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JANUARY 31, 2023 Weekly News

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Cheneso Floods Madagascar Heavy rain from the tropical cyclone triggered flash floods and landslides along the island nation's northwestern coast.       Wintry Dunes on Earth and Mars Dunes on both planets occasionally get blanketed with ice and snow—except on Earth the white stuff is frozen water and on Mars it's often frozen carbon dioxide.       Chile's Villarrica Sputters An astronaut on the International Space Station captured this photograph of minor explosions from one of Chile's most active volcanoes.       Eighty Mile Beach This stretch of coastline in Western Australia is a popular recreational site for people and an important stopover site for migratory birds.       Antarctic Iceberg on the Move After breaking from the Brunt Ice Shelf, Iceberg A-81 and other pieces of ice drift south with the Weddell Gyre.       Shrinking Lake Abert As the lake in southern Oregon dries up, the remaining water is becoming too salty to support key food sources for birds.       Midwest Farmers Using Cover Crops Take Small Yield Hit Although cover crops have significant environmental benefits, researchers found that they hinder yields on corn and soybean fields.       RECENT BLOG POSTS             NOTES FROM THE FIELD G-LiHT Goes to Alaska January 26, 2023 In summer 2022, Goddard’s LiDAR, Hyperspectral, & Thermal Imager (G-LiHT) team made flights from Kodiak and Anchorage with an airborne instrument designed to map forested landscapes.

Antarctic Iceberg on the Move After breaking from the Brunt Ice Shelf, Iceberg A-81 and other pieces of ice drift south with the Weddell Gyre. (Jan 25, 2023)       Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf Finally Breaks A long-watched rift has spawned an iceberg about twice the size of New York City. (Jan 24, 2023)       Floodwater Reaches Australia's Channel Country After several weeks of heavy rainfall in northern Queensland, the water has worked its way south. (Jan 23, 2023)

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NATO NEWS

 

What’s in your kit? US Navy fighter pilot What’s in the kit of Lieutenant David Cattano, a US Navy fighter pilot? A pair of pants that squeeze his legs to keep blood in his head during high-speed manoeuvres, and a helmet that lets him lock on targets wherever he looks, to name a few items. Cattano serves in Strike Fighter Squadron 37, the ‘Raging Bulls,’ which embarked on the supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford as it cruised to Europe for its first deployment. He flew his F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet on several training missions off the coast of Portugal, taking off from and landing on the US Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier, which sailed in a multinational carrier strike group consisting of 11 ships from 6 NATO Allies. The USS Gerald R. Ford’s first deployment lasted from early October to late November 2022, with port visits in Halifax, Canada and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube. Click here to download the b-roll of the USS Gerald R. Ford’s first deployment back in 2022.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND,latest

 

Dear maria, We just published a new blog—please find the full text below.  Looser Financial Conditions Pose Conundrum for Central Banks (Credit: IMF and Adobe Stock) By Tobias Adrian, Christopher Erceg, and Fabio Natalucci Central banks aggressively hiked interest rates last year as inflation in many countries rose to the highest levels in decades. Now, falling energy prices are reducing headline inflation and fueling optimism that monetary policy may be eased later this year. Such expectations have caused a sharp decline in global longer-term interest rates and boosted financial markets in advanced economies and emerging markets alike. Though this may make it tempting to conclude that monetary policy is becoming overly restrictive and poised to cause an unnecessary economic contraction, investors may be too sanguine about progress on disinflation. While headline inflation has indeed fallen, and core inflation has receded slightly in some countries, both remain far too high. Central banks must therefore be resolute in their fight against inflation and ensure policy remains appropriately tight long enough to durably bring inflation back to target.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Latvia Krišjānis Kariņš

February 2, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Latvia, Krišjānis Kariņš.

Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister Kariņš on his reappointment as Prime Minister following the formation of a new governing coalition in Latvia.

The two leaders condemned Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and reiterated their shared commitment to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.

The prime ministers also discussed the regional and global consequences of Russia’s actions, including implications for the defence of NATO’s Eastern Flank. Prime Minister Kariņš expressed appreciation for Canada’s continued leadership as Framework Nation for NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia, and Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to work with Latvia and other Allies to augment NATO’s forward presence in the country.

The two leaders committed to continuing to collaborate in support of Ukraine and in the defence of Allies. They agreed to remain in regular contact.

Associated Links

• Canada-Latvia relations
• Statement by the Prime Minister on the formation of a new government in Latvia
• Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
• Canadian military support to Ukraine

OBAMA's latest

 

Hi there, I’m reaching out one more time about the 2023 Obama Foundation Leaders USA program before the application deadline on Friday, February 3rd at noon U.S. ET!  We’re looking for values-driven changemakers between the ages of 24-45 with three or more years of demonstrated impact in their field who want to create lasting, positive change in their community. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Apply now for our 2023 Leaders USA program or forward this email to a leader in your life! During the six-month non-residential leadership development program, Leaders will have the opportunity to participate in:   Interactive learning experiences through a values-driven leadership curriculum; Regional breakout groups that will apply lessons learned to local context; Opportunities to build connections with and learn from like-minded leaders across the country; Leadership coaching and office hours with Obama Foundation leadership and experts across sectors; and  An in-person convening as a forum for deeper community-building and learning. This new program builds on the Foundation’s work to support emerging leaders in the U.S. and across the globe and is a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse group of changemakers who are ready to take on the biggest challenges of our time. Again, if you or someone you know would benefit from this enriching program experience, learn more and apply now. Applications close Friday, February 3rd at noon U.S. ET! —Laura  Laura Lucas Magnuson  Executive Vice President, Global Programs      Donate to empower rising leaders bringing hope to their communities. DONATE

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