Atmospheric Science… “@MetOffice confirms highest temperature ever recorded in the UK.” (So far this year 11 countries have recorded their hottest ever temperatures.) @NewScientist #climate #heatwave #uk #europe 31 Jul 2019 The 38.7°C recorded in Cambridge Botanic Garden on 25 July has now been confirmed to be the highest temperature ever recorded in the UK: www.newscientist.com/article/2211744-met-office-confirms-highest-temperature-ever-recorded-in-the-uk/
Atmospheric Science… This is based on data going back to 1884. “@Met Office: UK’s 10 hottest years on record occurred since 2002.” @Guardian #climate #climatechange 31 Jul 2019 Data also shows that none of Britain’s coldest years have happened since 1963: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jul/31/uks-10-hottest-years-on-record-have-occurred-since-2002-met-office
Atmospheric Science… Bats are commonly seen as well. “In Las Vegas, There Are Swarms Of Grasshoppers Big Enough To Show Up On Weather Radar.” via @NPR 30 Jul 2019 Las Vegas has been invaded by grasshoppers due to unusually wet weather earlier this year. They have shown up in radar footage from the National Weather Service. www.npr.org/2019/07/30/746687183/in-las-vegas-there-are-swarms-of-grasshoppers-big-enough-to-show-up-on-weather-r
Atmospheric Science… In a region where air-conditioning is not always the norm, the powers that be are going to have to scramble…and fast. “As Extreme Heat Becomes New Normal in Europe, Governments Scramble to Respond.” @nytimes #climate #heatwave #europe 30 Jul 2019 Heat records were smashed across much of Europe this week, leaving officials searching for short- and longer-term solutions to help people endure temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/26/world/europe/france-europe-extreme-heat.html
Atmospheric Science… “3 Things to Watch as Summer Heat Bakes the Arctic.” @sciam #climate #heat #arctic 30 Jul 2019 An exceptionally unusual summer: www.scientificamerican.com/article/3-things-to-watch-as-summer-heat-bakes-the-arctic/
Atmospheric Science… Wildfires in the Arctic. Let that sink in. “The Bizarre, Peaty Science of Arctic Wildfires.” @WIRED #wildfire #arctic #climate #climatechange 29 Jul 2019 Peat is the organic material that gives Scotch its characteristic taste. But it's also a potent fuel that's powering unprecedented Arctic wildfires. www.wired.com/story/the-bizarre-peaty-science-of-arctic-wildfires/
Uncategorized People really believe this was done deliberately? 🤡🤪 ”No, Lyme disease is not an escaped military bioweapon, despite what conspiracy theorists say.” @ConversationUS 29 Jul 2019 Scientists know the bacterium that causes Lyme disease has been out in the wild since long before any biological weapons research could have focused on it. And that's just for…
Atmospheric Science… 101F is brutal even in the USA’s sunbelt. But, this is England! “UK heatwave: @MetOffice confirms record temperature in Cambridge.” @BBCNews #heatwave #uk 29 Jul 2019 Thursday's 38.7C in Cambridge is the hottest day ever recorded in the UK, the Met Office says. www.bbc.com/news/uk-49157898
Atmospheric Science… Amazing technology that didn’t exist a few years ago. “@NASA takes tropical storm Flossie’s temperature.” #weather #science #flossie #tropics 29 Jul 2019 NASA takes tropical storm Flossie's temperature: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-nasa-tropical-storm-flossie-temperature.html
Atmospheric Science… Temperatures in the mid 90s…in Scandinavia. “Nordic countries sizzle as European heatwave moves north.” #heatwave #heat #norway #sweden 28 Jul 2019 Nordic countries sizzle as European heatwave moves north: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-nordic-countries-sizzle-european-heatwave.html
Atmospheric Science… This certainly applies anywhere summer heat can bake pavement for even short periods of time. “Sizzling Southwest summers can cause pavement burns in seconds.” #summer #heat #heatsafety 27 Jul 2019 Sizzling Southwest summers can cause pavement burns in seconds: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-sizzling-southwest-summers-pavement-seconds.html
climate… The irrevocable life – climate link. “Birds Adapt Their Behavior For Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?” via @NPR #climate #wildlife #nature 26 Jul 2019 By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it's probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research. www.npr.org/2019/07/26/744421049/birds-are-trying-to-adapt-to-climate-change-but-is-it-too-little-too-late
Uncategorized Very cool #astronomy read. “The Milky Way devoured another galaxy and we’ve spotted the remains.” @NewScientist 26 Jul 2019 We’ve identified the original stars that were in the Milky Way before it devoured another smaller galaxy called Gaia-Enceladus about 10 billion years ago: www.newscientist.com/article/2210407-the-milky-way-devoured-another-galaxy-and-weve-spotted-the-remains/
Atmospheric Science… Scientific consensus reaches beyond 99% on human-caused #climate change – “There’s no doubt left as shown extensively in other studies addressing many different aspects of the climate system using different methods & data sets.” @inhabitat 25 Jul 2019 Three new studies indicate that more than 99% of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by human activity. Find out more about the studies. inhabitat.com/scientific-consensus-reaches-beyond-99-on-human-caused-climate-change/
Atmospheric Science… Fascinating ‘long-read’ for fellow weather geeks! “Special Report: A Cloudspotter’s Guide to Climate Change.” @Reuters #climate #weather #climatechange 25 Jul 2019 A path of trampled grass leads up the hill to St. Helen's, the only church on Lundy Island. Near its doors, a stray lamb nibbles on tufts of tall weeds.…
Atmospheric Science… “Heat Waves in the Age of Climate Change: Longer, More Frequent and More Dangerous.” @nytimes #climate #heatwave 24 Jul 2019 The average number of heat waves in 50 major American cities has tripled since the 1960s. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/climate/heatwave-climate-change.html
Atmospheric Science… High temperatures to 102F (39C) in countries where air conditioning is rare. “Netherlands and Belgium record highest ever temperatures.” @Guardian #heatwave #europe #climate 24 Jul 2019 The Dutch meteorological service, KNMI, said the temperature reached 39.1C (102F) at Gilze-Rijen airbase near the southern city of Tilburg on Wednesday afternoon, exceeding the previous high of 38.6C set…
climate… “Air #pollution in US associated with over 30,000 deaths and reduced life expectancy.” @ScienceDaily #environment #publichealth 23 Jul 2019 Air quality in the US may be linked with increased mortality and reduced life expectancy according to research from Imperial College London and the Center for Air, Climate and Energy…
Atmospheric Science… “Hundreds of @NOAA & @NASA scientists embark on mission aimed at improving air quality forecasts.” #airquality #environment 23 Jul 2019 This summer, NOAA and NASA are teaming up on a massive research campaign called FIREX-AQ that will use satellites, aircraft, drones, mobile and ground stations to study smoke from wildfires…
Atmospheric Science… Tracking smoke from fires to improve air quality forecasting…which has substantial implications for public health. #environment #publichealth #wildfire 22 Jul 2019 Tracking smoke from fires to improve air quality forecasting: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-tracking-air-quality.html
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