Category: Weather
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Winter Weather and a Possible Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Year-End Travel
As Christmas approaches and a record number of people across the country begin their travels, they may face issues reaching their destinations. The winter weather combined with a possible government shutdown, which could leave TSA agents and air traffic controllers working without pay, are the main reasons for a potential minor chaos at airports. Although…
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Most of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Has Less Than 30% Native Vegetation
The Atlantic Forest is the biome that has undergone the most significant changes in land cover and use in Brazil between 1985 and 2023. Over 39 years, its territory recorded a 91% increase in agricultural area, but also a recovery of native vegetation in 45% of municipalities after the implementation of the Forest Code in…
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What Is The Best Temperature To Set Your Thermostat This Winter?
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As temperatures begin to drop – winter in the northern hemisphere starts next week – what temperature should your thermostat be set to? Some say you should set your thermostat to temperatures “as low as comfort allows,” after all, about 3% more energy is used for every degree above 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The U.S. Department…
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Storms Threaten to Disrupt Thanksgiving Travel in the U.S.
The National Weather Service is forecasting that weather will disrupt Thanksgiving travel in parts of the country. A mix of rain and snow is expected in the Pacific Northwest, which is still recovering from a major storm that killed two people last week, and in the Northeast, where temperatures will finally drop. The East Coast…
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Is the Northeast U.S. Entering an Era of Wildfires?
The Northeast of the United States will almost certainly never experience the scale of wildfires seen in Western states. But experts say the region should prepare for more periodic droughts, which will increase the risk of fires. New Jersey and southern New York, including New York City, are under drought alert, the last step before…
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Tax on the Super-Rich Approved in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Gathered in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic cooperation, endorsed a proposal for progressive taxation, which calls for the effective taxation of individuals considered super-rich. The proposal is included in the final communiqué of the summit, released on the afternoon of Monday (November…
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Tax on the Super-Rich Approved in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Gathered in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic cooperation, endorsed a proposal for progressive taxation, which advocates for the effective taxation of individuals considered super-rich. The proposal is included in the final communiqué of the summit, released on Monday afternoon (November 18), on…
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G20: Brazil Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty with 82 Countries
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18) in Rio de Janeiro, already has the support of 82 countries. The proposal was conceived by Brazil with the aim of accelerating global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, central priorities of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…
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G20: Brazil Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty with Participation of 82 Countries
The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18), already has the participation of 82 countries. The proposal was conceived by Brazil with the aim of accelerating global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, which are central priorities in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among the…
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World Leaders Gather in Rio for the G20 Summit
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In a historic meeting, leaders of the world’s largest economies have arrived in Brazil for the long-awaited G20 summit, taking place this year in Rio de Janeiro. The summit, which brings together heads of state from 19 countries along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union, is expected to focus on a…