to survive its fauna.To survive in South Africa, nature produces exotic fauna, including both giant and pygmy …: “South Africa” – BingNews About the Wernher Collection: The artworks displayed at …
Extremes! Nature, Culture and the Humboldt Current – a Culture interest event taking place on 2016-11-03 00:00:00 in Germany With the advent of a series of exhibitions and events, the Humboldt Forum is becoming more of a presence in the city – and one that can be experienced to an ever greater extent. In conjunction …