Extreme weather

Fraser Institute News Release: No evidence of increasing droughts, floods, hurricanes and wildfires, despite activist claims

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
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Flooding: Research in the Journal of Hydrology in 2017, analyzing 9,213 recording stations around the world, found there were more stations exhibiting significant decreasing trends (in flood risk) than increasing trends.

Key Points: 
  • Flooding: Research in the Journal of Hydrology in 2017, analyzing 9,213 recording stations around the world, found there were more stations exhibiting significant decreasing trends (in flood risk) than increasing trends.
  • Hurricanes: Research conducted for the World Meteorological Organization in 2019 (updated in 2023) found no long-term trends in hurricanes or major hurricanes recorded globally going back to 1980.
  • “The evidence is clear—many of the claims that extreme weather events are increasing are simply not empirically true,” Green said.
  • “Before governments impose new regulations or enact new programs, they need to study the actual data and base their actions on facts, not unsubstantiated claims.”

Global Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Industry Report 2023-2030: North America and Europe Lead, Construction Sector Dominates - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
Construction & Property, Other Construction & Property, Urban area, Urbanization, Real, Region, Extreme weather, Agriculture

World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023

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  • World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
    Global Number of Extreme Weather Events for the Years 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020
    Global Smart Buildings Market in US$ Billion: 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2026
    Global Packaged Food Sales in US$ Trillion for 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 & 2023
    World Population (in Thousands) by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2030, 2050, and 2100
    Top Countries Worldwide in Terms of Population in Millions for the Years 1990, 2019 and 2050
    World Urban Population in Millions: 1950-2050
    Degree of Urbanization Worldwide: Urban Population as a % of Total Population by Geographic Region for the Years 1950, 1970, 1990, 2018, 2030, and 2050
    Global Middle Class Population (In Million) by Region for the Years 2020, 2025 and 2030
    Global Middle Class Spending (US$ Trillion) by Region for the Years 2020, 2025, and 2030

Australian music festivals are increasingly affected by climate change. But is the industry doing enough to mitigate its impact?

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024
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The live music and festival industry is currently struggling with significant challenges, including expensive insurance premiums and the cost of living crisis impacting ticket sales.

Key Points: 
  • The live music and festival industry is currently struggling with significant challenges, including expensive insurance premiums and the cost of living crisis impacting ticket sales.
  • In particular are the challenges associated with climate change, as extreme weather events becoming more frequent, severe and unpredictable.
  • Severe weather impacts on music festivals and concerts have ranged from delays and cancellations, to the evacuation of venues and areas mid-festival or mid-performance.

Death, injury and cancellations

  • In my research, I also looked at where and why events were being cancelled in the United States, finding at least 21 cancellations in 2022–23.
  • I also found similar cases in New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands.
  • In November, we saw the tragic death of a fan due to extreme heat at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Brazil.

The environmental impact of festivals

  • The UK’s live music industry produces 405,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
  • The primary sources of these emissions are audience travel, accounting for 43%, and the operations of live music venues, contributing another 23%.

Music festivals can make a change

  • The live music industry can reduce its environmental impact by adopting more renewable energy, and using sustainable transport options for artists and audiences.
  • Read more:
    The environmental cost of abandoning your tent at a music festival

    Tree planting has emerged as a popular strategy for music festivals and bands to offset their carbon footprint and contribute positively to the environment.

  • Challenges such as rising supply chain costs and the cost of living are testing the viability of festivals.
  • It is important the event industry and festival-goers acknowledge their contributions to these escalating challenges, and take proactive steps towards greening music festivals.


Milad Haghani receives funding from the Australian Research Council (Grant No. DE210100440).

Invisible Iceberg: When Climate and Weather Shaped History by AccuWeather Founder, Dr. Joel N. Myers Releasing Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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星期二, 一月 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AccuWeather Founder and Executive Chairman, Dr. Joel N. Myers, will release his debut book, Invisible Iceberg: When Climate and Weather Shaped History, on January 16, 2024, at The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Featuring fascinating examples of the important role that weather events and climate have played in shaping humanity and civilization, the book is an enjoyable read for anyone interested in science, history, and geopolitics.

Key Points: 
  • Volcanic eruptions, comets, ice ages, and other major climate change events have shaped and reshaped our natural world.
  • Extreme weather and climate events have intensified public health emergencies, shaped political landscapes, affected economies and election results, and inspired art and literature throughout history.
  • Invisible Iceberg not only educates, but also underscores the profound impact of weather and climate on business, civilization, and warfare.
  • Discover the impactful ways that climate and weather changed the very course of human history from the Founder and Executive Chairman of AccuWeather!

Uncovering Key Competitors and Market Trends: Dive into the Carbon Footprint Market Insights

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星期二, 十月 10, 2023
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Dying Forests are Characteristic of Collapsing Ecosystems: Global % Share of Land by Use Across Centuries

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  • Dying Forests are Characteristic of Collapsing Ecosystems: Global % Share of Land by Use Across Centuries
    Rising Surface Temperatures.
  • World Number of Large Scale Carbon Capture and Storage Projects by Region: 2019
    Global Carbon Capture & Storage Market (In US$ Million) for Years 2020, 2022 2024 & 2026
    How Strict Environmental Regulations Can Transform Industries.
  • THE REASON WHY COMPANIES NEED AN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    So What's Your Carbon Footprint?
  • Global Carbon Footprint Management Market (In US$ Million) for Years 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026
    CHAPTER 9 - INDUSTRIES & THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT: WHAT CAN & SHOULD BE DONE?

Global Public Safety LTE Strategic Market Report 2022-2023 & 2030: Ever-Present Need for Mission Critical Communications Provides the Foundation for Growth

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星期二, 十月 3, 2023
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DUBLIN, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Public Safety LTE - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Public Safety LTE - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In an age of rapid digital transformation and heightened demand for secure, real-time communications, the Global Public Safety LTE Market is experiencing remarkable growth.
  • This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the infrastructure and services markets, with a focus on the period from 2022 to 2030.
  • Additionally, this report encapsulates global market trends and highlights key players such as Cisco Systems, Inc. and AT&T, Inc., offering an in-depth analysis of market segments.

World Petroleum Congress Offers NetZero Peak Oil Reality Check on 'Climate Denialism' says Friends of Science

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星期四, 九月 21, 2023
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CALGARY, Ala., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As reported by the Calgary Herald, Sept. 18, 2023, opening remarks by Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, pushing for fossil fuel phase out to stop climate change, was met with fierce rejection by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, says Friends of Science.

Key Points: 
  • Lyman's most recent report, " Let's Not Pursue "Peak Oil" – The Risks to Society of a Global Oil Shortfall Due to Climate Fear " addresses another popular topic at the World Petroleum Congress.
  • Only 7% of those polled are concerned about climate change, as discussed in this video explainer by Friends of Science Society.
  • Minister Wilkinson's push for NetZero is "Magical Thinking " that will not stop climate change, says Friends of Science Society.
  • It will cost Canada trillions of dollars, according to a Friends of Science assessment of the under-estimated Royal Bank Transition plan .

Extreme Weather Across the Country Could Cause an Increase in Certain Pest Populations

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星期三, 九月 6, 2023
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2023 has seen some unprecedented weather events, including a historic tropical storm off the coast of California and record-breaking temperatures across the country, and unfortunately, weather conditions like these could increase pest populations as we head into fall.

Key Points: 
  • 2023 has seen some unprecedented weather events, including a historic tropical storm off the coast of California and record-breaking temperatures across the country, and unfortunately, weather conditions like these could increase pest populations as we head into fall.
  • The loss of power is not only annoying but can spoil your food and invite rodents and flies into your home.
  • Deposit spoiled food in a sealed trash can away from your home to deter these pests.
  • If the storm has come and gone, and you find yourself with an infestation, it’s best to contact a pest control professional for assistance.

Global Public Safety LTE Market to Reach $28.8 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Growing Need for Robust Emergency Response Systems and Aging Population Demands

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星期二, 七月 18, 2023
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Shaken by the War, Global Oil Prices Spiral and Feed Inflationary Pressures, Guiding the World Towards a Cost of Living Crisis: Global Average Annual Brent Crude Oil Price (In US$ Per Barrel) for Years 2017 through 2024

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  • Shaken by the War, Global Oil Prices Spiral and Feed Inflationary Pressures, Guiding the World Towards a Cost of Living Crisis: Global Average Annual Brent Crude Oil Price (In US$ Per Barrel) for Years 2017 through 2024
    War-Induced Commodity Price Increases & Broad Based Price Pressures Mark the Return of Global Inflation to the Highest Level Seen Since 1996: Global Inflation Rates (In %) for the Years 2019 Through 2024
    Although Facing a Lower Recession Risk, Global Economic Growth in 2023 to Slowdown Amid War, Inflation, Elevated Interest Rates & Marginal Easing of Inflation: World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2020 Through 2024
    Recession Triggered by Uncontrolled Inflation or Unemployment, Which is the Greater Evil?
  • Inflation Battling Policy Measures to Slowdown Post Pandemic Recovery in Unemployment Rates: Global Number of Unemployed People (In Million) for Years 2019 Through 2024
    Growing Frequency of Extreme Weather Events & Related Losses Drives the Focus on Disaster Preparedness, Promising to Bring Out Larger Budget Outlays for Public Safety LTE: Global Number of Extreme Weather Events & Financial Losses (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020 and 2022
    Growing Percentage of Population With Chronic Diseases Highlights the Dire Need for Investing in Mission Critical Communications as Part of the Healthcare Preparedness and Response Strategy: % of Global Population Who Are Chronically Ill for the Years 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030
    Rapidly Aging Population & Escalation in Demand for Geriatric Healthcare Highlights the Need for Efficient Emergency Medical Response Teams: Global Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group in Million by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2025, 2035 and 2050
    Expanding Opportunity for PERS Will Encourage Development of Robust Emergency Response Systems & Communication Networks: Global Opportunity for PERS (In US$ Million) for Years 2023, 2025 and 2027
    Growing Demand for Ambulance Services Highlights the Need for Robust Public Safety Communication Systems & Network: Global Market for Ambulance Services (In US$ Billion) for Years 2023, 2025, and 2027
    Robust Defense Spending Amid the Unfortunate State of Global Geo-Political Affairs Opens Opportunities for Increased Spending on Critical Communication Systems: Military Spending by Top Countries in 2022 (In US$ Billion)
    Growing Spending on Smart Cities to Open Up Parallel Opportunity for Public Safety LTE Deployments: Global Spending on Smart Cities (In US$ Billion) for Years 2023, 2025 and 2027
    From AI, LPWA to New Gen Hardware, Public Safety Innovations Hit the Spotlight
    Will Public Safety Communication Move From LTE to 5G?
  • Rapid Penetration of 5G Will Drive Interest in What 5G Can Do to Improve Public Safety: Global 5G Subscription (In Million) for Years 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029

Five questions for African countries that want to build climate-resilient health systems

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星期日, 六月 25, 2023
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These events have enormous health and social effects, among them death, injuries, malnutrition and diseases (infectious and non-communicable).

Key Points: 
  • These events have enormous health and social effects, among them death, injuries, malnutrition and diseases (infectious and non-communicable).
  • How, then, can African countries build more resilient primary healthcare systems as the effects of climate change worsen?
  • The review mapped the available evidence onto the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) health system building blocks: leadership and governance; the health workforce; the health information system; infrastructure and technology; service delivery; and health financing.
  • We identified five key questions that health systems must answer to build more resilient primary healthcare.

1. What training do medical professionals need?

    • Health professionals in most African countries receive barely any training related to the health and social effects of dramatic changes in weather patterns.
    • The World Organisation of Family Doctors has also launched a global online training programme on planetary health.
    • But training new health professionals isn’t enough.

2. What are the community’s key vulnerabilities?

    • This kind of primary care has become policy in some health systems, for instance in South Africa’s Western Cape province.
    • The community-orientated approach has usually focused on addressing the social determinants of ill health such as early childhood development or education.
    • Now, environmental determinants of health and key climate-related vulnerabilities must also be considered.

3. How can the health system track environmental changes?

    • Health information systems traditionally collect data on health services and a population’s health needs.
    • Primary health care facilities and services need to identify the particular climatic events that they are likely to face.
    • Our scoping review did not find any African examples of health information systems tracking the changes or providing early warning of climate-related events.

4. How can health systems build climate resilience?

    • For example, a hybrid energy system may improve resilience and mitigate the health system’s carbon footprint.
    • Health systems need to consider how they can design facilities and systems to withstand environmental challenges, respond to emergencies and continue offering essential services.

5. What are the next steps?

    • The scoping review reveals a widespread absence of evidence on how to address the issue of climate change in African primary healthcare.
    • He is the President of the SA Academy of Family Physicians and coordinates the Primary Care and Family Medicine (PRIMAFAMED) network in Sub-Saharan Africa.