2020 was a preview of hotter years to come
‘We’re not going back to temperatures in the 1980s’
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2020 ranks among the hottest years on record, several science agencies said today. NASA said that 2020 shares the top spot with 2016, following a similar determination by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service last week. The World Meteorological Association (WMO), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and UK Met Office all released figures putting 2020 within the top three warmest years recorded.
They all agree that 2020 continued a trend of climbing temperatures, which is changing what’s considered “normal” on our planet. The warmest six years in recorded history have all taken place since 2015. We just climbed out of the hottest decade on record, and it already looks like the decade ahead will get hotter.
If you are sick and plan to exercise this cold and flu season, experts say to use your head – and recognize the body’s warnings signs.It’s especially important to take precautions this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consulting a doctor always is a good idea if there are any questions about symptoms or whether to quarantine or isolate.But in general, physical activity isn’t necessarily a no-no for a milder illness like a simple head cold.“The typical rule
Former Isenberg School dean picked to lead UMass-Dartmouth
Mark Fuller, currently a vice chancellor at UMass Amherst, takes over Jan. 19 as interim chancellor of the university’s Dartmouth campus. PHOTO COURTESY OF UMASS
Published: 1/12/2021 4:41:09 PM
A nine-year dean of the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s business school who now holds the flagship campus’ top development role will take over next week as the interim chancellor of UMass Dartmouth.
UMass President Marty Meehan announced Tuesday that Mark Fuller, the vice chancellor for advancement at UMass Amherst and former dean of UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management, will step into the Dartmouth job on Jan. 19.