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…
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…
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
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… “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
Uncategorized “Here’s What Neil Armstrong Saw When He Landed Apollo 11’s Eagle on the Moon.” @LiveScience 18 Jul 2019 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
climate 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 17 Jul 2019 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
climate… The devil in the details. “June was the warmest June ever recorded, but there’s a bigger problem.” @mashable #climate #climatechange 16 Jul 2019 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/
Uncategorized “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 15 Jul 2019 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
Uncategorized Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For June 29 – July 6, 2019 6 Jul 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…
Tornado Quest Top Science Links Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For June 22 – 29, 2019 29 Jun 2019 Greetings to one and all. If it's summer in your location, I hope the heat isn't getting ridiculous. Much of Europe is in the midst of a lethal heatwave that…
Uncategorized Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For June 1 – 8, 2019 8 Jun 2019 Greetings everyone! It's been an active week across much of North America with flooding, severe weather, and summer heat affecting many areas. May 2019 will go in the record books…
Tornado Quest Top Science Links… Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For May 18 – 25, 2019 25 May 2019 Greetings everyone! I hope the weather's to your liking no matter where you live. Here in the Great Plains of the USA, it's been a wild May with a significant…
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