Scientists sound alarm as ocean temperatures hit new record

13 Sept 12:47 Key points summarised by AI

Oceans recorded their hottest year ever in 2022, absorbing 90% of humanity's excess heat and surpassing 2021 levels by 10 Zetta joules.
Rising ocean temperatures and salinity are causing stratification, which reduces oxygen levels and poses a severe threat to marine life and ecosystems.
The warming oceans intensify global climate change impacts, driving extreme weather events such as droughts, wildfires, and floods, highlighting the urgent need for net-zero emissions.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.