Comet on last leggs…
Fading comet, December 2024
Near Altair in the constellation Aquila.
Visible with a naked eye or binoculars, will fade by the end of the month.
Category: Vegtable soup
The future of the Arctic for sovereign shipping is a topic of significant interest, particularly as climate change continues to impact the region. Here are key points regarding this evolving landscape:
Melting Ice and Navigability
- Reduced Ice Cover: There is a trend of decreasing summer sea ice in the Arctic, which is expected to continue. This reduction opens up new shipping routes that were previously inaccessible.
- Northern Sea Route: The Northern Sea Route (NSR) along Russia’s northern coast is becoming more viable for commercial shipping, potentially shortening travel times between Europe and Asia.
- Transpolar Route: The Transpolar Sea Route could provide an alternative path across the Arctic Ocean, further enhancing shipping options.
Implications for Shipping
- Economic Opportunities: The opening of these routes presents economic opportunities, including reduced shipping costs and increased access to natural resources in the Arctic.
- Environmental Concerns: Increased shipping activity raises concerns about environmental impact, including oil spills, pollution, and disturbances to marine ecosystems.
- Sovereignty and Regulations: As the Arctic becomes more navigable, issues of sovereignty and maritime law will come to the forefront. Countries will need to establish regulations to manage shipping traffic and protect the fragile environment.
Future Projections
- Continued Ice Melt: Predictions indicate that by mid-century, summer sea ice may dwindle significantly, impacting traditional shipping patterns.
- Technological Advancements: Innovations in ship design and navigation systems may make Arctic shipping safer and more efficient, allowing for better handling of environmental risks.
In conclusion, while the Arctic presents new horizons for sovereign shipping with reduced ice in summer, careful consideration and management will be essential to balance economic benefits with environmental protection and geopolitical stability.
February 19th 2025, zoom then ubcm sponsoring this work job on zoom dressing burnout flooring lines between personal and work life and numbers of things that are evident after the pandemic.
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2024 CBC 26th annual Sixty three species noted, 27 people counted more than 5,000 birds, which is well above average according to the nicola naturalist Society. The Nicola Naturalist Society, was Incorporated after it began activities here in 2010. President Alan Burger has also been the president of BC nature more than once. There is […]
2024 bird count results from the Nicola naturalist Society Incorporated.
Editor’s Note: Data coming from the contributors of the CBC become part of the World Audubon Society’s database.
Photos are generic…
Adventure center P/U
Be at Spirit square at 5:45 p.m. December 19th and 20th. Pay $5 for a seat on the city bus. Go on a tour of the lights for Christmas.
Call 778-661-0879 book a seat…
Post office open with postings saying they are to deliver government checks by the 20th for those vulnerable.
Update
Back to work.
The 55 000 postal workers are back on the job in the morning tomorrow.
8:00 a.m. in the morning tomorrow Tuesday back to work with a 5% raise retroactive the beginning of the action. Labor authorities declared an impasse. An order coming for them to work until May 25. Hopefully discussions will continue for the whole time.
So, this author says that ” The atmosphere is in mode but the ocean currents are out of sync” paraphrased.
Rainy and wet…
Anyway, let’s hope that next spring is more wet than the last few years, especially here in South Central interior, British Columbia where we feel it the most.
Snow for slopes
There is a warning for travelers using the Coquihalla highway system to Hope BC. For up to 20 mm of snow. Is right now
Blowing Snow and accumulations up to 20 CM.
Stoof, tongue in cheek….
December 15th 2024,4:02AM Eastern, 1:02 AM Pacific. The moon is to appear “Strangely off Kilter” as it orbits on Sunday. The Moon generally appears full for about 5 days with maximum illumination in the middle.
CRA
This is extraordinary as consumption taxes were made to be revenue neutral. With rebates to mitigate lower income payers for taxes raised at the tills.
Perhaps then a billion and a half dollars will be coming out of revenues other than these and will reappear in rates.
Anyway good luck, take advantage as you may miss out if not.
Good luck…
The weather is moderate here in Merritt.
Driving is still a serious choice.
Kevin Griffiths
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