Friday, August 30, 2013

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Nebraska Was Much Hotter During The 1930s | Real Science
68% of all 110ºF readings at all long-term Nebraska HCN stations occurred during the 1930s.
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Hansen says that the 1930s heat was impossible, because he believes that his mindless theory and limitless arrogance trumps reality.
Twitter / ChairmanAl: Policymakers concerned draft ...
Policymakers concerned draft IPCC summary does not given them enough ammo to fire at sceptics on warming slowdown
Sail-World.com : North West Passage blocked with ice - yachts caught
The Passage has become blocked with 5/10 concentrated drifting sea ice at both the eastern and at the western ends of Canada’s Arctic Archipelago. At least 22 yachts and other vessels are in the Arctic at the moment. Some who were less advanced have retreated and others have abandoned their vessels along the way. Still others are caught in the ice in an unfolding, unresolved drama.  [Via Barry Woods]
Northwest Passage 2013: VIDEO - You don't want your boat rescued by an icebreaker - will you and your boat both survive the rescue?
I thought I'd share this video of the S/V FINE TOLERANCE being towed out of pack ice by a Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker.

YOU REALLY DO NOT WANT TO EXPERIENCE THIS WITH YOUR VESSEL - PLEASE GET OUT OF THE ARCTIC ASAP!

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