Tropical development possible next week [Aug 11-17] in the NW Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico
By Levi From Tropical Tidbits There are currently no significant tropical disturbances in the Atlantic, but one is likely to form in the western Caribbean next week, and will have a good shot at developing into a tropical cyclone. The…
Vacations inspire a passion for preserving sea turtles
By Rebecca Gatewood, Special to the Orlando Sentinel (New Voices) “Work hard and play hard” seems to be my family motto. Fall through spring means demanding work on our farm and in my studies, school plays and church choir. Summer…
Tropics expected to be quiet for next few days
By Casanova Nurse, Chief Meteorologist ABC 27 News The tropical waters of the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico remain relatively quiet, and no organized systems are expected over the next days or two. A large upper-level low-pressure system located…
4.1 Magnitude earthquake rattles Trinidad
From Caribbean360 The Seismic Unit of the University of the West Indies (UWI) said the quake hit at 10.56 am local time on Tuesday. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Wednesday August 7, 2013 – An earthquake with a 4.1 magnitude rattled Trinidad on…
Help for nesting turtles
This week, GIS Spotlight supports turtle nesting, revisits handicapped parking and takes another look at helping job seekers. Development of the beach can impact natural sea turtle nesting routines. Join us to see the Department of Environment’s efforts to deal…
US forecasters revise 2013 Atlantic hurricane season predictions
From Caribbean360 COLORADO, United States, Monday August 5, 2013 – Weather forecasters at Colorado State University (CSU) have lowered their prediction for the 2003 Atlantic Hurricane Season. “We continue to anticipate an above-average season in 2013, although we have lowered…
Cuba’s first solar power plant starts operating
From Latin American Herald Tribune HAVANA – Cuba’s first solar power plant is in operation, helping the island reduce its reliance on imported oil, state media reported Sunday. The new power plant, which has 14,100 panels built in Cuba, will…
Chinese minister confirms carbon tax is on its way
By BusinessGreen staff Finance minister Lou Jiwei says tax on CO2 will be introduced ‘in due time’ as country seeks to curb rising emissions China’s strategy for combating climate change will at some point include a tax on greenhouse gas…
Massive dust cloud over Atlantic inhibits tropical storms
By Zachary T. Sampson, Tampa Bay Times Staff Writer PHOTO: NOAA The red oval and arrow indicate an area of dusty, warm, dry air over the eastern Atlantic that is making tropical storm formation less likely over the next few…
Montserrat’s Forestry officials at Bird Conversation Conference in Grenada
BRADES, Montserrat (July 29, 2013) – Director of Environment Gerard Gray is presently attending the 19th regional meeting on bird conservation for the Caribbean in Grenada. Accompanying him are James “Scriber” Daley, a Forestry Officer in the Department of Environment…
