“We need to tackle the root cause and get serious about reducing record levels of greenhouse gas emissions,”…
Fossil fuel industry propaganda blamed as record heat scorches planet
Climate, Environment, Politics
Aug 12, 2024
Tag: Heat
The Western U.S. is experiencing another severe fire season, and a recent study shows that even high mountain areas once considered too wet to burn are at increasing risk as the climate warms. With more than 5 million acres already burned by early September, the 2021 U.S. fire season is about on pace with the extreme fire season of 2020. This summer has been the hottest on record and one of the driest in the region, with 80% of the Western U.S. in severe to exceptional drought. That combination of heat and dryness is a recipe for disastrous wildfires.
Source: Western fires are burning higher in the mountains and at unprecedented rates as we heat the climate
Andrew Bolt ( swinger no longer a denier) of climate change that is, reminds us that one day doesn’t prove man made climate change isn’t a religion but one cold day does. Every summer Australia’s self professed and News Corp ordained opinionator goes into hiding until it gets cooler. (ODT)
The Kimberley region of Western Australia is the one location that could break heat records on Christmas Day, with the town of Fitzroy Crossing expecting a maximum of 47C, breaking the previous annual record of 46.5C, which was set earlier this month.
Inland areas of South Australia will have temperatures in the low-to-mid 40s and Adelaide is forecast to reach 41C on Thursday.
Parts of Victoria are forecast to reach temperatures above 40C towards the end of the week, with Mildura in the state’s north-west expecting a top of 46C on Sunday.
Australia’s chief scientist uses an appearance on Q&A to warn the planet is losing the battle against climate change, after new data shows February set a completely unprecedented record.
Australia grapples with a seemingly endless summer, as every state and territory swelters through hotter than usual March temperatures, BoM says.
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