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Hawaiian Electric Installing Weather Stations In Fire-Prone Areas
Hawaiian Electric is installing a network of 52 weather stations in wildfire-prone areas on four Hawaiian islands. The weather stations will help the company respond to fire weather conditions by providing key information about wind, temperature and humidity. The company says the information will...Read more -
Hydrographic shifts in coastal waters reflect climate-driven changes in hydrological regimes across Northwestern Patagonia
Climate-driven changes in freshwater inputs have been shown to affect the structure and function of coastal ecosystems. We evaluated changes in the influence of river runoff on coastal systems of Northwestern Patagonia (NWP) over recent decades (1993–2021) by combined analysis of long-term stream...Read more -
Weather station installation helps UMB, other departments, prepare for extreme weather events
UMB’s Office of Sustainability partnered with Operations and Maintenance to install a small weather station on the sixth floor green roof of the Health Sciences Research Facility III (HSRF III). The weather station will measure parameters such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation, ultr...Read more -
Installing an automatic weather station helps students acquire skills in instrument operation, weather observation and data analysis
The Community Weather Information Network (Co-WIN) is a joint project between the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It provides participating schools and community organizations with an online platform to provide technical support to...Read more -
Livestock farming is responsible for up to a quarter of air pollution in Lombardy region: Study
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Rep. Juan Vargas says he’s hopeful about Mexico’s efforts to address sewage pollution
The smell of sewage filled the air at the South Bay International Water Treatment Plant just north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Repairs and expansion efforts are underway to double its capacity from 25 million gallons per day to 50 million, with an estimated price tag of $610 million. The federal ...Read more -
Soil temperature and moisture measuring instruments provide a better understanding of soil conditions
Plants need water to thrive, but soil moisture is not always obvious. A moisture meter can provide quick readings that can help you better understand soil conditions and indicate whether your houseplants need watering. The best soil moisture meters are easy to use, have a clear display, and provi...Read more -
Congress strengthens hydrology action
Against a backdrop of increasing hazards like floods and droughts in parts of the world and growing pressure on water resources, the World Meteorological Organization will strengthen implementation of its plan of action for hydrology. Hands holding water Against a backdrop of increasing hazards ...Read more -
NWS installs new real-time weather station in Denver
DENVER. Denver’s official climate data has been stored at Denver International Airport (DIA) for 26 years. A common complaint is that the DIA does not accurately describe weather conditions for most Denver residents. The bulk of the city’s population lives at least 10 miles southwest ...Read more