The astronaut's posts points to the urgency of the situation, as he reflects on the future of low-lying island nations like the Maldives, which are at risk of being submerged within 70 years due to rising oceans.
The US Air Force reported a Type II solar radio burst soon after the explosion, indicative of a fast-moving CME. Estimates suggest the CME's velocity could surpass 2100 kilometers per second
Aerosols tiny airborne particles such as sea salt, smoke, dust, and pollutants play a critical role in shaping our planet's climate. They scatter and absorb sunlight, influencing how much solar energy reaches the Earth's surface.
Staged across a cavernous campus of pop-up buildings and exhibition halls, this year's COP28 will bring together more than 70,000 people from nearly 200 countries.