July 2019 – Page 2 – TORNADO QUEST

A timely & thought provoking read. “Forget new manned missions in space. @NASA should focus on saving Earth.” #science #climate #environment

The impossible problem today is not the moon. And it’s not Mars. It’s our home planet, and NASA can once again be of service for the betterment of all." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/forget-new-manned-missions-in-space-nasa-should-focus-on-saving-earth/2019/07/18/79e55eb8-a995-11e9-9214-246e594de5d5_story.html

Atmospheric Science…

“One of the biggest climate threats is the most familiar: Rain” #climate #climatechange

Hurricane Barry proved, one of the most insidious effects of climate change might be something with which most places are already somewhat familiar: rain.

“We Went to the Moon. Why Can’t We Solve Climate Change?” #climate #climatechange

The original moon shoot inspired billions. Calling climate action a moon shot isn’t a perfect parallel — but maybe we should try it anyway: www.nytimes.com/2019/07/19/climate/moon-shot-climate-change.html

Remember, this is a region largely sans A/C. “Sticky” is a gross understatement. ”Britain to feel like 44C as mini-heatwave and high humidity bring sticky weather.” #heat #heatwave #uk

A mini-heatwave in Britain this week could feel as hot as 111F (44 C) as soaring temperatures arrive accompanied by sticky humid air, forecasters have warned. www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2019/07/21/britain-feel-like-44c-mini-heatwave-high-humidity-bring-sticky/

“The town fighting the climate crisis to stay afloat, one #hurricane at at time.” @Guardian #climate

Fair Bluff has already been hit by two hurricanes – but if another arrives this year, it could become one of the US’s first climate crisis ghost towns: www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/21/fair-bluff-north-carolina-hurricane-aftermath-climate-crisis

An endeavour which was born out of conflict ended by bringing the entire world together, at least for a moment. “How Apollo 11 brought humanity together.” @BBCNews #apollo11 #science

www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49032105

“50 years ago, humanity’s first steps on another world.” #apollo11

50 years ago, humanity's first steps on another world: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-years-humanity-world.html

Spectacular evening visible satellite view of severe thunderstorm complex as it marches across WI. #wiwx

Much discussion about this. “Can The Current U.S. Heat Wave Be Linked To Climate Change?.” via @NPR #climate #heatwave

The National Weather Service @NWS warns a widespread and dangerous heat wave is building in the central and eastern U.S. How should people think about these kinds of events in…

Yet another record month for heat. “June 2019 was hottest on record for the globe.” via @NOAA #climate

Antarctic sea ice coverage also shrank to a new record low. www.noaa.gov/news/june-2019-was-hottest-on-record-for-globe

“Latest Gulf Storm Brings Tough Choices for Residents of Disappearing Isle de Jean Charles.” via @DeSmogBlog #lawx #Barry #hurricane #climate

While most of Louisiana was spared Barry’s wrath last week, Isle de Jean Charles, a quickly eroding strip of land among coastal wetlands in the Gulf of Mexico, was not.…

“Here’s What Neil Armstrong Saw When He Landed Apollo 11’s Eagle on the Moon.” @LiveScience

See the moon through the eyes of the legendary moonwalker for the first time. www.livescience.com/65970-neil-armstrong-apollo-11-landing-view.html

Good read in what is perhaps the most underrated lethal weather hazard worldwide. “Red Cross to World’s Cities: Here’s How to Prevent #Heat Wave Deaths.” @nytimes #climate #heatwave

The disaster relief agency issued new guidlines to help city leaders cope with rising global temperatures. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/climate/red-cross-heat-waves.html

The devil in the details. “June was the warmest June ever recorded, but there’s a bigger problem.” @mashable #climate #climatechange

In 139 years of record-keeping, this June was the warmest June ever recorded. But June 2019 also revealed a much deeper warming reality. — Read on mashable.com/article/warmest-june-climate-change-trend-2019/

One of the most daunting health challenges of the 21st Century. “Doctors Begin To Raise Climate Change’s Health Effects With Patients.” via @NPR

www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/07/13/734430818/has-your-doctor-talked-to-you-about-climate-change #health #publichealth #climate #climatechange

‘Toxic Stew’ Stirred Up by Disasters Poses Long-Term Danger, New Findings Show. #environment @nytimes

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/climate/flooding-chemicals-health-research.html?em_pos=medium&ref=headline&nl_art=5&te=1&nl=science-times&emc=edit_sc_20190716?campaign_id=34&instance_id=10932&segment_id=15251&user_id=4814c7d2b6a9dc3097be7ccdaaca04bd&regi_id=86293673emc=edit_sc_20190716

“What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers.” (World Meteorological Organization @WMO scientists say the amount of turbulence in the air is going to at least double by 2050.) #travel #climate

Scientists with the World Meteorological Organization say the amount of turbulence in the air is going to at least double by 2050. — Read on www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/stories/as-air-turbulence-doubles-should-you-be-scared-to-fly

Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links And Hurricane Preparedness Info For July 6 – 13, 2019

13 Jul 201914 Jul 2019

Greetings one and all! I hope the weather is to your liking regardless of where you live. Here in the Great Plains of the USA, the summer heat doldrums have…

Climate Change Denialists Dubbed Auto Makers the ‘Opposition’ in Fight Over Trump’s Emissions Rollback – The New York Times

Newly released government emails show how climate denier groups quickly dominated the internal discussion over the historic rollback of the Obama-era climate rules. — Read on www.nytimes.com/2019/07/02/climate/climate-deniers-auto-emissions-rollback.html

Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For June 29 – July 6, 2019

Greetings everyone! It's been an interesting week. Summer has been brutal over the European continent and elsewhere. Meanwhile in California, seismic activity has been reminding residents of the perilous dangers…