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HotSpots H2O: Unusually Powerful ‘Atmospheric River’ Pummels British Columbia and Pacific Northwest

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The rains were the result of a weather phenomenon known as an “atmospheric river,” a narrow column that transports water vapor from the tropics to the poles. Atmospheric rivers are projected to intensify as the climate continues to warm. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue — November 22, 2021.

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2021 Was One of the Deadliest and Costliest Years for Climate Disasters

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UCS Climate and Energy program policy director Rachel Cleetus breaks down the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's latest report on costly, dangerous climate-related disasters in 2021.

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The Year in Water, 2021

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The Year in Water, 2021. Water Crises Take Center Stage By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – December 9, 2021. Communities rich and poor bore witness to horrific devastation in 2021. Too little. Too polluted. For years these compact phrases, mantra-like in their repetition, have come to define the world’s water problems.

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What’s Up With Water — August 16, 2021

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It finds more evidence that severe weather events are linked to carbon in the atmosphere and that those weather events are becoming more extreme. Natural influences, such as volcanic activity or sunlight intensity, account for a mere sliver of atmospheric warming. The report paints an alarming picture of the future of fresh water.

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The Stream, October 29, 2021: Sudan Coup Leaves Dam Negotiations Uncertain

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Experts say a recent atmospheric river event in California didn’t improve drought conditions, CBSLA reports. 2021 Election Preview: The Expensive Battle in Maine over Hydropower Imports. 2021 Election Preview: New York Considers Right to Clean Water – Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment for environmental rights.

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What’s Up With Water – Novemeber 22, 2021

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Powerful storms called atmospheric rivers brought nearly a foot of rain to parts of British Columbia, particularly the province’s southern region. The post What’s Up With Water – Novemeber 22, 2021 appeared first on Circle of Blue. This is Eileen Wray-McCann. This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here for us.

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What’s Up With Water – September 20, 2021

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It stressed the need to reduce the release of heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, and to limit global warming to 1.5 The post What’s Up With Water – September 20, 2021 appeared first on Circle of Blue. That report, in the technical language of probabilities and scenarios, emphasized the urgency of the moment.

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