Special Weather Statement Regarding Tropical Storm Henri

 As Tropical Storm Henri approaches the region, it is expected to make landfall in neighboring Connecticut as a Category I hurricane, the first since Hurricane Gloria in 1985.  By order of the Prince, the Government of New Masovia has issued the following statements:

1) Effective 7pm on Friday, August 20, 2021, the Department of Meteorology has activated its weather station, and will remain active until the storm leaves the area.  Regular weather observations will be collected and reported at least every 12 hours with increased frequency as needed.

2) Citizens should use Saturday to prepare.  With wind gusts expected to be up to 75mph, widespread extended power outages are likely.  People should have enough food, water, and medications on hand, and should expect to shelter in place beginning Sunday afternoon until at least Monday morning.  

3) Non-essential businesses are advised to close on Sunday.

4) New Masovian naval vessels are ordered to remain in port until further notice.

5) The government will utilize local media channels, including The Micronational Telegraph and Skeeter Radio, to issue further guidelines.  Citizens are advised to stay tuned to local news as the situation unfolds.

The Government of New Masovia will continue to monitor the situation and provide further updates as needed.  Please stay safe!

Satellite photo courtesy NOAA.

IPCC Issues Dire Warnings on Climate Change

GENEVA, August 9, 2021 - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its latest report, sounding the alarm on the dangers of climte change facing the planet in the near term.  Using the strongest language of any previous IPCC report, the opening statement of the 2021 report summary stated, "It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land."  UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described the report as a "code red" warning for humanity.  

The report itself is nearly 4,000 pages long, and it cites nearly 14,000 peer-reviewed scientific studies.  It paints a grim picture of what's to come and lays the blame squarely on the use of fossil fuels since the industrial revolution began.  Perhaps the most alarming finding is that even if the rate at which the planet is warming were halted, sea levels will continue to rise up to 10 feet into the 21st century, making this a near-irreversible trend. 

Following the release of the IPCC report, the UN Secretary General António Guterres issued a statement.  In it, he stated, "Today’s IPCC Working Group 1 report is a code red for humanity.  The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable:  greenhouse‑gas emissions from fossil-fuel burning and deforestation are choking our planet and putting billions of people at immediate risk.  Global heating is affecting every region on Earth, with many of the changes becoming irreversible."

New Masovia's Ministry of Public Relations said late today that Prince David is reviewing the report and will be issuing a statement in the near future. In the interim, he said, "Citizens and friends of New Masovia should take the time to review the summaries on the report, so that we can all begin to process the gravity of the situation and begin to make changes, as remediation of climate change is up to all of us.  Once our government has reviewed the report, our Ministry of Arts & Sciences will be offering guidance to our citizens in ways they can help."

A New Era of Friendship For New Masovia and Volletnia

NEW MASOVIA, August 2, 2021  Leaders of The Principality of New Masovia and The Kingdom of Volletnia have announced the signing of a Treaty of Mutual Recognition.  The treaty was signed on August 1 and formal statements were issued by both governments within hours.  

According to the New Masovian Ministry of Public Relations, Prince David was very positive about the new treaty.   "This is a great day for the Principality of New Masovia and the Kingdom of Volletnia.  Our two peoples share the similar values and ideals."  Earlier today, Queen Loraine II of Volletnia was said to be ecstatic about the new agreement, indicating that it provided for trade opportunities as well.  Stanisław Bieliński, New Masovian acting Secretary of state, had hinted last week that trade discussions were in progress.