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Daily Silver (XAG/USD) A pivotal moment for silver prices The market appears to be at a critical juncture. The psychological level of $30.00 has held, but real support lies in the $29.27 to $28.57 area. While strong gold prices and overall fundamentals remain supportive, silver investors appear to be looking for other catalysts for a significant move higher. Next week's forecast The forecast for the week ahead is cautiously optimistic. Given the psychological importance of $30.00, investors are likely to vigorously defend that level. However, the rally to an 11-year high of $32.52 may be delayed until there is more…
Heat warning will be in effect Sunday afternoon Updated: July 13, 2024 at 10:35 pm CDT In the afternoon, avoid further rise in temperature. We'll hit 93 today, but it will still take a few hours tomorrow before we see these Heat Index values reach triple digits. We're turning the heat up a little bit. A heat advisory is in effect for the Genoa City Omaha Metro station at the Lincoln-Beatrice Falls station. Counties in purple start at noon tomorrow. It lasts until 8:00pm on Monday evening. Expect the temperature to feel like 110 degrees at times. On top of…
Today's temperature in Haridwar on July 14, 2024 is 31.86 °C. The minimum temperature is expected to be 24.96 °C and the maximum temperature is 35.26 °C that day. The relative humidity was 57% and the wind speed was 57 km/h. The sun rises at 05:25 am and sets at 07:20 pm. Tomorrow the humidity will be 46%. If you are sensitive to heat, please pay attention to the weather forecast and consider clothing and activities appropriate to the weather. OK air quality in the area. You can carry out regular physical activities, outdoor activities and daily tasks. Understanding the…
Considering how much renewable energy has been promoted, groomed, coddled, favored and subsidized over the past year or two, it's understandable to believe the green transition is well underway. [emphasis, links added] But don't be fooled by fools. Oil and gas are still king. Less than a year ago, a New York Times headline exclaimed: “A clean energy future is coming faster than you think.” Another headline on govtech.com last year told us that “California sets new record for renewable energy generation.” Ahead of Christmas, the Guardian wants readers to know about “Uruguay's green energy revolution” and how its “rapid…
Over the centuries, various transformations have disrupted economies. Think of the shift from horse-drawn carriages to automobiles, or the automation of factories as machines replace manual workers. While these bring the benefits of increased mobility and cost-effective production, they also have their drawbacks. When horse power was replaced by automobiles, carriage builders and drivers lost their livelihoods, and related companies such as blacksmiths lost income. Historically, equity and inclusion have not been key considerations during such transitions. As we witness another major global shift – from fossil fuels to clean energy – large swaths of the workforce across the traditional…
Las Vegas broke all-time heat records over the July 4th weekend, with temperatures rising to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The event was part of a heat wave sweeping the western United States [emphasis, links added] The heat wave brought a flurry of dramatic media coverage. This summer’s heat wave made headlines san francisco chronicle Claims that 120 degrees is equivalent to the temperature of a pizza oven. Commercial pizza ovens reach temperatures close to 1,000 degrees, and home-baked pizzas cook between 425 and 500 degrees. As a heat wave sweeps across the West Coast, Los Angeles Times The editorial board believes…
As the climate warms, increasingly intense storms and fires threaten people's homes and safety. Rising sea levels are inundating coastal communities. Extreme heat waves are causing illness and death. The thought of these dangers can be overwhelming. Davenport: “Emotional reactions of any kind are completely natural—sadness, sadness, fear, rage, rage.” Leslie Davenport is a licensed therapist and climate psychology educator. She said it helps connect others and get involved in climate action. Davenport: “Being part of the solution can be psychologically empowering.” For people who are already committed to climate change, taking time to process their feelings and readjust when…
author: Tommaso Bassetti (independent expert), Zulfira Zikrina (independent expert) and Francisco Martes Porto Macedo (CCFLA). Decarbonizing buildings is Central Asia’s first opportunity to achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The region faces the twin challenges of rapid urbanization and the escalating impacts of climate change, and the need for sustainable solutions has never been greater. Buildings are not only important contributors to greenhouse gas emissions but also important nodes in energy consumption. From an emissions reduction perspective, emissions from public and residential buildings in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan account for 70-80% of the city's emissions. In the first two countries,…
NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reported on July 12 that June 2024 was the hottest June in global history since 1850, and the 13th consecutive hottest month in Earth's history. The range of high temperatures was unusually wide, with 14.5% of the global surface experiencing record high temperatures, 7.4% higher than the record set in June 2023. Figure 1. Departure from average temperatures in June 2024, the warmest June in the world since records began in 1850. (Image source: NOAA/NCEI) NASA puts June temperatures at 1.44 degrees Celsius (2.59 °F) higher than during the 1880-1899 period, its best…
A recent article in USA Today A rare cactus species in the Florida Keys is claimed to be extinct due to rising sea levels. This is wrong. [emphasis, links added] Many factors have contributed to the decline of this cactus, most of which began more than 100 years ago. USA Today and many other news outlets Failure to report complete facts misleads readers into believing that climate change is to blame. July 10, USA Today The article, titled “A disturbing first: Rising sea levels are killing Florida's rare cacti,” reads: A rare tree cactus has grown for decades, hidden among…