July 31, 20223 yr On 7/29/2022 at 6:08 PM, 20dawk4life said: How do they determine it’s a 1000 year flood? Where does the data come from to say this only happens every 1000 years? It is based on a statistical analysis and extrapolation of available recorded data using regression equations and complex methodologies that have been developed over the course of the last 60-80 years. The term "1,000-year” flood can be a bit misleading though. What that means is that it is a flood that has a 1 in 1,000 chance of occurring in any given year, not that it will only happen or has only happened once in a 1,000 year span.
August 7, 20223 yr I read an updated study on the effects on the climate of the changes so far and two categories showed measurable significant change that is inline with some of the negative types of prediction, wildfires and heavy rainfall. The other nine categories reviewed, e.g. hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, etc. showed no evidence of significant change to date. Of course that doesn't mean it won't happen soon for the other nine. Most level headed people know that the changes are real but that they aren't of the type and timeframes that the likes of AOC and Greta continue to peddle. We'd be best to stop with the fear mongering and shaming and work to add practical and reasonable changes that can make a real difference long term.
August 9, 20223 yr Author 26 minutes ago, toolg said: Rainwater across the globe is contaminated by PFAS. We should have a separate thread for Industrial Contamination. PFAS does not impact climate, just your drinking water. Pretty much every human has it in their system already.
August 10, 20223 yr Author 2 minutes ago, greenskeeper said: The tool from American Weather forum finally makes a post, with no original thought provided. Pretty typical of him.
August 23, 20223 yr What's the deal with the lack of hurricanes and tropical storms this year? Climate change, too?
August 23, 20223 yr 17 minutes ago, Kz! said: What's the deal with the lack of hurricanes and tropical storms this year? Climate change, too? Just the pattern. Earlier too much dust coming off the Sahara and no system has made it off the coast into any favorable air to make a storm. I'm Ok with that. It seems when in a laNina when the Atlantic is quiet, the monsoonal rains from the Pacific are more intense. As we are seeing. Watching Labor Day weekend, but could be nothing, can't trust long range at this juncture.
August 24, 20223 yr After '1,000-year' storm in Dallas, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott chooses not to mention 'climate change' Abbott noted the period between April through the end of July was the hottest on record in the history of Texas, "We’re constantly looking at what extreme weather may lead to, whether it be power demand, extreme heat, extreme cold, heavy water or even drought,” the governor added. "We constantly focus on issues related to extreme weather, and we want to be prepared for whatever type of weather may be coming our way.” "Can you even say climate change?" the reporter asked. Abbott did not respond.
August 24, 20223 yr One thing is clear, the Science Deniers are so embedded in their denial, that if the say Global Warming, it's bad for them politically.
August 24, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, jsdarkstar said: One thing is clear, the Science Deniers are so embedded in their denial, that if the say Global Warming, it's bad for them politically. OnE tHiNg IS cLeAr, you still have no idea how capitalization works.
August 24, 20223 yr Wont deny that C02 is a greenhouse gas, and or that we are polluting the Earth. Also wont deny the planet is currently warming, and that increased C02 levels from burning fossil fuels are helping to speed up the rate at which the Earth is warming. Also wont deny that the Climate on Earth is ever changing, we are so lucky that It's been pretty stable for the past 20,000 years, Beacsue of what we know about it's 4.5 Billion year life, it has been anything but, and 20,000 is a very small fraction of 4.5 Billion. Humans are arrogant in their ignorance, to expect the climate to stay the same, or to expect ever changing shorelines to remain the same, despite it's history of changing. With the Earth's History, it's not a matter of if it changes, but when, and how drastic and how fast it swings.
August 31, 20223 yr Pakistan floods: U.N. appeals for aid with a third of the country underwater CHARSADDA, Pakistan — A third of the country underwater. More than 1,000 people killed. And an estimated $10 billion of damage done. "Monster monsoons” in Pakistan have swept away lives, homes, crops and bridges as weeks of historic summer rain fuels deadly flash floods. Almost half a million people have been displaced, with vast areas cut off from supplies and power. Footage shared with NBC News shows torrents sweeping away multi-storied buildings and inundating people up to their necks. Experts and local officials have drawn a direct line to man-made climate change, saying it illustrates how countries with the lowest contributions to the global crisis are becoming increasingly vulnerable to its effects — and in dire need of urgent aid.
August 31, 20223 yr Monster monsoons in monsoon season? Somebody start writing checks - the end is nigh.
September 2, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Ipiggles said: It rained almost an 1" the other day at my house. Clearly a climate disater. That’s tough man. I know cardboard tends to get ruined in the rain.
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