Wednesday, July 04, 2012

Climate Communication | Press Conference & Report on Heat Waves and Climate Change

[6/28/12] Moderated by Director Susan Hassol, the press conference featured a panel of scientists who discussed how climate change contributes to the extreme weather events unfolding now, their public health impacts, and how similar risks could multiply in the future. The expert panelists were Dr. Steven Running, Dr. Howard Frumkin, and Dr. Michael Oppenheimer.

Download and listen to the full recording of the press conference

[Horner on Fox on Heatwave]: Your World w/ Cavuto - Fox News

“Tina Fey” Trenberth Says That He Can See Climate Change Out His Window | Real Science

What is the difference between Trenberth and Sarah Palin? The difference is that Palin never said she could see Russia from her house.

This Is What Climate Change Looked Like In 1871 | Real Science

Thousands of people burned to death in Peshtigo, Wisconsin in October, 1871 during a massive firestorm which destroyed more than a million acres.

Chicago burned to the ground on the same day. A huge cyclonic storm generated the high winds which fanned the flames.

The Horror: Media Says This Summer is a Great Example of Global Warming - Kate Hicks

So, it's definitely global warming (climate change?!??!), even though just the U.S. is experiencing it. Got it. I mean, that makes sense, if you think about it, given that we're the nation on the planet that deserves the most punishment for our irresponsible use of natural resources, and the prevalence of technological progress, and stuff.

Right.

Meanwhile, I'll leave you with this: April 23, 2012, CNN.com, headline, "Winter Returns with a Vengeance in U.S. Northeast," subhead, "Rare Snowstorm Hits Northeast."

Global warming, folks. There's your proof.

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