Tiempo Climate Portal
On the Web: Hurricanes, typhoons and other tropical storms
- Resources
- Action
- Education
- Data
- Policy shop
- Research laboratory
- Theme sites
Featured sites
The Youth Climate Pledge is a collaborative plan of action that young people can sign on to and get others to commit to.
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is an action and advisory group that aims to take a lead in accelerating the shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the United Kingdom.
The Land Degradation Assessment in Drylands (LADA) project provides access to documents, data, photos, maps and other resources concerning this critical issue.
The World Ocean Observatory provides a place of exchange for ocean information, education and public discourse about the future of the ocean and its implication for human survival.
And finally,
Children from Uganda, Bangladesh and Mozambique have drawn pictures for Oxfam of their impression of climate change (video) and what it means to their lives.
About the Portal
The Tiempo Climate Portal provides access to carefully selected documents, websites and other resources concerned with climate and sustainable development. It is edited by Mick Kelly and Sarah Granich and maintained by Mick Kelly and Mike Salmon.
Part of the Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary, Tiempo Climate Newswatch is hosted by the Climatic Research Unit, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia.
The Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary is a co-production of the Stockholm Environment Institute and the International Institute for Environment and Development, sponsored by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
While every effort is made to ensure that information on this site, and on other sites that are referenced here, is accurate, no liability for loss or damage resulting from use of this information can be accepted.
| | Selected websites on tropical storms |
Central Pacific Hurricane Center
Based in Honolulu, issues all tropical cyclone warnings, advisories and statements for cyclones in the central Pacific.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) site covering current storm information, historic data, disaster preparedness and other topics. Some information is also available in Spanish.
Historical hurricane tracks
An interactive mapping tool to search and display historical storm tracks and related data through entering local or regional coordinates. Access available to website for active storm information.
Hurricanes and global warming
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the link between global warming and hurricanes.
Hurricanes, Typhoons and Tropical Cyclones
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) listing maintained by Christopher Landsea at NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division.
Hurricanes: Online Meteorology Guide
An excellent introduction to the science of tropical storms, including development, lifecycle and destructive aspects.
Information on Tropical Cyclones
Range of information regarding historic typhoon impacts, scientific background, warning systems and forecasts from the Hong Kong Observatory.
Joint Typhoon Warning Center
Covering the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and Western Pacific, the current situation, warnings and satellite imagery from the Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center West.
Laboratory for Atmospheric Research
Well-designed and up-to-date information from the City University of Hong Kong on seasonal forecasts of tropical cyclone activity over western North Pacific and South China Sea region.
Lowe’s Storm98 Hurricane Central
Site provides abundant material concerning active storms as well as background material, book recommendations, and other resources.
National Hurricane Center, Tropical Prediction Center
Listing of forecast products, satellite imagery, aircraft reconnaissance, historical records and many other products from the NOAA National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Navigate the eye of a hurricane
Virtual reality tour of a hurricane, made available by CNN. Requires additional software.
Tropical Cyclone Forecasting
Forecasts, charts of past and present storms, images and movies as well as research news from the UK Met. Office. Also contains links to major storm warning centres in Guam, Miami and Honolulu.
Tropical Storms Worldwide
Excellent summary in table and map form of current and past storm conditions.
Tropical cyclones - Atlantic hurricanes
Current data.
Tropical cyclones - UK Met. Office
Current data.
Tropical cyclones - University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies makes available information about current tropical cyclone occurrence, including imagery and links to other relevant sites, as well as archive data.
Tropical cyclones - summaries and satellite images
Current data.
Tropical cyclones - worldwide maps
Current data.
Autogenerated: 7 Sep 2008
Bright Ideas
Waste Management provides home recycling kits for compact fluorescent bulbs, batteries and electronics
Norwegian music festivals, Canal Street and Hove, have joined the Climate Neutral Network
The PlayPump water system doubles as a water pump and a merry-go-round for children
Honda is leasing the hydrogen-powered fuel cell FCX Clarity to private individuals in southern California
TIDE, in southern India, markets energy-efficient stoves that reduce fuelwood use by as much as 30 per cent
Curitiba's BioCity Program (0.3Mb download) aims to halt the rapid rate at which cities develop and reduce biodiversity loss
The CooKit is an inexpensive, lightweight solar cooker that can save scarce fuel in poor communities and be swiftly deployed in emergencies (video)
Kungsbrohuset, a new building to be built by Jernhusen in Stockholm, will be heated partly by body heat from the people who pass through the nearby Central Station
Petrotec produces biodiesel from multiple feedstocks, including waste frying oils, animal fats and virgin vegetable fats and oils
Over 90 per cent of waste materials generated during construction of the eco-friendly Del Sur Ranch House were diverted from landfills
New Belgium's brew kettle is up to 70 per cent more efficient than standard brew kettles because it only heats thin sheets of wort
The Kinsale Energy Descent Action Plan presents a community-based strategy for coming down from the oil peak
|
Tiempo
Climate Portal
|