Scientists are warning that a crucial tipping point could be reached in 2025 – that would see the start of the collapse of the Atlantic Gulf Stream – if global emissions were not reduced. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, known as AMOC, drives the Atlantic’s currents – by pushing warm water from the Gulf of Mexico northwards, towards the Arctic, where it cools and sinks. It last collapsed during the previous ice age around 12,000 years ago – and could have catastrophic impacts for humanity. Sea levels would rise around the East Coast of North America – and storms would worsen in Europe. While rains in Asia, Africa and South […]
Hurricane IDA Explained. Hurricane Ida is on course to make landfall on the US Gulf Coast, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. It is expected to hit near New Orleans late on Sunday. The Category 4 storm is forecast to be the worst to strike Louisiana since 1850. The state has declared an emergency. Many people are rushing to petrol stations to fill up tanks, while others are boarding up buildings. President Joe Biden has issued an emergency order for food, water and other supplies to be sent to the state. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us […]
The southern US is being hit with what is being described as “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding. That is where Tropical Storm Sally made landfall, originally as a Category 2 hurricane. Hundreds of people have been rescued. Half a million people have lost power across Florida and Alabama. Al Jazeera’s Andy Gallacher reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #HurricaneSally #Forida #Alabama
Two NASA astronauts are back on Earth, splashing down off the coast of the US state of Florida. The mission was led by the private company Space X. This is the first time this type of operation has been carried out on a commercial spacecraft, and now more companies could follow. Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez-Hodoyan reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #SpaceX #NASA #SpaceXDragon
The historic splashdown off the Florida coast was the first water landing for an American crew spacecraft in 45 years. Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley returned to Earth after traveling to the International Space Station in May. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here you will find clips from NBC Nightly News, Meet The Press, and original digital videos. Subscribe to our channel for news stories, technology, politics, health, entertainment, science, business, and exclusive NBC investigations. Connect with NBC News Online! Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC Follow NBC […]
