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First Signs of Autumn 2008 in England (photos)
Photographs from Somerset and London on Thursday, October 9, 2008.
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Norbert weakens but still hurricane off Mexico coast
Hurricane Norbert further weakened to a Category 1 storm in the Pacific but was still a major tempest as it headed on Thursday for Mexico's Baja California peninsula, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Norbert maximum sustained winds decreased to 90 miles per hour (150 km per hour) and could weaken even more on Friday.
The hurricane is expected to make landfall north of the city of La Paz over the weekend, likely missing a direct hit on the beach resort of Los Cabos, a popular destination for U.S. tourists.
Norbert could pummel into the agricultural states of Sonora and Sinaloa early on Sunday with heavy rains, but was not expected to cause any damage to mining interests in northern Mexico.
There are no oil installations either off the coast or on land.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Odile formed south of Norbert in the Pacific on Thursday, threatening to dump up to 8 inches (20 cm) of rains on parts of Guatemala and southern Mexico, putting the region at risk of flash floods or mudslides.
"On this track the center of the storm should move parallel to, but offshore of, the coast of southern Mexico for the next couple of days," the center said of Odile in a statement.
Odile's winds reached near 50 miles per hour (85 km per hour) and is forecasted to become a hurricane soon. Hurricane Norbert further weakened to a Category 1 storm in the Pacific but was still a major tempest as it headed on Thursday for Mex... more -
Hurricanes may be associated with sunspots
A recent study suggests that hurricane intensity may be linked to the number of sunspots on the Sun. A decrease in the number of sunspots may be related to an increase in hurricane intensity. After examining the past 100 year hurricane records of the United States and Caribbean, James Elsner and Thomas Jagger of Florida State University in Tallahassee conclude that their intensity may be linked to 10 to 12 year solar magnetic activity cycles. Data from the National Hurricane Center, Miami, Florida was used in the study. A recent study suggests that hurricane intensity may be linked to the number of sunspots on the Sun. A decrease in the number of sunsp... more
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United Kingdom Talk Video Saturday 4th October 208
Saturday's edition of my three times a week talk show. Watch the show here on CURENT TV ob Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
People living out their lives on facebook.
It's rather damp.
Wayne is a man.
The trees are not real.
Animal Kingdom.
I know what it's like to be wrecked !
It got stuck.
Waffle ?
Flowers at the cemetery - but are they real ?
From pansies to pasties.
Peppers are growing.
Whistling along to my tune.
Don't be a stranger.
Welcome Gabe in Georgia.
Hen keeping.
Someone lost loads of weight.
In an English country garden.
A Christmas preview ? Maybe.
I do like to browse.
Joe from Americantalkusa.com is home from Peru.
I've seen some very strange goings on.
Wayne the butler knows all.
What's it like to use a private bus service in Orlando ?
It's all collapsed.
Cheap is not always good.
Welcome back Leo in Norway.
Moving the desk.
I can smell the seaside.
In a good mood.
Pulling the plastic thing.
Where is the water ?
Easy assembly ?
chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk
WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UK Saturday's edition of my three times a week talk show. Watch the show here on CURENT TV ob Tues, Thurs & Sats. ... more -
300 people still missing since Ike
Alligators loom over submerged cars. Mountains of debris are embedded in the ground. The bodies of cows, trucks and the remnants of homes lie in and out of the water. And unverified sightings of missing loved ones make the rounds. Alligators loom over submerged cars. Mountains of debris are embedded in the ground. The bodies of cows, trucks and the remnants of ho... more
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Storm Chaser
David Hogg has been chasing storms since he was sixteen, and recently went "pro" now that he chases storms for KSBI in Oklahoma City. David Hogg has been chasing storms since he was sixteen, and recently went "pro" now that he chases storms for KSBI in Oklah... more
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September was Britain's least sunny for 15 years
In what is a minorly interesting statistic, scientists have revealed that this September was Britain's least sunny for 15 years.
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Power still out for hundreds of thousands in Ohio
When Hurricane Ike got as far north as Ohio, the media called it the “remnants” or “remains” of the storm. For millions of working-class households here, that was a poor choice of words. While the suffering in Ohio cannot compare to Texas, the damage in 84 of Ohio’s 88 counties was enough for the governor to declare a state of emergency. When Hurricane Ike got as far north as Ohio, the media called it the “remnants” or “remains” of the storm. For millions of working-cla... more
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A rare hurricane spins past Maine and hits Canada
It threatened to be the first hurricane in 17 years to make landfall in Maine. Instead, Kyle delivered little more than a glancing blow equivalent to that of a classic nor'easter. It threatened to be the first hurricane in 17 years to make landfall in Maine. Instead, Kyle delivered little more than a glancing blo... more
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Hurricane Kyle spreads rain, wind
State hit by glancing blow before storm makes landfall in Nova Scotia
MACHIAS, Maine - Fishermen moved boats to shelter from a rare burst of tropical weather along Maine's rugged eastern coast Sunday as a weakening Hurricane Kyle spun past on its way to Canada, delivering a glancing blow equivalent to a classic nor'easter that made locals yawn.
As darkness fell, the storm produced winds hard enough to jiggle road signs, cause scattered power outages and rip early-autumn leaves from trees while lashing the Maine coast with a third straight day of heavy rain. Flooding closed roads as the storm sped up the Bay of Fundy, which separates Maine and the Canadian province of New Brunswick from Nova Scotia.
Kyle made landfall Sunday night in southern Nova Scotia as a marginal Category 1 hurricane and was later downgraded to a tropical storm by the Canadian Hurricane Centre. Some 12,000 power outages were reported in the province. State hit by glancing blow before storm makes landfall in Nova Scotia ... more -
Taiwan braces for Typhoon Jangmi
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Authorities evacuated villagers from landslide-prone areas in Taiwan and residents boarded up windows amid torrential rain and wind as Typhoon Jangmi roared toward the island Sunday.
The usually bustling capital of Taipei was eerily quiet with only a few cars on streets buffeted by the stormy weather.
CTI Television showed villagers evacuating the scenic mountain resort of Lushan in central Taiwan, clutching small bags of personal belongings. The area was badly damaged when Typhoon Sinlaku hit two weeks ago, with massive mudslides destroying at least three hotels. TAIPEI, Taiwan - Authorities evacuated villagers from landslide-prone areas in Taiwan and residents boarded up windows amid torrential... more -
Year's fourth typhoon lashes Taiwan
The fourth typhoon, Jangmi, has hit Taiwan, causing heavy winds and rain on the island.
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Hurricane Kyle gains strength
Hurricane Kyle gained strength on Sunday morning, as it headed from the gulf of Mexico to mainland US and Canada.
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Hurricane Kyle forms in open ocean, Maine on watch
National Hurricane Center forecasters say Hurricane Kyle has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and it's expected to pass near eastern New England.
Kyle had top sustained winds near 75 mph Saturday afternoon. The storm is moving north in the open Atlantic at 23 mph and could make landfall anywhere from Maine to Nova Scotia.
A hurricane watch is in effect for the Maine coast from Stonington north to Eastport. Hurricane conditions are possible in that area within 36 hours.
A tropical storm warning is in effect from Port Clyde south to Cape Elizabeth, an area that includes Portland.
At 5 p.m. EDT, the storm's center was located about 315 miles west-northwest of Bermuda.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
EASTPORT, Maine (AP) - A rare hurricane watch was posted for part of the Maine coast on Saturday as Tropical Storm Kyle roared north toward the region with a threat of conditions similar to one of New England's nor'easter storms.
"Hurricane season isn't over, " said Maine Emergency Management Agency director Rob McAleer. "It's been a very active season."
It was Maine's first hurricane watch in 17 years, the National Weather Service said. Elsewhere in New England, a hurricane warning was posted for Nantucket Island off the coast of Massachusetts in September 1996, according to the weather service office in Taunton, Mass.
Two to 4 inches of rain had already fallen along some coastal areas by midday Saturday and the storm was expected to deliver an additional 2 to 4 inches, said Eric Schwibs of the weather service in Gray.
At 2 p.m. EDT, Kyle was centered about 300 miles west-northwest of Bermuda and 550 miles south of Nantucket, the National Hurricane Center said in Miami.
The storm had top sustained wind near 70 mph and the potential to grow to hurricane strength. It was moving north over the open Atlantic at 20 mph, up from 15 mph during the morning. National Hurricane Center forecasters say Hurricane Kyle has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and it's expected to pass near eastern ... more -
Alarming Artic Trend -the latest news on climate change
Breaking News on Current Climate Change Affecting Our Planet
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Typhoon releases farm of crocodiles
Typhoon Hagupit, which swept through Guangdong, Southern China yesterday, left a trail of devastation in its wake, apparently including releasing a whole farm of saltwater crocodiles and alligators. Armed police were called in to help control/recapture the animals and though ten have been caught, it's not certain how many are still on the loose.
Cripes. I didn't even know you *could* farm crocs and alligators... Typhoon Hagupit, which swept through Guangdong, Southern China yesterday, left a trail of devastation in its wake, apparently includin... more -
30 most incredible sandstorms on Earth
Over the horizon a wall of sand is forming, amalgamating and gaining momentum. It develops unity and mass, devouring everything in its path. As it approaches, a tempest of unknown faces scramble to their homes to wear it out. Over the horizon a wall of sand is forming, amalgamating and gaining momentum. It develops unity and mass, devouring everything in its... more
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NASA Delays Atlantis Mission to Hubble Telescope
NASA is delaying next month's shuttle launch to the Hubble Space Telescope because of problems stemming from Hurricane Ike and replacement parts for the observatory. NASA is delaying next month's shuttle launch to the Hubble Space Telescope because of problems stemming from Hurricane Ike and re... more
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Severe climate change costs frightening forecast for U.S. States, World
The economic impact of climate change will cost a number of U.S. states billions of dollars, and delaying action will raise the price tag, concludes the latest series of reports produced by the University of Maryland's Center for Integrative Environmental Research.
Summary of state findings:
North Carolina: Most significant impact likely felt along the coastline, but damage to agriculture, forestry and manufacturing could also occur with total costs running into billions of dollars.
North Dakota: "If drought and flooding increase as predicted, crop and livestock productivity is likely to decrease. Climate change also may cause losses in the tourism industry and increase the cost of maintaining infrastructure," says the report. It also projects a decline in hydroelectric production capacity. Total losses could cost the state millions of dollars.
Pennsylvania: "Overall, climate change may create significant economic costs for infrastructure, manufacturing, water resources, and agriculture; forestry may see some economic benefits," says the CIER report. Total costs could run into billions of dollars.
Tennessee: Increases in temperature greater than the global average, a seven percent increase in precipitation, along with increases in extreme weather, are predicted for the state. The forestry sector may see some benefits from these changes, but the state's strained water resources may suffer, as may infrastructure, the hunting industry and public health. Economic losses could run into billions of dollars.
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Here's an idea challenge for the Google 10 million dollar reward....think of a simple way to slow down the release of co2 into the atmosphere and to employ this all over the world. We cannot ignore this anymore. We all need to band together, nations, religions and people of all styles, to protect and repair mother earth. Protecting the planet we live on is a good reason to stop all wars and violence and to get people involved together. We are all on this planet together, so lets work together!
Reports with summaries and full-text are available state-by-state at http://www.ncsl.org/programs/environ/ClimatePubs.htm. The economic impact of climate change will cost a number of U.S. states billions of dollars, and delaying action will raise the price ... more
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