The graphics developed for visualizing what your city (or anywhere else) will look like as the sea levels rise have been extraordinarily complex and beautiful. Since the eastern coast of the US is already seeing a faster rate of increases that many other parts of the globe, the illustrations can be particularly stunning, or horrifying. … Continue reading Handy resource for viewing the consequences of rising sea levels
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Early spring = increased arctic rains = increased methane emissions
The release of methane from what used to be frozen tundra/permafrost has been a major concern of mine for more than a decade. But what this article adds is that ground warming from air temperature increases isn't the only force allowing the methane to be emitted. Turns out the increasing temperatures are accelerating the spring … Continue reading Early spring = increased arctic rains = increased methane emissions
Jet stream forces strong enough to push a plane to 801mph
The jet stream coming down from the north this winter split into three powerful wind flows that have caused extreme weather in the US including record-breaking temperatures and fast-moving storms. But the jet stream has other smaller but significant effects. Standing alone, a plane being pushed to the highest speed for commercial aviation doesn't mean … Continue reading Jet stream forces strong enough to push a plane to 801mph
Are you just beginning your career? Be rational in where you decide to live
Many people simply fall into where they live after they finish college or getting the certification they need for a career. They stay where they were educated or they move to live near family or they pick an exotic location without research. These days I always make a pitch for being more rational. Climate change … Continue reading Are you just beginning your career? Be rational in where you decide to live
How will climate change transform your city? This map will show you
https://www.wired.com/story/this-scary-map-shows-how-climate-change-will-transform-your-city/ MATT SIMON SCIENCE 02.12.19 11:00 AM THIS SCARY MAP SHOWS HOW CLIMATE CHANGE WILL TRANSFORM YOUR CITY MICHAEL LEE/GETTY IMAGES THE CENTRAL CONTRADICTION of climate change is that it is at once the most epic problem that our species has ever faced yet it is largely invisible to the average human. From the comfort of … Continue reading How will climate change transform your city? This map will show you
Humans aren’t the only life that needs fresh water — rice food crops at risk from salinization of ground water
Yet another food problem -- rice is a major source of nutrition for half the world but the conditions in its primary growing areas are deteriorating. Now the heat and drought are allowing salt to come into the water sources for rice crops. Not a small problem nor will it be easy to solve. https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/02/saltwater-invades-rice-fields-damages-crops/?fbclid=IwAR2Li_Jp_S93HfarCoM2WFEKTqshzocqhpHxxyY61YrWu5Gy-QU7mB_n_AU
Amtrak’s northeastern corridor and coastal stations already vulnerable to climate change flooding (neat graphics)
This graphics presentation was a big surprise to me. Yes, Amtrak stations in the northeast were built when close access to the waterfront was a good thing, but I didn't realize how vulnerable they are to already existing flooding. If you like graphics and maps that clearly demonstrate how rising ocean levels, stronger waves, extreme … Continue reading Amtrak’s northeastern corridor and coastal stations already vulnerable to climate change flooding (neat graphics)
Polar vortex-triggered cold as an extreme weather event
Two brief discussions -- one from NPR's News Hour on TV, the other from investigative master Mother Jones -- of the current record-breaking cold produced by a change in the polar vortex patterns are exactly the type of extreme weather events we can expect to continue as our climate warms and changes. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-the-midwests-deep-freeze-may-be-a-consequence-of-climate-change https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2019/01/if-you-thought-the-polar-vortex-was-bad-whats-happening-now-is-genuinely-shocking/ If … Continue reading Polar vortex-triggered cold as an extreme weather event
Context is everything — January actually a record-breaking month for HEAT
Many parts of the US just suffered thru historically abnormal cold temperatures but turns out they lasted a fairly short percentage of the month. January turns out to have been record-breaking overall for heat as explained by one of my favorite weather and climate experts and fanatics, Eric Holthaus, formerly with the WSJ, now with … Continue reading Context is everything — January actually a record-breaking month for HEAT
Climate change includes more extreme events as well as global warming
Those who prefer simple explanations find it difficult to reconcile extreme weather events with climate change. Unfortunately, warming over an extended period in one area can intensify the winds, currents, or other conditions in a nearby region. The extreme cold we've just seen from the diversion and splitting of the normal seasonal polar vortex pattern … Continue reading Climate change includes more extreme events as well as global warming
About to get even colder because polar vortex split in thirds by our new climate
This is one you should click thru to as the colors are gorgeous even if what they represent is not. https://mashable.com/article/polar-vortex-returns-coldest-temperatures-2019/#atlgz73UEiqH The polar vortex will return, this time with the coldest temps of the year Temperature forecast for early February 2019. IMAGE: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE/CLIMATE REANALYZER BY MARK KAUFMAN14 HOURS AGO It's coming back. The polar vortex — … Continue reading About to get even colder because polar vortex split in thirds by our new climate
Within 20 years, Greenland glacier melting could increase ocean levels
I've been waiting for the day that we watch (live from drones) Greenland's ice sheet roll off into the ocean. This article talks about how the amount of ice is enough to noticeably increase ocean levels. What only those who imagine disaster contemplate is the tsunamis heading to NYC and other coastal cities. All of … Continue reading Within 20 years, Greenland glacier melting could increase ocean levels
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