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14-01-2007, 08:11 PM
[Yesterday 06:54 PM] Rajiv: I think nature is not doing good. At least in europe you can feel it everytime. No snow till now, temperature 10-15°c, it is not normal.
[Yesterday 06:57 PM] Rajiv: I am mainly worried about nepal. http://www.ftd.de/karriere_managemen...?mode=standard
I wanted to talk about global wamring long ago, but when I see a message by Rajiv in the shoutbox I could resist myself to start a discussion on this issue. Please update info on Global Warming to save our plane on this thread. Help environment activist, join them, educate your family, friend, community regarding global warming and long term effect to our planet. 'Killers from the hills' prepare to burst their banks
von Jo Johnson (Kathmandu) - Source
Scientists want an early-warning system as the threat of flash floods from glacial lakes in the Himalayas increases. Glacial lakes are forming across the region and flash floods do not respect national boundaries.
Scientists in Nepal call them the "tsunamis from the sky". Nearly 50 glacial lakes, high in the Himalayas, could soon burst their banks, according to leading mountain experts, sending millions of gallons of debris-filled floodwaters hurtling down valleys and putting tens of thousands of lives at risk. " Glacial lake outburst floods are like tsunamis in the sense that your warning is just a matter of minutes," says J. Gabriel Campbell, director-general of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in Kathmandu.
Dr Campbell's team has studied the impact of climate change on glaciers in the eight-country Hindu Kush-Himalayan region. Its findings make alarming reading. "Potential catastrophic flash floods that used to happen every 200 or 300 years will now happen every two to three years and with ever-increasing frequency from now on," says Arun Shrestha, a climate-change specialist at ICIMOD. "We urgently need to build up early-warning systems and take action to mitigate the risk."
Glacial lakes are formed when melt-water pools in the void left by the retreating tongue of ice. They are unstable, held in only by the rocks and debris of the terminal moraine wall. Most glacial lake collapses occur when large chunks of ice from the glacier break off, displacing water, or when earthquakes rupture the moraine wall.
The last detailed survey of glacial lakes in Nepal and Bhutan, which was published in 2001 and relied on aerial photographs and satellite images, found that 20 of the 2,323 such lakes in Nepal and 24 of the 2,674 in Bhutan were potentially dangerous. Hundreds of glaciers tracked by ICIMOD are just melting away. One known as ED010, at Kongma Tikpe in Nepal retreated 60cm a year between 1976-78 and by an average of 10 metres a year between 1989 and 2004.
Glacial lakes are forming across the region and flash floods do not respect national boundaries. Countries such as Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India are exposed in particular. There have been 25 glacial lake floods recorded in Nepal, for example, of which more than half originated in Tibet.ICIMOD believes that warning systems are urgently needed. But most lakes are inaccessible by road and over the past five years just one of 44 lakes identified in 2001 as dangerous has been equipped with sensors capable of sounding sirens downstream. "It is a question of money," says Dr Shrestha, noting that the early-warning system and drainage channel at the Tsho Rolpa lake cost the World Bank and Dutch government $3.5m. "Donors don't see a tangible benefit in risk-mitigation work on the glaciers. They prefer to spend $2.5m on a road," says Dr Shrestha.
An existing early-warning mechanism between India and China prevented what could have been a catastrophe on the River Sutlej in February last year. By the time flood waters surged through the border state of Himachal Pradesh, although bridges were destroyed, most people had been evacuated and no lives were lost. Global warming - Wikipedia Stop Global Warming Global Warming - Early Warning Sign US Environmental Protection Agency Global Warming International Center Global warming, photography, pictures, photos, climate change ... Global Warming- Science - The New York Times http://www.climatehotmap.org/ http://www.worldviewofglobalwarming.org/
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14-01-2007, 08:13 PM
Growing global awareness and campaigns by environmental groups are also having some impacts in saving ecosystems and endangered species. The following articles have been assembled to shed light on these and other related issues. Cold Comfort in Climate Change
Peter Fisher
The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 January 2007
Global warming may be more abrupt, harsh and unrelenting than scientists have predicted A Ransom Worth Paying
The Economist, 2 January 2007
Brazilians won’t hurry to cut clear rainforest for soybean farms if wealthy nations pay up India Digs Deeper, But Wells Are Drying Up
Somini Sengupta
The New York Times, 22 December 2006
Indian farmers exploit the worth of water, and the wells run dry Recalculating the Costs of Global Climate Change
Hal R. Varian
The New York Times, 18 December 2006
Policies on global warming focus on the value of future generations and their standard of living Energy Firms Come to Terms With Climate Change
Steven Mufson and Juliet Eilperin
The Washington Post, 30 November 2006
Accepting scientific evidence, energy firms express preference for a coherent national policy rather than a patchwork of state regulations Managing Globalization: The Trouble with Water
Daniel Altman
The International Herald Tribune, 17 November 2006
A UN report suggests access to water should be recognized as a human right Parched in Australia: Drought Changes Views on Warming
Tim Johnston
The International Herald Tribune, 16 November 2006
Politicians who once were resistant to taking measures on global warming have a change of heart IoS 2060: Tsunami Horror Hits Britain
Geoffrey Lean
The Independent, 6 November 2006
By not taking immediate action on global warming, nations can expect numerous weather, health and economic crises this century Climate Chaos? Don't Believe It
Christopher Monckton
The Sunday Telegraph, 6 November 2006
Some conservatives fear global government more than global warming Apocalypse Now
David Adam and Larry Elliot
Mail & Guardian, 4 November 2006
Concern over global warming and its implications for a global economy heat up The Planet in Peril – Part II
Jim Hansen
YaleGlobal, 24 October 2006
It’s not too late – but the world has at most 10 years to alter the dangerous trends of global warming The Planet in Peril – Part I
Jim Hansen
YaleGlobal, 19 October 2006
Global warming, arctic ice melt and rising oceans will shrink nations and change world maps Global Sludge Ends in Tragedy for Ivory Coast
Lydia Polgreen and Marlise Simons
The New York Times, 10 October 2006
Environmental disaster is a striking example of the dark “underbelly of globalization” Coal Makes a Comeback
Sebastian Ramspeck
Spiegel Online, 9 October 2006
Economic powers cannot resist a cheap and abundant source of energy In Teeming India, Water Crisis Means Dry Pipes and Foul Sludge
Somini Sengupta
The New York Times, 3 October 2006
An emerging economic power with fast-growing population confronts dire water shortages Is Russia Ready for a Shipping Boom?
Sarah J. Wachter
The International Herald Tribune, 2 October 2006
Scientists and environmentalists fret that Russia’s ill prepared to manage or protect its trans-Siberian oil pipeline Man and His Endangered Home
Bo Ekman
YaleGlobal, 28 September 2006
Our pursuit of growth and luxury may leave us homeless The Great Squanderer: China’s Scramble for Energy
Wieland Wagner
Spiegel Online, 18 September 2006
Recognizing that growth and wealth depend on energy, China aims to develop alternatives to fossil fuels We Should Be Wary of a Nuclear Reaction
Andrew Davies
The Sydney Morning Herald, 6 September 2006
Countries that possess the technology to enrich uranium must be sensitive about reactions from neighboring countries Precious Wetlands Rapidly Disappearing
Hiroaki Sato
The Japan Times, 30 August 2006
Wetlands and their diverse wildlife rapidly vanish in the developed world
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This article has really made us think about the harmful effect of Global Warming.
At the national level, some steps should be taken to stop Global Warming and all the nations should think this issue as a serious matter and should make some plans to cope with such situation.
I am definitely going to join Stop Global Warming Virtual March and everyone should try their best to save the Planet.
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15-01-2007, 09:32 AM
Thank you very much for citing my concern, Dr Angel. Well it is really a serious matter. The increasing sea water level is already a threat for cities like Venice, Amsterdam and Hamburg which lie at -5 to 10 m and above from sea level ( The reason behind some people calling Holland as Naglok). In europe they know the danger and have developed different alarming and rescuing systems. But in case of countries like Nepal, where beside economical the geographical factor comes as a great barrier when it is time to rescue, it is very frightening imagination. We have recently learned similar incident from last earthquake in mountainous region of pakistan.
Weather has not gone crazy, we made it crazy
In Colorado people are having massive snow storm. In Germany we had few very windy ( ca 120kmh) days. Otherwise sunny 10-15°, which is actually impossible in January. Bad Weather on the Continent: Nine Die as Storms Blast Europe - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
Some pictures Photo Gallery: Europe Hit by Heavy Storms - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
Bush (the USA being biggest polluter) finally seems to want to do something against climate change and eventually Kyoto treaty. It is mainly in hand of industrialized nations to save the world, because they are the biggest polluter. 
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"Global warming is real; the risks it poses are real; and the American people have a right to know it and a responsibility to do something about it. The sooner Congress understands that, the sooner we can protect our nation--and our planet--from increased flood, fire, drought, and deadly heat waves." President Bill Clinton, July 25, 1998. (Quotation taken from transcript of President Clinton’s radio address of July 25, 1998)
Deaths Due to Global Warming
The Threat of Mass Extinction new June1,2006 Species Threatened by Climate Change updated July 26, 2006 Coral Bleaching & Disintegration updated June 1, 2006 Floods
More Intense Hurricanes on the Way
Heat Waves
Increasing Power Outages
Forests and Wildfires
Global Warming, Forests & Bark Beetles new Threat to Boreal Forests (updated June 1, 2006) Sea Level Rise of 3 feet by 2100, research by Jonathan T. Overpeck, Bette L.Otto-Bliesner et al
Sea Level Rise & Impact on Island States
Sea Level Rise & Climate Change Refugees
Sea Level Rise & Impact on US Cities
Coastal Wetlands
U.S. Coasts
San Francisco Bay-Example of Cost Impact of Sea Level Rise on Coastal City
Spread of Infectious Diseases
Escalating Increase in Allergens new
Global Warming And Asthma new Coral Bleaching & Disintegration updated June 1, 2006
Rapid Climate Change: Loss of Conveyor Belt updated June 22, 2006
Loss of Arctic Sea Ice updated September 26, 2006 Weather-Related Damage
Disappearing Beaches
Damage & Loss of World's Ecosystems & Biomes
Antarctica
Effect on Stratospheric Ozone
Effect on World's Food Production
Thawing Permafrost & Tundra As Sources of CO2 Emissions updated June 20, 2006
Disappearing Glaciers
Water Shortages & More Droughts
Increasing ocean storms and coastal erosion
Greenland - A key to accelerating climate change
The Sky is Rising Disappearing Plankton - Bottom of the Food Chain
Threat to Krill - Food Source of Fish, Seabirds, Squids, Whales, Seals, Penguins
Threat to Winter Sports Industry
Carbon dioxide emissions increase acidity of ocean waters
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Global Warming & Science News Archive - Half dozen homes destroyed or damaged by possible tornado - Jan.8, 2007 (USA Today)
- Warm winter wreaks havoc - Jan.5, 2007 (USA Today)
- A UFO at O'Hare? Some pilots thought so - Jan.3, 2007 (USA Today)
- Thousands of travelers stranded in Denver as blizzard blasts Plains - Dec.21, 2006 (USA Today)
- Concern grows over pollution from jets - Dec.19, 2006 (USA Today)
- Storm slams Northwest; 3 dead, 1.5 million powerless - Dec.15, 2006 (USA Today)
- El Nino promises warmer, drier winter in north - Dec.11, 2006 (USA Today)
- Global warming threatens basis of marine life in the world's oceans - Dec.7, 2006 (USA Today)
- Tropical Storm Durian hits southern Vietnam, 47 dead - Dec.6, 2006 (USA Today)
- Wall of volcanic mud swamps Philippine villages, leaving 198 dead, 260 missing- Dec.1, 2006 (USA Today)
- Scientists: Climate change clues in sky- Nov. 27, 2006 (USA Today)
- Warming poses a fiscal threat - Nov. 1, 2006 (USA Today)
- Tropical storm warning issued as Isaac speeds toward Newfoundland - Oct.2, 2006 (USA Today)
- Global temperature highest in thousands of years- Sep. 26, 2006 (USA Today)
- Hurricane Florence knocks out power to thousands in Bermuda- Sep. 11, 2006 (USA Today)
- Scientists find new global warming threat from melting permafrost - Sep. 6, 2006 (USA Today)
- Ernesto hits Cuba, on track for Florida- Aug. 28, 2006 (USA Today)
- Tropical depression on verge of becoming Ernesto in Caribbean - Aug. 25, 2006 (USA Today)
- Deadly heat bakes portions of Texas - Aug. 18, 2006 (USA Today)
- Dozens of wildfires scorching West, Plains- Aug. 10, 2006 (USA Today)
- Flooded streets reported throughout New Mexico- Aug. 7, 2006 (USA Today)
- N.J. scientists eye method for reducing hurricane power - Aug. 4, 2006 (USA Today)
- Forecasters: TS Chris to drench Puerto Rico, become hurricane - Aug. 2, 2006 (USA Today)
- Heat wave rolling over Plains, Midwest - July 24, 2006 (USA Today)
- Record heat clings to much of nation - July 24, 2006 (USA Today)
- Heat prompts power emergency in Calif.- July 24, 2006 (USA Today)
- Tropical Storm Beryl hits Massachusetts- July 21, 2006 (USA Today)
- Indonesian tsunami death toll rises to 531- July 19, 2006 (USA Today)
- Temperatures hit upper 90s coast to coast - July 17, 2006 (USA Today)
- Storms wash out bridges, damage roads in Vermont - June 30, 2006 (USA Today)
- Little damage reported as Alberto hits Fla. - June 13, 2006 (USA Today)
- Hurricane warning issued for Alberto - June 12, 2006 (USA Today)
- Storm tears roof off Crothersville police station - June 8, 2006 (USA Today)
- Weather Channel's hurricane hawk prepares for another season- June 5, 2006 (USA Today)
- Wine regions feel the heat - June 2, 2006 (USA Today)
Arctic samples show past tropical climate - May31, 2006 (USA Today) Sea change coming for the Everglades- May31, 2006 (USA Today) Federal scientists predict another active Atlantic hurricane season in 2006- May22, 2006 (USA Today) Poll: Most on coast unready for hurricanes- May17, 2006 (USA Today) Northwest feels the heat- May17, 2006 (USA Today) Typhoon Chanchu barrels towards Hong Kong, southern China - May17, 2006 (USA Today) New England sees worst floods in 70 years- May16, 2006 (USA Today) Tornadoes kill 3, injure 10 in Texas Tuesday evening- May10, 2006 (USA Today) Mobile masts signal rain showers - May5, 2006 (BBC NEWS) Global warming weakening Pacific Ocean wind pattern, study says - May3, 2006 (USA Today) Federal scientists report that Earth's greenhouse gases are continuing to rise - May2, 2006 (USA Today) Weather forecasters looking to future, near and far - Apr. 28, 2006 (USA Today) Tornadoes touch down in central Oklahoma - Apr. 25, 2006 (USA Today) Tornadoes rip through eastern Iowa; 1 dead- Apr. 14, 2006 (USA Today) Wildfire season likely to be busy across USA - Apr. 13, 2006 (USA Today) Gulf Coast prepares new hurricane plans - April 11, 2006 (USA Today) Feeling The Heat- April 3, 2006 (Time) The climate is crashing, and global warming is to blame. Why the crisis hit so soon--and what we can do about it
- April 3, 2006 (Time) Storms kill 27 in Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois - April 3, 2006 (USA Today) Tornadoes possible in Mississippi Valley; clear in East - March 31, 2006 (USA Today) Melting polar ice threatens worldwide sea-level rise - March 23, 2006 (USA Today) Aid delivered to Australia cyclone area - March 21, 2006 (USA Today) Weather experts predict busy hurricane season - March 21, 2006 (USA Today) Southwest suffers historic drought - March 6, 2006 (USA Today) Rising temps could transform New England winters - March 5, 2006 (USA Today) Pesticides found in most rivers, streams - March 3, 2006 (USA Today) Excavation reveals a village buried by 1815 volcanic blast - February 28, 2006 (USA Today) The West takes lead on climate change - Feb 28, 2006 (USA TODAY) Deep Inside Black Holes - Feb 27, 2006 (USA TODAY) A Young Bush Appointee Resigns His Post at NASA - Feb 8, 2006 (New York Times) Lawmaker Condemns NASA Over Scientist's Accusations of Censorship - January 31, 2006 (New York Times) Climate Expert Says NASA Tried to Silence Him - January 29, 2006 (New York Times) Bill Clinton to speak at U.N. climate conference - Dec. 9, 2005 (USA TODAY)
2006 hurricane season may rival 2005 - November 30, 2005 (Houston Chronicle) Record year for hurricanes part of a natural cycle - November 30, 2005 (USA Today) '06 forecast: More stormy weather - November 30, 2005 (USA Today) Busiest Hurricane Season on Record Ends - November 30, 2005 (New York Times) Study Shows Weakening of Atlantic Currents - November 30, 2005 (New York Times) Tropical Storm Gamma forms off Central American Coast -November18, 2005 (USA Today) Another Hurricane Could Hit! - ( 10/6/2005, USA today)
In the Eye of the Storms- September 26, 2005 (USA Today) | | |
