Category Archives: Climate

How Does a Yellowhammer Sing?

About two years ago, I had blogged about a rare concert by Brian Eno and friends and family members at the Acropolis in Athens which took place under very concerning circumstances. So far unseen wildfires had approached the outskirts of … Continue reading

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Tropical Nights in Tromsø

When temperatures fell to just 21°C in a summer night in 2018 (July 29), it was reported in the news the following day. The first time in recorded history, Tromsø, about 350 km north of the Arctic Circle (69° 40′ 58″ N), had … Continue reading

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Top Environmental Policy Adviser’s Nomination Withdrawn

It comes somewhat as a surprise that climate change denier Donald Trump has finally withdrawn the nomination of Kathleen Hartnett White as environmental policy advisor, a climate change sceptic. White has got her academic degrees in humanities and religion at … Continue reading

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NASA’s Hurricane Season 2017

The above video clip, published by NASA in November 2017, covers all hurricanes/tropical storms in the North Atlantic this year. Watch, in particular, Irma which hit Florida but did not devastate Mar a Lago; followed by Maria, devastating Puerto Rico … Continue reading

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It’s Cold in Tromsø

The past couple of days have seen temperatures eventually approaching long-term normal values in Tromsø, at 69° 40′ 58″ N the world’s northernmost city. Provided clear skies, today’s the last chance for seeing the sun rising above the horizon, for the next two months … Continue reading

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