Drought in West May Tie to Sunspot Cycles
Great Plains drought may relate to a surge in sunspots solar winds and magnetic activity. NOAA analyst John McKinnon and Stanford physicist John Wilcox discuss a link between solar cycles 11 and 22 years and drought timing with limited data and cautions on predictive power.
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Greenland the world’s largest island followed by others
Greenland is the largest island in the world, with New Guinea, Borneo, and Madagascar listed as next in size. The statement ranks major landmasses by area and underscores Greenland’s leading position among global islands.
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Government heat stroke advice labeled incomplete
UPI reports Ralph Nader health researchers criticize federal guidance on preventing heat stroke. Dr Sidney Wolfe says official advice underestimates daily liquid needs and warns that people should drink a gallon or more daily when temperatures exceed 95 degrees and air conditioning is unavailable. He notes at risk groups in hot buildings may perspire heavily and thirst alone is unreliable.
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