Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 5 of a Multi-part Series25:19Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 5 of a Multi-part SeriesHumanity has entered dangerous new territory. The unprecedented heat has helped fuel disasters around the world. And still, temperatures continue to rise. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that July 2024 was the hottest ever recorded and was the 14th consecutive month in which a global heat record had been set. In June 2024, an immense heat dome covered most oPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-09-16 319 Visualizzazioni22396p720p1080p2024-09-16Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 4 of a Multi-part Series18:08The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 4 of a Multi-part SeriesLake Chad, once one of Africa’s largest freshwater lakes, was equivalent in size to El Salvador, Israel, or Massachusetts. However, due to a warming climate, decreasing rainfall, and increasing demands from a growing population, Lake Chad has been shrinking dramatically over the last several decades. It’s estimated to have lost about 92 percent of its original size. As of April 2024, Cameroon, ChaPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-09-09 463 Visualizzazioni25396p720p1080p2024-09-09Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 4 of a Multi-part Series29:19Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 4 of a Multi-part SeriesIn early 2024, for the first time in recorded history, the average global temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, an event that was not supposed to happen for years. It was actually anticipated that this important threshold would only be reached in the next few years or the next decade. Rising global temperatures are causing more frequent and intense storms, droughts,Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-09-02 736 Visualizzazioni52396p720p1080p2024-09-02Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series25:13The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesCivilization’s ancient lifelines, the rivers, are vanishing rapidly. Climate change poses dire consequences for these freshwater sources, impacting trade, transportation, and ecosystems. As global temperatures rise, evaporation and shifting weather patterns lead to reduced river water levels. The UN reports that human activity has significantly altered or depleted two-thirds of the world’s longestPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-08-19 602 Visualizzazioni27396p720p1080p2024-08-19Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series24:11Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesIn recent months, there have been several outbreaks of salmonella. Although symptoms vary, salmonella infections can be fatal. Such was the case in Canada in late 2023. In this salmonella outbreak, 190 people were infected, 68 were hospitalized, and nine people died. In early 2024, salmonella again broke out across the US. The CDC is expanding its warning about the risk of salmonella in charcuteriPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-08-05 732 Visualizzazioni28396p720p1080p2024-08-05Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series26:21Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesAccording to a map provided by the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative, several of the world’s developing nations are among the least polluting yet the most susceptible to climate-related risks. In Kenya alone, the death toll reached at least 154 people, with nearly half a million displaced. East Africa is grappling with its most severe drought in years, affecting approximately 40 million peopPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-07-22 828 Visualizzazioni26396p720p1080p2024-07-22Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 2 of a Multi-part Series19:46Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 2 of a Multi-part SeriesThe world is going through an outbreak of bird flu. It began in October 2021. Close to 153 million birds have been culled in the past two years alone. That’s right, Japan has killed over 17 million chickens this season. The virus can lead to severe pneumonia, so it’s very important to handle dead chickens infected with avian influenza with care. Japan has 26 prefectures or provinces. Bird flu hasPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-07-15 964 Visualizzazioni30396p720p1080p2024-07-15Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 1 of a Multi-part Series21:57Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 1 of a Multi-part SeriesFrom 2020-2024, more than 700 million people were infected with COVID-19 and more than seven million died. More than 200 zoonotic diseases are known to exist, and virtually all the epidemics and pandemics in the last century have been zoonotic. According to the World Economic Forum, zoonoses are responsible for approximately 2.5 billion cases of human illness and 2.7 million human deaths worldwidePianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-07-08 1100 Visualizzazioni34396p720p1080p2024-07-08Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora No Sweat: How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning and Reducing Environmental Footprint, Part 2 of 217:11No Sweat: How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning and Reducing Environmental Footprint, Part 2 of 2Many solutions and innovations are being developed or implemented to improve the efficiency and sustainability of air conditioning. One is to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the synthetic chemicals used as refrigerants in most air conditioners today. Another solution is to improve the design and maintenance of air conditioners to make them more energy-efficient and less prone to leaks. A thirPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-07-01 1094 Visualizzazioni35396p720p1080p2024-07-01Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora No Sweat: How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning and Reducing Environmental Footprint, Part 1 of 216:49No Sweat: How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning and Reducing Environmental Footprint, Part 1 of 2On today’s show, we’ll reveal the hidden costs of air conditioning and how it affects the climate and ecosystem. Remember, each one of us has the power to make a difference. Join us as we find out how air conditioning affects the planet and how we can change the situation for the better.Air conditioning can make us feel comfortable and productive when the weather is hot and humid. But it also hasPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-06-24 1346 Visualizzazioni35396p720p1080p2024-06-24Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 4 of a Multi-part Series22:49Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 4 of a Multi-part SeriesAccording to a United Nations report, one of every eight plant or animal-people species on Earth faces extinction. In addition, the rate at which species are disappearing is the highest in human history. “Facing multiple threats, including habitat loss, disease, and climate change, amphibians are the most threatened group of vertebrates in the world.” “As per the IUCN report, 41% of amphibians arePianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-06-17 983 Visualizzazioni31396p720p1080p2024-06-17Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Ecosystem Calamity: Climate and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series22:02Ecosystem Calamity: Climate and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesA comprehensive study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a Shining World Compassion Award recipient, called the Living Planet Report 2022 confirms the rapid decline of Earth’s animal-people species. The results were alarming. The scientists discovered that an average population decline of 69% in all species occurred during the last half-century.Elizabeth Mrema, the Deputy Executive Director of thePianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-06-10 1045 Visualizzazioni37396p720p1080p2024-06-10Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 2 of a Multi-part Series28:13Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 2 of a Multi-part SeriesCyclone Freddy wreaked havoc across Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe, with Malawi being the most severely affected. Massive flooding and landslides in Malawi resulted in the tragic loss of over 1,200 lives, affecting more than 2.2 million people and displacing more than 659,000. This catastrophe ranks among the world’s costliest climate disasters of 2023. Southern Madagascar has alwaysPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-06-03 1208 Visualizzazioni27396p720p1080p2024-06-03Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 2 of a Multi-part Series28:15The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 2 of a Multi-part SeriesThe Amazon region has been hit by a record drought, causing waterways to dry up and impacting the lives of millions of people. But a study released this week found that human activities such as deforestation, cattle ranching and corporate farming have played a pivotal role in reducing the Earth’s capacity to retain water. Scientists cite the unprecedented death of river dolphins to make their casePianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-05-27 1309 Visualizzazioni29396p720p1080p2024-05-27Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 1 of a Multi-part Series27:34The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 1 of a Multi-part SeriesGroundwater depletion is a pressing global concern, with hotspots existing in all continents. Countries such as the USA, Mexico, Iran, Chile, Spain, and China face substantial risks due to their heavy reliance on irrigated agriculture supported by rapidly dwindling aquifers, both domestically and through imports. In the United States, California is experiencing some of the world’s most rapid decliPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-05-20 1285 Visualizzazioni30396p720p1080p2024-05-20Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 2 of a Multi-part Series25:40Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 2 of a Multi-part SeriesClimate change is rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous threats to biodiversity and wildlife on our planet. By the end of 2023, the ocean temperature had risen to its highest level in recorded history. And this year has seen a record melt, leading to a catastrophic loss of chicks. Scientists reported that, out of the 66 penguin-people colonies across the continent, 19 failed to breed either pPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-05-13 1074 Visualizzazioni24396p720p1080p2024-05-13Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series25:06Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesDuring January 2024, the United States reported several crippling and unprecedented weather incidents. Tornadoes, ice, snow. One of the USA’s most surprising weather events was an extreme cold front that swept across the nation in mid-January. About 150 million US residents were under a wind chill warning or advisory for dangerous cold and wind. The storm killed dozens of people throughout the US,Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-05-06 1165 Visualizzazioni27396p720p1080p2024-05-06Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 1 of a Multi-part Series31:17Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 1 of a Multi-part SeriesStudies have shown that despite contributing little to greenhouse gas emissions, developing countries are especially vulnerable to the effects of global warming, often leading to humanitarian crises. His Excellency António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, noted that Somalia is one of the victims of climate change. “Somalia contributes 0.003% of the emissions that cause climate chPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-04-29 1200 Visualizzazioni33396p720p1080p2024-04-29Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Exploring Some Fascinating Facts about Mother Earth25:28Exploring Some Fascinating Facts about Mother EarthAccording to the National Center for Science Education, they think Earth is about 4.54 billion years old! Earth went through a lot, even some scary stuff like mass extinctions. We humans? We're like the newest guests at Mother Earth's party, only showing up around 300,000 years ago. And Earth might’ve had two moons once! Even though we humans have only explored about 42% of Mother Earth’s land andPianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-04-15 1205 Visualizzazioni43396p720p1080p2024-04-15Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 1 of a Multi-part Series21:26Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 1 of a Multi-part SeriesIn September and October 2023, the Amazon witnessed thick layers of smoke blanketing the region, a result of rampant wildfires exacerbated by severe drought. During the first two weeks of November 2023, a staggering 2,387 fires ravaged the Amazon region, which were attributed to extreme drought conditions. The fire sweeping through Brazil's rainforests represents a major threat to local wildlife.Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora2024-04-08 1417 Visualizzazioni31396p720p1080p2024-04-08Pianeta Terra: la nostra amorevole dimora