Športy budúcnosti: klimatické zmeny a osud zimných športov

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…

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The Sahara Desert is Advancing in Mauritania

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…

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No, Horiaci muž 2023 is Not Yet Canceled, But Warnings Arise

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.

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The Phoenix city skyline is seen shrouded in haze as temperatures soar to record highs.
Phoenix skyline shrouded in haze as temperatures soar to record highs, with no sign of letting down anytime soon.

Can trees help save Phoenix from extreme heat?

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.

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Veľký kaktus saguaro sa zrúti pod ťarchou extrémnych horúčav v Arizone.
Veľký kaktus saguaro sa zrúti pod ťarchou extrémnych horúčav v Arizone.

Ani kaktusy tento rok neznesú extrémne horúčavy 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.

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Piñon Pines (left) and Juniper Trees (správny)
Piñon Pines (left) and Juniper Trees (správny) are struggling to survive due to climate change.

Climate Change Threatens Iconic Desert Trees in the Southwest

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.

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