The article by Samuel Kováčik emphasizes the seriousness of the climate crisis and the need for carbon neutrality, while criticizing widespread misconceptions about the causes of climate change that are linked to human activity, and warning of the increasing extreme weather fluctuations. (translated)
The article analyzes the transformation of weather forecasting into a billion-dollar global market, emphasizing the growing importance of accurate meteorological predictions for various industries seeking competitive advantages related to climate change and extreme weather events. (translated)
Mass tourism in Antarctica, which brings more than 120,000 visitors every season and could reach up to half a million in the future, has a significant negative impact on the local environment, while experts emphasize the moral dilemmas faced by guides who have chosen to end their work for ethical reasons. (translated)
The article describes the lack of rainfall and extreme temperatures that lead to premature leaf fall and stress in trees in Slovakia, with species like beech, which are accustomed to moist conditions, suffering the most. (translated)
Recently, the historically highest water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea was recorded in Mallorca, reaching 33 degrees Celsius, which raises concerns that summer vacations at popular Mediterranean beaches may become just a memory for future generations due to extreme heat, as tourists might prefer cooler destinations. (translated)
The article by Juraj Buzalka criticizes the current political situation in Slovakia, which does not adequately respond to the climate crisis and offers catastrophic solutions instead of sustainable development, emphasizing the need for local resilience and social recovery in the face of environmental problems. (translated)
The article describes how extreme heat and drought lead to the shutdown of nuclear power plants, such as Paks in Hungary, causing a serious energy crisis and high electricity prices for the population, while Czech nuclear power plants operate without restrictions. (translated)
The situation on the Danube is critical because the low water level prevents freight transport from operating, ships are standing still in ports, and carriers are facing significant problems with transferring cargo to other means of transport, which increases costs. (translated)
Record low water levels in the Rhine, reaching only 17 centimeters, threaten the German economy by forcing companies to shift goods from rivers to more expensive road and rail transport, as drought also affects other important water corridors. (translated)
Slovakia has recorded a possible third temperature record this summer with measured temperatures of 41.4 degrees Celsius in Kamenica nad Hronom, while experts consider the current heatwave to be the most extreme in the country's history, with temperatures expected to continue to rise. (translated)
In Europe, unusual natural phenomena occur during extreme summers, such as decaying war wrecks on riverbeds, fires accompanied by storms, and record temperatures that negatively affect the economy and the health of the population, with some areas reporting health issues and environmental challenges. (translated)
The article by Michal Hvorecký points out the devastating effects of the climate crisis on wildlife in Europe, where due to extreme heat and fires, animals such as chickens, fish, and wildlife are dying en masse, while interference with living ecosystems causes long-term ecological consequences. (translated)
Slovenia is facing record heat and drought, with experts warning of an worsening lack of moisture, and suggesting systemic measures for rainwater retention and soil erosion protection as key to combating drought. (translated)
This year, wildfires in the EU have burned almost three times more area than the 20-year average, with nearly 465,000 hectares burned by the end of July, reflecting a serious situation caused by climate change. (translated)
In Spain, an area equivalent to six Bratislavas burned, and in the entire EU, wildfires contributed to emissions of nearly 18 million tons of CO₂, while this year France recorded a record burned area of 91,000 hectares. (translated)
Meteorologists point out that the current El Niño will probably be the strongest in recorded history, which could lead to economic damages of up to 10 trillion dollars by 2032, and temperatures in the Pacific Ocean could exceed previous records by as much as 3.6 °C. (translated)
Zelené technológie výrazne zvýšia dopyt po kritických mineráloch, pričom ich spracovanie sa pre Západ stáva čoraz viac závislé na Číne, čo nielenže ovplyvňuje ekonomiku, ale aj geopolitické vzťahy. #KlimatickáKríza #ZelenéTechnológie #KritickéMinerály
Lesné požiare v južnej Európe, najmä vo Francúzsku a Španielsku, v tomto roku zničili desiatky tisíc hektárov a donútili tisíce obyvateľov opustiť svoje domovy, pričom situácia sa stále zhoršuje aj na Slovensku. #KlimatickáKríza #Požiare #Francúzsko
Meteorológovia varujú pred príchodom ďalšej vlny extrémnych horúčav na juhu Slovenska začiatkom augusta, s predpokladanými teplotami dosahujúcimi až 40 °C, pričom už predchádzajúca vlna horúčav si vyžiadala vyše 10-tisíc životov. #KlimatickáKríza #ExtrémneLeto #Počasie
Farmár Juraj Mačaj upozorňuje, že na zvládnutie sucha nestačia len závlahy, a navrhuje, aby farmári obetovali časť pôdy na budovanie vodných nádrží, pričom zdôrazňuje, že ich privatizácia by mohla zefektívniť hospodárenie s vodou. #klimatickákríza #závlahy #poľnohospodárstvo
