climate… Easier said than done, but a worthwhile pursuit nonetheless. “Communicating science to policymakers: six strategies for success.” @NatureNews #scicomm #science 24 Aug 2019 Scientists can improve how they inform politicians and other policymakers on how to make decisions, say Hannah Safford and Austin Brown. www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02372-3
Atmospheric Science… “’100-year’ floods will happen every 1 to 30 years, according to new flood maps.” (Journal reference to original study included in article.) @ScienceDaily #climate #flooding 23 Aug 2019 Researchers have developed new maps that predict coastal flooding for every county on the Eastern and Gulf Coasts and find 100-year floods could become annual occurrences in New England; and…
climate… The Amazon rainforest used to be a major carbon sink. Emphasis on the words, “used to be.” “Scientists Warn Of “Cascading System Collapse” in Amazon Rainforest.” @futurism #amazonfires #environment 23 Aug 2019 The Amazon rainforest used to be a major carbon sink: futurism.com/the-byte/system-collapse-amazon-rainforest
climate… “100-Year Floods Could Soon Happen Annually in Parts of U.S., Study Finds.” @YaleE360 #climate #flooding 23 Aug 2019 100-Year Floods Could Soon Happen Annually in Parts of U.S., Study Finds - Yale E360: e360.yale.edu/digest/100-year-floods-could-soon-happen-annually-in-parts-of-u-s-study-finds
Uncategorized An excellent read on an essential skill of everyday life…critical thinking. “Key concepts for making informed choices.” @NatureNews #criticalthinking #knowledge 21 Aug 2019 Teach people to think critically about claims and comparisons — they will make better decisions. www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02407-9
climate… Death, blackouts, melting asphalt: ways the climate crisis will change how we live.” (Cities are disproportionately hit because of huge populations & existing, & often inadequate, infrastructure.) @Guardian #climate #climatechange 20 Aug 2019 From power cuts to infrastructure failure, the impact of climate change on US cities will be huge – but many are already innovating to adapt: www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/aug/20/death-blackouts-melting-asphalt-ways-the-climate-crisis-will-change-how-we-live
Uncategorized Thought provoking read. “Scientists must rise above politics — and restate their value to society.” (Scholars globally are feeling the heat from politicians. They should take inspiration from scientists in the 1950s who raised the alarm over nuclear weapons.) @NatureNews #science 19 Aug 2019 www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02379-w
Atmospheric Science… Interesting new study. “The Reason Antarctica Is Melting: Shifting Winds, Driven by Global Warming.” @sciam #climate #antarctica 16 Aug 2019 In recent years, these icy rivers have been flowing and melting at an alarming rate, threatening to add a substantial amount of water to the sea that would eat away…
Atmospheric Science… Chances are good you’re exposed to this. “We’ve got another ozone problem, and it’s not what you think.” @Grist #environment #airquality #health 16 Aug 2019 The beneficial ozone up in the stratosphere has an evil cousin, and it’s right here on the ground. grist.org/article/weve-got-another-ozone-problem-and-its-not-what-you-think/
climate… Good personal health…something you can’t put a price on. “How to Reduce Exposure to Air Pollution.” @nytimes #environment #pollution #airquality #health #publichealth 14 Aug 2019 While most of us do not have the power to make the air cleaner, there are some ways to protect yourself. www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/well/live/how-to-reduce-exposure-to-air-pollution.html
Atmospheric Science… A serious threat even if the Atlantic is quiet…for now. “Flooded Mississippi a threat as hurricane season heats up.” #flooding #flood #hurricane 14 Aug 2019 Flooded Mississippi a threat as hurricane season heats up: m.phys.org/news/2019-08-mississippi-threat-hurricane-season.html
Atmospheric Science… Exceptionally unusual for this far north! “Lightning struck near the North Pole, as rapid Arctic warming continues.” via @capitalweather #climate #arctic 12 Aug 2019 Lightning strikes detected within 200 to 300 miles of the North Pole constitute a rare, though probably not unprecedented, event. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/08/12/lightning-struck-within-miles-north-pole-saturday-rapid-arctic-warming-continues/
Atmospheric Science… The Heat Index: What Your Body Thinks The Temperature Is On Warm & Hot Days. #heat #heatwave #heatindex #summersafety #heatsafety 11 Aug 2019 This chart shows you the Heat Index...which is the temperature your body is reacting to regardless of the actual air temperature. Obviously the drier the air, the easier it is…
Atmospheric Science… Record heat based on @NOAA data. “Alaska, barren of sea ice, saw its hottest July in 125 years.” @Grist #akwx #alaska #climate 10 Aug 2019 The heat helped spur wildfires that shrouded much of the state in smoke. grist.org/article/alaska-barren-of-sea-ice-saw-its-hottest-july-in-125-years/
Uncategorized Very cool #astronomy read. “There May be Thick Ice Deposits on the Moon and Mercury.” via @UniverseToday 8 Aug 2019 There May be Thick Ice Deposits on the Moon and Mercury: www.universetoday.com/143109/there-may-be-thick-ice-deposits-on-the-moon-and-mercury/
Atmospheric Science… This has worldwide impacts. “Climate crisis reducing land’s ability to sustain humanity, says IPCC_CH.” @Guardian #climate #climatechange 8 Aug 2019 UN report finds ecosystems never before under such threat and restoration is urgent: www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/08/climate-crisis-reducing-lands-ability-to-sustain-humanity-says-ipcc
climate… This is a public health issue that’s bound to worsen with time. “POLLEN PROBLEMS: Climate Change, the Growing Season, and America’s Allergies.” via @ClimateCentral #climate #allergies #health #climatechange 7 Aug 2019 Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies—and climate change is prolonging their season of suffering. www.climatecentral.org/news/report-pollen-allergies-climate-change
climate… A very thought provoking read. “What I learned writing about #climate change and the US south for a year.” @Guardian #climatechange #environment 7 Aug 2019 I crisscrossed a region – my own – that is mired in a culture of denial and delay. The conversation on the climate crisis has not changed fast enough: www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/07/climate-change-us-south-what-i-learned-writing-about-for-a-year
Atmospheric Science… “Ocean temperature ‘surprises’ becoming more common: Researchers highlight need to account for #climate change in marine planning.” @ScienceDaily #climatechange 6 Aug 2019 Around the world, periods of rapid ocean warming are happening more often than we thought. In order to thrive in the future, marine communities need to make decisions based on…
climate… “Several US states face significant stress on their water availability, data shows.” (NM tops the list, followed by CA, AZ, CO, & NE.) @Guardian #climate #environment #water 6 Aug 2019 New Mexico tops the list, followed by California, Arizona, Colorado and Nebraska as problem could intensify with global heating: www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/aug/06/us-states-water-stress-new-mexico-california-arizona-colorado
TORNADO QUEST 
You must be logged in to post a comment.