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
climate… A timely & thought provoking read. “Forget new manned missions in space. @NASA should focus on saving Earth.” #science #climate #environment 22 Jul 2019 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 22 Jul 2019 Hurricane Barry proved, one of the most insidious effects of climate change might be something with which most places are already somewhat familiar: rain.
climate “We Went to the Moon. Why Can’t We Solve Climate Change?” #climate #climatechange 22 Jul 2019 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
climate 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 21 Jul 2019 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/
climate… “The town fighting the climate crisis to stay afloat, one #hurricane at at time.” @Guardian #climate 21 Jul 2019 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
Uncategorized 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 20 Jul 2019 www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49032105
Uncategorized “50 years ago, humanity’s first steps on another world.” #apollo11 20 Jul 2019 50 years ago, humanity's first steps on another world: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-years-humanity-world.html
weather 19 Jul 2019 Spectacular evening visible satellite view of severe thunderstorm complex as it marches across WI. #wiwx
climate Much discussion about this. “Can The Current U.S. Heat Wave Be Linked To Climate Change?.” via @NPR #climate #heatwave 19 Jul 2019 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…
climate Yet another record month for heat. “June 2019 was hottest on record for the globe.” via @NOAA #climate 18 Jul 2019 Antarctic sea ice coverage also shrank to a new record low. www.noaa.gov/news/june-2019-was-hottest-on-record-for-globe
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