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- 1Atlantic sees first hurricane-free September in 32 years▼September ends hurricane-free in the Atlantic for the first time in 32 years amid impending Super El Niño
September 2023 ended with no hurricanes forming in the Atlantic basin, the first time that has happened in 32 years, according to FOX Weather. The quiet spell is being attributed to a strengthening El Niño, which increases wind shear over the tropical Atlantic and suppresses storm development. The season had been forecast to be above average, making the lull especially unexpected.
- 2Israeli wind developer placed on UN settlements blacklist▼Israeli wind developer on UN’s illegal settlements blacklist
An Israeli wind energy developer has been added to the United Nations blacklist of companies operating in illegal Israeli settlements, according to trade outlet Wind Power Monthly. The UN database lists firms with business activities in settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, which it deems illegal under international law. Israel rejects the list, and companies named typically face pressure from both sides, with supporters of the blacklist welcoming the listing and critics condemning it.