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Guest post by Larry Hamlin Colorado State University global northern hemisphere data for 2024 hurricane season shows The most recent season's accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) was 455.1, which is only 78.6% of “normal” (lower than the 1991-2020 30-year climatological hurricane storm season average of 579.2) The chart below shows data as of December 31, 2024) and is lower than the 2023 value of 636.6 (shown in the table below). The highest ACE value measured in the Northern Hemisphere ocean between 1991 and 2020 climatology was 880.3 in 1992 (shown in the table below), which is almost double the 2024 ACE…
The BBC's recent article, “A Year of Extreme Weather to Challenge Billions”, presents a false narrative that directly attributes various weather events in 2024 to climate change. [emphasis, links added] It is undeniable that our planet experiences a series of weather phenomena every year; Confusing individual weather events with long-term climate trends oversimplifies and misleads the complex weather and climate system. It is crucial to distinguish between weather and climate, as the World Meteorological Organization does, and the BBC completely ignores this. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the average of these conditions over longer periods…
Transcript: To help bats and wind turbines coexist, researchers took inspiration from moths. Bats have a keen sense of echolocation, but for some reason they don't avoid turbines. Some species are even facing population declines due to wind turbine strikes. To find ways to deter bats, researchers are learning from the bats' prey. When a tiger moth encounters a bat, it emits a high-frequency signal that is thought to interfere with the bat's sonar. Fritz: “So people took that as an idea and built these bat deterrents that emitted high-frequency noise, thinking that maybe it would interfere with the bats'…
Baltimore-area residents will be treated to sunny skies, cold temperatures and gusty winds Wednesday as the area continues to recover from heavy snowfall earlier in the week.The National Weather Service is predicting sunny skies through midweek with frigid temperatures barely above freezing. On Wednesday, highs will be around 31 degrees, lows will be in the teens, and wind gusts will reach 25 mph.More similar conditions are expected Thursday, with windier conditions expected, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Biting wind chills are expected Thursday night.By Friday, winds are easing, increasing the chance of a second round of snow. The…
not many people know Paul Homewood “The 'windmills' Mr Trump mocked are currently vital to keeping Britain's lights on.” BBC Environment Correspondent Paul Murphy . ————————————– . Thanks so much Josh. Don’t forget his wonderful calendar, which you can browse here . Like this:like loading… Relevant Learn more from Watts Up With That? Subscribe to have the latest posts delivered to your email. Source link
from CFACT David Wojik Massachusetts just passed a law requiring large utilities to purchase up to 1,500 MW of batteries by July of this year. It should cost billions of dollars, require an immediate interest rate hike, and therefore draw a lot of attention. Net-zero storage is finally having a fan. Battery purchases total an incredible 5,000 MW, with most purchased over the next few years, so prices will continue to rise. Law is a study of ambiguity, so there will be a lot of confusion along the way. Two articles by Laurie Belsito of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance provide…
Elisa Moguera, the United Nations special rapporteur on climate change, said that “some countries are not acting in good faith on the issue of climate change.” UN experts say world climate fight needs fundamental reforms: 'Some countries are not acting in good faith' Special Rapporteur Elisa Moguera criticized the status quo as “ineffective” and said the focus must be on “deep, systemic inequalities” Nina Lakhani, Climate Justice Reporter Tuesday 7 January 2025 22:00 AEDT Special Rapporteur Elisa Moguera criticized the status quo as “ineffective” and said the focus must be on “deep, systemic inequalities” International efforts to avert climate catastrophe…
Nate Scherer The idea of corporate social responsibility is not new. For years, there has been a push for companies to act in more socially responsible ways, particularly when it comes to environmental management. While environmental stewardship is important, concerns about sustainability must be carefully balanced with consumer interests. The nation's most populous state appears to be increasingly forgetting these important facts. California is suing oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil, accusing it of “releasing deceptive public information on plastic recycling” and its role in the “plastic waste and pollution crisis.” Unfortunately, the lawsuit is profoundly misleading and ignores the…
Parts of Southern California will be hit by a long-lasting, most damaging storm of winds Tuesday through Thursday, January 6-8. The wind itself can wreak havoc, blowing down trees, branches and power lines. The bigger concern is fire: Fierce wind gusts will burn dry land brought about by one of the driest water years in Southern California history, so the spread of any wildfire could be devastating. As of noon Tuesday, Magic Mountain north of the San Fernando Valley had recorded wind gusts of 84 mph, and gusts of 50 to 70 mph had become common. A fast-moving fire broke…
The energy geopolitical risk premium has returned. Russia is surrounding important Ukrainian cities and launching “destructive power grid attacks.” Ukraine has terminated Russian gas supplies to Europe, causing European electricity prices to soar. [emphasis, links added] In a further sign of pressure, European trading company Guvnor mothballed its 75,000 barrel-per-day Rotterdam refinery due to high operating costs; raising oil prices. We also find the concept of energy transition to be flawed and dangerous, underscoring the world's growing need for fossil fuels. However, according to Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland, “the situation is absolutely terrible” for the European grid. Criticisms of…