Global Warming
Warmest March Ever
According to climate data from NOAA, our country just experienced its warmest March ever. The average temperature was 8.6F above the average for the last century. Precipitation was slightly above average nationwide, though concentrated in the northwest and the southern plains, with much of the rest of the country experiencing drier than average conditions and … Continue reading
What to expect from our changing climate
The scientific consensus is clear – humans are responsible for global warming. The political consensus is likewise clear – we’re not going to do what it takes to avoid significant climate change. So, we must face the reality of this world we’re creating. What can we expect? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has … Continue reading
Melting permafrost
The very name ‘permafrost’ implies permanently frozen, but thanks to global warming, that’s changing…the permafrost is melting. Why should you care? Because frozen within is a very, very large amount of greenhouse gasses (methane AND CO2). Scientists estimate that the gasses released from permafrost will eventually be about 15% of that produced by our human … Continue reading