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
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
climate “Latest Gulf Storm Brings Tough Choices for Residents of Disappearing Isle de Jean Charles.” via @DeSmogBlog #lawx #Barry #hurricane #climate 18 Jul 2019 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.…
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 15 – 22, 2019 22 Jun 2019 Greetings and Happy Summer Solstice to my followers and friends in the Northern Hemisphere! Happy winter for those south of the equator! An active severe weather period has been in…
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…
Uncategorized Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For May 11 – 18, 2019 18 May 2019 Greetings everyone! Whether it's spring or autumn in your location, I hope the weather is to your liking. There's a plethora of topics to cover this week along with severe…
Uncategorized Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For May 4 – 11, 2019 11 May 2019 Greetings to one and all! The severe weather season across North America has been in full force the past few days with a number of very potent events. There's a…
Uncategorized Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For April 20 – 27, 2019 27 Apr 2019 Greetings to everyone! I hope that the spring, or autumn, weather that you're having is to your liking. Here in North America, we've had quite an active April with bouts…
Tornado Quest Top Science Links Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For April 13 – 20, 2019 20 Apr 2019 Greetings to one and all! I hope your spring...or autumn...is going well. In the last week, we've had quite a round of severe weather across several states with all hazards,…
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