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Wind farm off New Jersey likely to ‘adversely affect’ but not kill whales, feds say

A federal scientific agency says the lone remaining offshore wind project in New Jersey with preliminary approval is likely to “adversely affect” whales and other marine mammals, but not seriously harm or kill them

The Independent UK

The Florida Barrier Reef's Last Stand

Summer heat this year posed an existential threat to the world's third-largest barrier reef.

Reason

US government agencies join together to improve space weather forecasting

A new agreement between multiple U.S. government agencies aims to improve space weather forecasts and the government's ability to mitigate the effects of solar storms on critical infrastructure.

Space

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Monster X-class flare is most powerful solar eruption since 2017, could trigger auroras and major geomagnetic storms

On Dec. 14, a 2.8 magnitude X-class flare exploded from the sun, triggering radio blackouts on Earth and unleashing a CME that could also hit our planet in the next few days. It is the most powerful solar flare in more than six years.

LiveScience

2023 proved climate change is here

This sizzling year shattered records related to heat, sea ice and more. And the future could get even hotter

Salon

Arctic Report Card 2023: From wildfires to melting sea ice, the warmest summer on record had cascading impacts across the Arctic

The year 2023 shattered the record for the warmest summer in the Arctic, and people and ecosystems across the region felt the impact.

The Conversation

Endangered whale measuring 52ft washes up on San Diego beach

The whale was found on Sunday morning at around 9.30am off of Santa Rita Place near the border of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach

The Independent UK

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Eastern US braces for snow and floods as storm brews in central states

About half of US population likely to be impacted by severe weather system

The Independent UK

NOAA's older Earth-watching satellites get new 'extended life'

NOAA has plans to add extra years to the lifespan of their fleet of older polar orbiting satellites by controlling them through using an Internet cloud-based system.

Space

Gigantic 'hole' in the sun wider than 60 Earths is spewing superfast solar wind right at us

A monstrous dark patch, known as a coronal hole, recently appeared near the sun's equator. The temporary gap enables unusually fast solar wind to race toward Earth.

LiveScience

The weaknesses of catch share policies

"Blue Harvest’s rise and fall is the result of a fisheries management structure called catch shares"

Salon

An active 2023 hurricane season comes to a close

The Atlantic hurricane season ends today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says more named storms formed in the Atlantic this year than any other El Niño year in the modern record.

WEKU

Powerful 'Cannibal' solar burst will hit Earth tonight. Widespread auroras predicted

A 'Cannibal' plasma eruption from the sun will hit Earth on Dec. 1. Scientists predict strong geomagnetic storm conditions and impressive auroras.

Space

Strong auroras likely as powerful solar flare eruption hurls possible 'cannibal CME' toward Earth (video)

Several powerful solar eruptions, with Earth in the firing line, means widespread mid-latitude aurora displays are likely on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

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AI can predict when massive rogue waves will strike next

Scientists train an AI on 700 years' worth of ocean data to build an equation that can predict when these "maritime monsters" will strike.

The Independent UK

One million gallons of crude oil have leaked into Gulf of Mexico

The spill, first detected on Friday by the US Coast Guard, threatens to harm endangered species that live there

Space

This solar eruption was so powerful it warped the sun's magnetic field (video)

Satellites observed a coronal mass ejection on Wednesday (Nov. 15), capturing a bright burst of super-hot plasma that warped the sun's magnetic field.

WEKU

Only 51 of these U.S. whales remain. Little has been done to prevent their extinction

Rice's whales are one of the world's newly discovered whale species – and already one of the most endangered. Protections for the whales in the Gulf of Mexico are not coming fast.

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The Conversation

Acapulco was built to withstand earthquakes, but not Hurricane Otis' destructive winds – how building codes failed this resort city

Acapulco wasn’t prepared when Hurricane Otis struck as a powerful Category 5 storm on Oct. 25, 2023. The short notice as the storm rapidly intensified over the Pacific Ocean wasn’t the only problem – the Mexican resort city’s buildings weren’t designed to handle anything close to Otis’ 165 mph winds.

Space

What is STEVE, and how is it different from the aurora?

STEVE is an atmospheric phenomenon that is similar to yet separate from the aurora. It looks like a mauve streak across the night sky.

WEKU

How wildlife officials saved a humpback whale found 'hogtied' to a 300-pound crab pot

The juvenile whale was seen swimming in a clockwise circle, making unusual noises and trailing two buoys. A team of wildlife experts had to move fast, but with plenty of patience, to save its life.

Newcastle Herald

Experts back whales and wind farms to coexist, so why don't locals?

'Demonstrators concerned about wind turbines are misinformed'

Texas Observer

Hella Hail Coming Down in Texas

Climate change is increasing the size of stones, making people—and insurance companies—anxious.

The Independent UK

Young humpback whale ‘hog-tied’ to 300-pound crab pot is freed by Alaska rescuers

The whale was ‘hog-tied’ and bent to the side - posing a very tricky mission for rescuers

Salon

The impact of hurricanes on marine life

Turbulence can displace or kill marine life, but hurricanes aren’t always bad for sea creatures

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