Športový priemysel na celom svete čelí v nasledujúcich desaťročiach veľkému narušeniu v dôsledku účinkov globálneho otepľovania, podľa nedávnych štúdií. Snežné športy ako snowboarding, zjazdové lyžovanie a sánkovanie sú pravdepodobne najviac ovplyvnené klimatickými zmenami v dôsledku stúpajúcich teplôt a zmenšovania veľkosti ľadovcov. Takmer jeden…
Minulý mesiac v Čile sa stalo niečo skutočne neočakávané, keď v piesočných dunách púšte Atacama zrazu ožil život, s rastlinami a kvetmi menia krajinu na dúhu farieb. Púšť Atacama Pred a po rozkvitnutom Čile Púšť Atacama je najsuchším miestom na Zemi. Zrážky…
Mauritania is a country in northwest Africa, and much of its territory is covered by the Sahara Desert, which has been expanding over the past couple of decades due to several factors, including prolonged drought and overgrazing by livestock. Približne tri štvrtiny Mauretánie tvoria púšť alebo polopúšť, with nothing…
The remnants of Hurricane Hilary caused widespread flooding and mudslides across Southern California, with Palm Springs declaring an emergency after more than 3 inches of rain fell in one hour.
Horiaci muž 2023 has been postponed due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Hilary. The event was scheduled to take place from August 27 to September 4, 2023, in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. Avšak, Hilary made landfall in the area on August 20, bringing heavy rain and flooding. The playa, the dry lake bed where the event is held, was covered in several inches of water, and there was a risk of sinkholes and other safety hazards.
Phoenix skyline shrouded in haze as temperatures soar to record highs, with no sign of letting down anytime soon.
Trees can help Phoenix become a cooler, healthier, and more livable city. They can reduce air temperature by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, improve air quality, and provide shade. There are a number of challenges to planting trees in Phoenix, but the city is making progress in its goal of planting more trees. With the efforts of the city, organizations, and individuals, Phoenix can become a city that is cooler, healthier, and more livable for everyone.
Veľký kaktus saguaro sa zrúti pod ťarchou extrémnych horúčav v Arizone.
The relentless heat wave in Arizona is unleashing its wrath on even the most resilient denizens of the desert landscape. Medzi nepravdepodobné obete tohto spaľujúceho náporu patria majestátne kaktusy saguaro, ikonických obrov Sonorskej púšte, ktoré sa rúcajú a púšťajú ruky pod tiesnivou a neutíchajúcou intenzitou horúčavy.
Heat warning sign in Phoenix. Multiple National Parks across the US have adviced caution for hikers due to the ongoing heatwave.
Phoenix is experiencing a heat wave that is unlike anything the city has seen before. Temperatures have been consistently above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking multiple records.
Piñon Pines (left) and Juniper Trees (správny) are struggling to survive due to climate change.
Climate change is threatening the survival of piñon pines and juniper trees in the Southwest's deserts, according to a study by the University of California Riverside. As temperatures rise and moisture falls, the iconic trees have migrated to higher elevations, leaving former forests open for weed species to colonize. This transformation has significant implications for the ecosystem's ability to capture and retain carbon.
The deserts of Saudi Arabia are not known for their lush greenery, but recent heavy rainfall has caused a shocking transformation in the landscape. Photos and videos circulating on social media show parts of the desert suddenly covered in grass and plants, particularly in the western regions of the country.…