Recent temperature rises have come uncomfortably close to a key benchmark: 1.5 degrees Celsius. It’s a bad sign for the world’s climate goals, but it’s not game over. Not yet.
Tag: Records and Achievements
Was Bobi Really the World’s Oldest Dog? His Guinness Record Is in Doubt.
His owner’s claim that Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, was more than 31 drew skepticism. His title is on hold pending an investigation.
Dorothy Hoffner, Chicago Woman Who Skydived at 104, Dies
Dorothy Hoffner gained international attention for her feat earlier this month, as millions viewed video of her descent and marveled at her sense of adventure.
Lost in Tibetan Avalanches, 2 American Women Close to a Record
The mountaineers, who hoped to become the first American women to scale the world’s 14 tallest peaks, were among climbers struck by avalanches on Mount Shishapangma. One was 80 meters short of her goal, her mother said.
Bill Pinkney, Globe-Circling Sailor Who Set a Racial Mark, Dies at 87
He was the first Black person to sail alone by way of the arduous southern route, rounding the perilous Cape Horn and withstanding storms and loneliness.
Climber Defends Finishing K2 Climb After Finding Dying Sherpa
One of the climbers, Kristin Harila, said she continued her summit of the mountain after finding a porter who fell from a cliff and later died.
Hamish Harding, Explorer Who Knew No Bounds, Dies at 58 During Titanic Dive
An aviation tycoon who pushed the limits, he went to the depths of the ocean and the blackness of space before his fateful dive to the Titanic on Sunday.
4 Everest Ascents in 10 Days: Sherpas Battle for a Climbing Record
The friendly but grueling competition mixes monetary rewards with abundant dangers for a pair of veteran mountain guides.
Canada Grew by a Record 1 Million People From Immigration
The country’s growth was fueled almost entirely by newcomers, as the federal government pushes more immigration to plug labor shortages.
Eileen Sheridan, Who Dominated Cycling in Postwar Britain, Dies at 99
Known as “the Mighty Atom,” she excelled at long-distance time trials and set several records that still stand more than 70 years later.