BBC – Flight turbulence has increased as climate change has warmed the planet, researchers say. Scientists at Reading University in the UK studied clear-air turbulence, which is harder for pilots …
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A flash flood watch is in effect for Barbados. This alert will be terminated at 5 pm or sooner if conditions warrant. A flash-flood watch is issued when heavy or …
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Wet conditions are expected across Barbados over the next few days from Sunday into Thursday, associated with a surface to low-level trough system. Current model predictions suggest that most of …
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Barbados Begins Health National Adaptation Planning in EU-supported PAHO Project
Climate Change is a global emergency, yet few countries have made plans to face it. Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness staff and allied sectors recently met at the Accra Beach Resort in Barbados, to understand how climate change is affecting public health in the country, a first step in the creation …
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Barbados may soon be able to receive earlier and more accurate warnings on approaching storms. One month away from the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Prime Minister Mia …
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PM Mottley urges commonsense approach to water usage in current dry period
By Jenique Belgrave As the island continues to experience drought-like conditions, consumers are urged to engage in water conservation practices. Prime Minister Mia Mottley told the media that the public …
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(AlJazeera) – Air pollution impacts every stage of human life from foetal development and the cognitive abilities of teenagers to adult mental health, according to a report that synthesises the …
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In its latest rainfall situation and projection for the next few months, the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said rain accumulations across the southern sections of the island have been extremely …
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SOURCE: BBC – Rescue efforts are under way in Mississippi and Alabama after a tornado tore through the southern US states on Friday night killing 26 people. Emergency services will …