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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Aral Sea is Reviving. Experts from Kazakhstan: Water Levels Rising

Kazakh authorities report a revival of the Aral Sea, as water levels begin to rise after decades of decline due to human activity.

Feb 25 • 14:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Increase of Iranian oil stock in the sea.. A negotiating maneuver or a preemptive measure for war?

Iran is ramping up its oil shipments to levels not seen in years amidst escalating tensions in the Gulf and approaching pivotal nuclear talks in Geneva.

Feb 25 • 13:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Baltic Sea – between plastic and drugs: the diagnosis is not deadly, but monitoring is necessary

The article discusses pollution in the Baltic Sea, focusing on the necessity of continuous monitoring and the challenges of measuring invisible pollutants at microscopic levels.

Feb 23 • 15:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hundreds of billions to protect shores from sea encroachment

The Danish government plans to invest nearly 300 billion Icelandic krónur to protect coastal areas from increasing sea levels as part of a climate adaptation strategy.

Feb 23 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hundreds of billions to protect coasts from sea encroachment

The Danish government plans to invest nearly 300 billion Icelandic kroner to protect coastal communities from rising sea levels and flooding.

Feb 23 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

City on the Ocean... Luxury Life on the Waves! Here, the Future of Humanity is Taking Shape

A vision of a floating city, Oceanix, in Busan, South Korea, is emerging as a potential solution to rising sea levels and climate change challenges.

Feb 22 • 03:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The lowering of the Baltic Sea level reveals a Swedish navy wreck from the 17th century

The dropping sea levels in the Baltic have exposed a 17th-century wreck of a Swedish ship in Stockholm, revealing significant archaeological findings.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Transport Administration closed the Hiiumaa-Saaremaa ice road

Transport Administration has closed the Hiiumaa-Saaremaa ice road due to rising sea levels making it unsafe for travel.

Feb 21 • 07:31 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Who Is Not Funding This Antarctic Expedition?

The article discusses America's changing commitment to polar research amid increasing concerns over rising sea levels.

Feb 21 • 02:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Hundreds of pikes froze to death in Lidingö

A combination of low water levels in the Baltic Sea, thick ice, and oxygen deficiency has caused mass deaths of pikes and other fish in Ekholmsnässjön on Lidingö, Stockholm, which could affect fish populations for years.

Feb 20 • 17:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

During the 3-day holiday, temperatures will reach April levels, caution advised for falling snow on the Sea of Japan side

Weather forecasts predict that temperatures in Japan will rise to around 20 degrees Celsius during the latter half of the 3-day holiday from April 21 to 23, due to warm air flowing in from the south, while caution is advised regarding snow accumulation on rooftops, especially along the Sea of Japan coast.

Feb 20 • 07:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Mass death of pike in Lidingö – after historically low water levels

Historically low water levels in the Baltic Sea have resulted in mass deaths of pike in Lidingö, Sweden, due to oxygen depletion caused by the conditions.

Feb 19 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rare sight in Stockholm: a 400-year-old shipwreck emerged due to low sea levels

A 17th-century Swedish naval shipwreck has become visible in central Stockholm due to unusually low sea levels in the Baltic Sea.

Feb 19 • 11:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Baltic Sea is the most frozen in 15 years. Ice threatens Russian oil exports

The Baltic Sea has reached its highest levels of ice in 15 years, posing a threat to Russian oil exports.

Feb 18 • 17:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Should the first line of the coast be demolished? Storms reopen the debate: 'Beaches are disappearing'

Storms in Valencia have reignited discussions about coastal protection amid concerns that rising sea levels and climate change are leading to disappearing beaches.

Feb 18 • 14:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An unprecedented treasure revealed from the Baltic Sea

A 17th-century warship wreck has emerged in Stockholm due to exceptionally low water levels in the Baltic Sea.

Feb 18 • 09:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A 17th-century warship wreck has emerged in Stockholm as the water level has dropped unusually low

A 17th-century warship wreck has resurfaced in Stockholm due to an unusual drop in the Baltic Sea water levels.

Feb 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

An ancient ship can be seen in Stockholm due to low Baltic Sea levels

Due to exceptionally low water levels in the Baltic Sea, an ancient shipwreck has become visible near Stockholm, drawing attention from archaeologists and locals alike.

Feb 16 • 04:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tinsel to tidewall: discarded Christmas trees reused to protect Lancashire coastline

Discarded Christmas trees are being used to create sand dunes on the Lancashire coast, helping to combat rising sea levels and protect coastal homes.

Feb 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

RADICAL PLAN: Scientists want to stop the melting of the 'Doomsday Glacier' with an 80-kilometer underwater wall

A team of scientists proposes an unprecedented solution to halt the melting of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier by constructing an 80-kilometer underwater wall.

Feb 14 • 07:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Record low levels in the Baltic Sea – could be the salvation for animal life

Record low water levels in the Baltic Sea may potentially benefit local wildlife after decades of environmental issues.

Feb 14 • 05:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Environment: Why Researchers are Happy about the Empty Baltic Sea

Researchers express optimism regarding the historically low water levels in the Baltic Sea, seeing potential environmental benefits.

Feb 13 • 12:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The level of the Baltic Sea is unusually low, it hasn't been this low in 140 years

The Baltic Sea is experiencing its lowest water levels in 140 years, a concerning trend reported in Czechia.

Feb 13 • 11:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Unusual weather phenomenon: Two Vänern have disappeared

This year, almost two lakes worth of water have been pushed out of the Baltic Sea, leading to record-low water levels.

Feb 12 • 18:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Unusual Weather Phenomenon: Two Vänerns Have Disappeared

A significant drop in water levels in the Baltic Sea this year has resulted in a volume equivalent to two lakes Vänern being released, possibly benefiting some marine habitats.

Feb 12 • 18:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ The receded sea creates a unique view in Kalarand

The receding Baltic Sea has led to low water levels, allowing people to explore the seabed in Kalarand.

Feb 12 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mitochondrial DNA proves that Australia was settled 60,000 years ago

Scientists have found genetic evidence suggesting that the first humans arrived in Australia and New Guinea 60,000 years ago, coinciding with a period when sea levels were lower and land connections existed.

Feb 12 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

SVT: 275 billion liters of water have disappeared from the Baltic Sea

Recent reports indicate that approximately 275 billion liters of water have exited the Baltic Sea due to prolonged high pressure.

Feb 10 • 18:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Russian Oil Tankers Adrift at Sea, China's No, What Will India Do?

Despite claims that India has stopped buying Russian oil, Indian refineries continue to purchase it, although at reduced levels, leading to more pressure on Russia to find buyers in Asia.

Feb 10 • 05:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The sea swallows an iconic highway in California: the plan to move it inland over houses and parks

California plans to relocate Highway 1 inland due to severe coastal erosion and rising sea levels threatening the roadway at Surfers Beach.

Feb 8 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The water level of the Baltic Sea has fallen to its lowest level in 140 years

The Baltic Sea water level has reached its lowest point since observations began in 1886, according to Deutsche Welle referencing the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research in Germany.

Feb 6 • 21:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

South Korea-UK Joint Research Team Successfully Observes Ocean Below 934m Thick Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica

A joint research team from South Korea and the UK has successfully penetrated 934m of ice near the Thwaites Glacier grounding line in Antarctica to observe the ocean below, a critical area for potential glacial melting that may raise global sea levels significantly.

Feb 6 • 06:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Great Drop in the Baltic Sea Continues

The Finnish Meteorological Institute warns of low sea levels along the coast, which are expected to remain until at least February 9th, with record lows recorded this week in several coastal cities.

Feb 5 • 22:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Never has less water been measured in the Baltic Sea - and that is good news for the aquatic environment

The article discusses the notably low water levels in several Danish ports and the Baltic Sea, which can expect to be replenished with fresh saltwater when the winds change.

Feb 5 • 15:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

There has been no lower water level measured in the Baltic Sea for 102 years

The Baltic Sea is experiencing extremely low water levels, with hopes of fresh saltwater flowing in due to changing winds.

Feb 5 • 15:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO/VIDEO Sea level rose almost a meter, firefighters had over 200 interventions: Meteorologists have bad news for tomorrow

Heavy rainfall led to a significant rise in sea levels in Dalmatia, causing flooding in coastal areas, particularly in Kaštela and Šibenik, with meteorologists warning of further disruptions ahead.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Waves Flood Dalmatia, Much Damage. A Sunken Boat is Being Retrieved in Kaštela

A stormy southeasterly wind has significantly raised sea levels and caused flooding in various coastal areas of Dalmatia, particularly affecting Kaštela with around 50 emergency calls due to water entering homes and businesses.

Feb 5 • 09:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Huge waves have flooded Dalmatia. Meteorologists announce a new wave of heavy rain

A stormy south wind has raised sea levels, causing flooding in several coastal areas of Dalmatia, with meteorologists predicting more heavy rain incoming tomorrow.

Feb 5 • 08:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Storm surge hits Dalmatia: See the scenes

A severe storm surge struck Dalmatia, causing flooding and disruption to ferry services, with reports of high sea levels and widespread wet roads due to heavy rains.

Feb 5 • 07:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The Tide Becomes a Thriller

The article discusses the British thriller mini-series 'Under Salt Marsh,' set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen, which faces the threat of rising sea levels and an impending storm.

Feb 5 • 07:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

VIDEO This is what the cities in Dalmatia looked like yesterday

Dalmatian cities experienced flooding due to strong southeastern winds raising sea levels, prompting numerous emergency calls to local firefighters.

Feb 5 • 07:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Low water level and ice situation change ferry routes in the archipelago – some are now operated by hovercrafts

Low sea levels are disrupting ferry services in the archipelago, leading to the use of hovercrafts in some routes due to record low water levels measured in Porvoo and Turku.

Feb 4 • 12:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA's oldest lighthouse at risk from rising sea levels

Western Australia's oldest operational lighthouse, Point Moore, faces significant risk from rising sea levels and erosion, prompting calls for a protection plan.

Feb 3 • 23:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to the forecast, sea levels will remain low for at least another week

The exceptionally low sea levels may break the previous record of -67 centimeters, with predictions indicating that this low level will persist for at least another week.

Feb 3 • 19:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Greenland's Black Algae Breeding Accelerates Ice Melting: A Vicious Cycle

Research indicates that the melting process of Greenland's glaciers is hastened by algae thriving on them, posing a major risk to global sea levels.

Feb 3 • 09:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The strange case of Greenland. It is the only place in the world where sea level is falling

Greenland is experiencing a unique phenomenon where sea levels are expected to decrease, contrasting with the global trend of rising sea levels due to climate change.

Feb 3 • 08:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The cold spell has increased sea ice across the entire Baltic Sea – however, it is a long way from records

A recent cold spell has resulted in increased sea ice across the Baltic Sea, with thickness at normal to higher levels in the Gulf of Bothnia, despite January being the coldest in nearly 40 years in Lapland.

Feb 3 • 08:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Dark spots spread across Greenland and accelerate its melting

Emerging green and red algae are accelerating the melting of Greenland's ice cover, contributing to rising sea levels as the island loses hundreds of billions of tons of ice annually due to climate change.

Feb 2 • 21:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Nile Delta Sinks Faster Than the Sea: A Silent Danger Threatening Millions of Residents

The Nile Delta in Egypt faces an increasing threat not only from rising sea levels but also from the ground sinking beneath the feet of its residents, as revealed by a new study.

Jan 15 • 08:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

In one of the most desirable cities, the price per square meter of an apartment is up to 8,000 euros: 'Prices have been raised by Ukrainians, and now by people from BiH'

Real estate prices on the Makarska Riviera have been continuously surprising, with increasing numbers warning that the market has reached its breaking point as costs of living soar and prices per square meter for apartments near the sea reach unprecedented levels.

Jan 12 • 21:53 UTC

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