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in ClimateWhat’s an Omega block in the world of weather?
Answer: This meteorological marvel, named for its resemblance to the Greek letter Omega (Ω), is essentially a high-pressure zone sandwiched between two low-pressure zones. This atmospheric arrangement was responsible for Storm Daniel’s birth and path around Sept. 4, 2023. Storm Daniel later wreaked havoc in Greece, Libya, and other surrounding countries. causing unprecedented damage. More than…
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in ClimateWhat was the reason behind the 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancellation?
Answer: The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Italy, scheduled for May 21, 2023. was canceled due to sudden floods, its management announced on May 17. It was the first Grand Prix canceled since the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, which was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The floods had disastrous effects on the Emilia…
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in ClimateHow did global carbon dioxide emissions change in 2022?
Answer: According to the International Energy Agency, global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from energy production grew by 0.9 percent in 2022. reaching a record high of more than 36.8 billion metric tons. As reported on Mar. 2, 2023, this was mainly driven by the rebound in air travel, the switch from natural gas to coal…
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in ClimateHow many times has the UK ever seen a Red Extreme Heat warning?
Answer: A red warning for extreme heat, spanning from London in the south to Manchester and Leeds in the north, was issued in the UK for the first time on July 18 and 19, 2022. On July 19 afternoon, the UK Met Office weather agency registered a temporary reading of over 40 degrees Celsius (104…
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in ClimateHow many countries met the World Health Organization’s air quality standards in 2021?
Answer: Not a single country met the World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality standard in 2021. In a survey of pollution data in 6,475 cities published on March 22, 2022, only 3.4% of the surveyed cities met the bar in 2021. According to data compiled by IQAir, a Swiss pollution technology company that monitors air…
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in ClimateHow many people suffer from kidney stones over their lifetime in the US?
Answer: About one in 10 people in the US, and 12% of the world population, suffer from kidney stones over their lifetime._x000D_
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in ClimateWhich company is the world’s biggest plastic polluter?
Answer: The Coca-Cola Company is ranked as the world’s top plastic polluter for the 4th consecutive year, according to the 2021 Break Free From Plastic report. In each year since 2019, Brand Audit found Coca-Cola branded products represent more pollution than the next two top polluters, PepsiCo and Unilever, combined. Claims about plastic packaging being…
