Washington (Business Emerge), October 10: As Hurricane Milton looms, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are urging Americans to prioritize safety and beware of misleading information circulating about the storm. In a recent White House briefing, Biden expressed deep concern over the misinformation, emphasizing that such actions are dangerous and undermine public trust. “It’s not just irresponsible, it’s un-American,” Biden stated, denouncing those spreading false claims about the government’s response to the hurricane. He further encouraged people to seek shelter and take the storm seriously, given its potential for destruction. Vice President Kamala Harris echoed these concerns in…
Author: Elena Novak
Tampa (Business Emerge), October 10: As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, ZooTampa is keeping its African elephants, flamingos, pygmy hippos, and approximately 1,000 other animals safe without relocating them off the 70-acre (28-hectare) property. Despite being in a mandatory evacuation zone, zoo officials, like Tiffany Burns, Senior Director of Animal Programs, emphasized the zoo’s preparedness. She confirmed that there was no need for the animals to leave the zoo, even though the powerful storm is forecasted to be catastrophic. ZooTampa’s staff is taking extra precautions to shelter the animals in hurricane-proof areas, including barns and crates located within reinforced buildings…
St. Petersburg (Business Emerge) October 10: Hurricane Milton’s violent passage across Florida on Thursday left a devastating wake, reducing homes to rubble and knocking out power to nearly two million residents. The storm, which initially hit Florida’s west coast on Wednesday evening, wreaked havoc throughout the state, triggering deadly tornadoes and unleashing torrential rain. As of early Thursday, the hurricane had weakened but remained dangerous, with winds of up to 90 mph (150 kph) and severe storm surges, particularly impacting Florida’s Atlantic Coast. The hurricane first made landfall near Siesta Key, a barrier island situated off Sarasota, Florida, at approximately…
Abidjan (Business Emerge), October 8: Above-average rainfall across most of Côte d’Ivoire’s primary cocoa-growing regions has fueled optimism among farmers for a prosperous harvest during the current October to March season. As the world’s leading cocoa producer, Côte d’Ivoire is in the midst of its rainy season, which stretches from April to mid-November. Farmers have reported that the rains have fostered the healthy development of cocoa pods ahead of next year’s harvest. Compared to the previous season, more cocoa beans have already been harvested, although some farmers have raised concerns about cloudy conditions, which may hinder proper drying. “We’ve had…
Florida (Business Emerge), October 8: As the United States grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a surge of misinformation has swept across social media, diverting attention from critical recovery efforts. False narratives about the allocation of disaster relief funds, along with bizarre claims that weather manipulation is at play, have added confusion to an already challenging situation. Both local and national government officials are working to dispel these rumors, including one spread by Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. Among the more outlandish theories is the suggestion that Helene was a man-made storm, designed to give corporations access to lithium…
Dhaka (Business Emerge), October 8: Northern Bangladesh is facing severe destruction as relentless floods, fueled by heavy rainfall and upstream river torrents, have claimed five lives and left more than 100,000 people stranded. As waters continue to rise, the situation is growing more critical, with officials warning of further devastation. The district of Sherpur is one of the worst affected, where swelling river levels have submerged new areas, displacing thousands of families. Roads, bridges, and homes are submerged under several feet of water, making rescue efforts extremely challenging. Local resident Abu Taher expressed his shock, saying, “I have never witnessed…
Tokyo (Business Emerge) October 4: Japan’s typhoon season this year may seem relentless, but the reality reveals a different trend. The frequency of these intense storms is actually decreasing, as global climate change continues to reshape weather patterns. However, experts remain divided over what this shift means for the future. Although the Japan Meteorological Agency has recorded 18 tropical storms so far this season, Weathernews, a private weather company, expects that number to reach 21 by the year’s end. In comparison, 17 tropical storms were tracked in 2023, marking a significant decline from the historical average of 25.1 storms per…
California (USA), October 4: More than 50 temperature records were shattered on Wednesday as an unusual October heat wave continued to grip much of the Western United States. Over 29 million people found themselves under heat alerts on Thursday, with excessive heat warnings issued across large parts of California, Arizona, and Nevada. Phoenix saw temperatures climb to a new high of 108°F, surpassing the previous 1980 record of 107°F, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Yuma, Arizona, matched its historic peak of 112°F, also last set in 1980. California wasn’t spared either, with several cities surpassing their daily heat…
Lublin (Business Emerge), September 25: A recent study reveals that climate change has significantly increased the likelihood of torrential downpours like those that led to catastrophic flooding in Central Europe this month. The report, published on Wednesday, shows that such extreme weather events are now twice as likely to occur due to global warming. Researchers involved in the study are urging policymakers to take swift measures to curb the rise in global temperatures. This severe flooding, the worst Central Europe has experienced in over two decades, resulted in the tragic loss of 24 lives. Several towns were submerged under mud…