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Mongolia Braces for Dust Storms: Precautions Urged Amid The Sad Climate Concerns
Mongolia’s National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring issues warning about strong winds and dust storms expected to hit southern Gobi desert provinces.
Citizens, particularly drivers and nomadic herders, urged to take precautions against potential disasters amidst wind speeds exceeding 17 meters per second.
Climate change-induced desertification cited as a major factor behind increasing frequency of dust storms, with 77 percent of Mongolia’s territory affected by land degradation.
Mongolia’s National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring has issued a stark warning, alerting citizens to brace themselves for the onslaught of strong winds and dust storms expected to sweep across the country’s southern Gobi desert provinces.
The forecast, spanning from Tuesday to Friday, particularly highlights regions such as Umnugovi, Dundgovi, and Dornogovi, where the impact is anticipated to be most severe.
With wind speeds projected to surpass 17 meters per second, equivalent to roughly 61 kilometers per hour, authorities are urging heightened vigilance, especially among drivers and nomadic herders.
The potential for disasters looms large in the face of such extreme weather conditions, prompting a call for proactive measures to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of all residents.
Mongolia’s rugged terrain and harsh continental climate make it particularly susceptible to the ravages of nature, with spring ushering in a season marked by strong winds, snowstorms, and the ominous threat of dust storms.
Climate change-induced desertification exacerbates these challenges, contributing significantly to the escalating frequency of dust storms witnessed in recent years, as highlighted by the country’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
The sobering reality of desertification and land degradation looms large over Mongolia, with official data revealing that a staggering 77 percent of the nation’s total territory has fallen victim to these environmental woes.
As swathes of land succumb to desertification, the repercussions reverberate throughout the country, impacting livelihoods, ecosystems, and the delicate balance of nature.
Amidst the looming threat of dust storms, Mongolia finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with the urgent need for sustainable solutions to combat climate change and preserve its natural heritage.
From proactive land management strategies to community-based initiatives aimed at promoting environmental stewardship, concerted efforts are underway to safeguard Mongolia’s fragile ecosystems and mitigate the adverse effects of desertification.
As the nation braces for the impending onslaught of dust storms, the call to action is clear: unity, resilience, and collective action are essential in navigating the challenges posed by climate change. By embracing a holistic approach to environmental conservation and fostering a culture of sustainability, Mongolia can forge a path towards a more resilient and vibrant future for generations to come.
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to “stop the transgender lunacy” on day one of his presidency, as Republicans — set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House — continue their push against LGBTQ rights.
“I will sign executive orders to end child sexual mutilation, get transgender out of the military and out of our elementary schools and middle schools and high schools,” the president-elect said at an event for young conservatives in Phoenix, Arizona.
He also vowed to “keep men out of women’s sports,” adding that “it will be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female.”
Speaking to the AmericaFest conference in a border state he easily carried in the November election, Trump further promised immediate measures against “migrant crime,” vowed to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and doubled down on his talk of restoring US control of the Panama Canal.
Transgender issues have roiled US politics in recent years, as Democratic- and Republican-controlled states have moved in opposite directions on policy such as medical treatment and what books on the topic are allowed in public or school libraries.
Last week, when the US Congress approved its annual defense budget, it included a provision to block funding of some gender-affirming care for the transgender children of service members.
In his speech Sunday, which amounted to something of a victory lap, Trump made expansive promises for his second term — and drew a dark picture of the four years preceding it, under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the latter of whom he defeated in the 2024 election.
“On January 20, the United States will turn the page forever on four long, horrible years of failure, incompetence, national decline, and we will inaugurate a new era of peace, prosperity and national greatness,” Trump said, referring to his swearing-in.
– ‘Golden age’ –
“I will end the war in Ukraine. I will stop the chaos in the Middle East, and I will prevent, I promise, World War III.”
He added: “The golden age of America is upon us.”
Fresh Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 25 Palestinians, according to medics.
The casualties on Friday included at least eight people in an apartment in the Nuseirat refugee camp and 10 others in the town of Jabalia, among them seven children.
Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have yet to succeed.
Sources involved in the negotiations told Reuters on Thursday that Qatar and Egypt had resolved some points of contention but key issues remain unresolved.
Israel launched its assault on Gaza following Hamas-led attacks on Israeli communities on October 7, 2023.
The attacks resulted in the deaths of 1200 people and the abduction of over 250 hostages, according to Israeli reports.
Israel states that approximately 100 hostages are still being held, though it is unclear how many remain alive.
Gaza authorities report that Israel’s ongoing campaign has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians and displaced the majority of the 2.3 million residents.
Much of the territory has reportedly been devastated by the conflict.
President Biden signed the stopgap funding bill that will keep the government open until March, punting the thornier issues surrounding the nation’s finances to the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
A bloated 1,500-page funding measure was exploded by Trump and his top ally Elon Musk earlier this week as they demanded a pared-down version.
The parties were able to cobble a stopgap bill together Friday evening, which passed the Senate early Saturday morning.
The package funds the government at current levels until March 14, 2025, and includes $100 billion in hurricane relief funds and $10 billion in aid to farmers.
With the stopgap funding only running until March, an almost certain clash is looming between Trump and GOP spending hardliners when Congress reconvenes in January.
“The bipartisan funding bill I just signed keeps the government open and delivers the urgently needed disaster relief that I requested for recovering communities as well as the funds needed to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge,” Biden said in a statement after inking the deal.
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