Friday, August 10, 2012

The "CO2 causes deadly floods in China" argument: Maybe plausible for people lacking thirty seconds of free time and Internet access?

As Severe Storms Overwhelm China's Infrastructure, Experts Warn That Climate Change Will Make The Problem Worse | ThinkProgress
On July 21st, the heaviest rainstorm to strike Beijing, China in over 60 years dumped an average of more than 7 inches of rain across the city, causing floods and leading to the deaths of more than 70 people.
The World’s Worst Floods By Death Toll | Epic Disasters
1. Huang He (Yellow) River, China
1931
Death Toll: 1,000,000 to 3,700,000
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2.
Huang He (Yellow) River, China
1887
Death Toll: 900,000 to 2,000,000
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3.
Huang He (Yellow) River, China
1938
Death Toll: 500,000 - 900,000
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4.
Huang He (Yellow) River, China
1642
Death Toll: 300,000
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5.
Ru River, Banqiao Dam, China
1975
Death Toll: 230,000
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6.
Yangtze River, China
1931
Death Toll: 145,000

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