Category: Climate Change

TheVoiceOfJoyce Is dust from the arid deserts, clouding our analysis of climate warming. Dust, when it settles in the Ocean, encourages plankton growth. Dust in the atmosphere, may have a cooling effect, temporarily shielding Earth from greenhouse gases. Now, the 8% dust covering recorded, is dissipating and the planet can warm quicker. Time is of the essence. Towns in Arizona are running out of water, Jackson, Mississippi is without water. America is in a resource crises, requiring expedited solutions. Will the Inflation Reduction Act be enough?

January 17, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/17/atmospheric-dust-cooling-climate-change Atmospheric dust has increased by about 55% since the mid-1800s, an analysis suggests. And that increasing dust may have hidden up to 8% of warming from carbon emissions. The analysis by atmospheric scientists and climate researchers in the US and Europe attempts to tally the varied, complex ways in which dust has affected global … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Is dust from the arid deserts, clouding our analysis of climate warming. Dust, when it settles in the Ocean, encourages plankton growth. Dust in the atmosphere, may have a cooling effect, temporarily shielding Earth from greenhouse gases. Now, the 8% dust covering recorded, is dissipating and the planet can warm quicker. Time is of the essence. Towns in Arizona are running out of water, Jackson, Mississippi is without water. America is in a resource crises, requiring expedited solutions. Will the Inflation Reduction Act be enough?

TheVoiceOfJoyce The extreme weather in California is not over. Heavy rains are expected through the middle of next week. 41 of 58 counties are considered a disaster. 17 people have perished from the weather. Mudslides, flooding, flowing rivers, heavy rain and snow all concentrated over a short time span and many are stranded and homeless. The cleanup can’t begin till this weather pattern stops. There’s no way to believe the Fossil Fuel myths, Climate extremes are directly correlated to Carbon Emissions. When do Americans say they’ve had enough disasters and cast Fossil Fuels aside as we embrace renewable energy expeditiously?

January 16, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/16/california-weather-rainstorms-deadly-atmospheric-river On the central coast, more than 10,000 people were ordered to evacuate seaside towns last week, including all of Montecito – the wealthy community that is home to Prince Harry, Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities. Officials in Santa Barbara shut down schools and public transit systems due to the extreme weather. Further south in … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The extreme weather in California is not over. Heavy rains are expected through the middle of next week. 41 of 58 counties are considered a disaster. 17 people have perished from the weather. Mudslides, flooding, flowing rivers, heavy rain and snow all concentrated over a short time span and many are stranded and homeless. The cleanup can’t begin till this weather pattern stops. There’s no way to believe the Fossil Fuel myths, Climate extremes are directly correlated to Carbon Emissions. When do Americans say they’ve had enough disasters and cast Fossil Fuels aside as we embrace renewable energy expeditiously?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Atmospheric Rivers, Bomb cyclones, the Pineapple Express are all pounding northern and central California. Merced, the logistics hub for Amazon, UPS and Fed Ex is flooded along with coastal areas. So far, 17 have perished statewide and there’s billions in property damage. Weather extremes are the norm. Two weeks of intense rain and snow won’t alleviate two decades of drought. The reality of weather extremes can no longer be denied. Do we sit back and argue over politics, or do we make plans for our survival? The choice is ours.

January 12, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/11/california-storms-latest-atmospheric-river Streets submerged by floods in Central California – video The newest round of storms is forecast to hit the northern coast, where the threat of flooding will persist until Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. A wind advisory is in effect in some areas, which could see gusts of up to 60mph (96.5km/h). The … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Atmospheric Rivers, Bomb cyclones, the Pineapple Express are all pounding northern and central California. Merced, the logistics hub for Amazon, UPS and Fed Ex is flooded along with coastal areas. So far, 17 have perished statewide and there’s billions in property damage. Weather extremes are the norm. Two weeks of intense rain and snow won’t alleviate two decades of drought. The reality of weather extremes can no longer be denied. Do we sit back and argue over politics, or do we make plans for our survival? The choice is ours.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Last week, after marking Glaciers, in Europe, Central Asia and the Americas scientists reported in the Journal Science, glacial melt will continue and put 2 billion people at risk. Not only will water reserves dry up, flooding will occur as well. The scenario is occurring as we fail to halt our rise in emissions and global temperatures. All over Europe, ski slopes are barren and there’s been a 10 degree rise in Celsius. With balmy weather, gas prices are down, inflation is down and the continents water supply is at risk. As a species, we can’t do nothing, we must change to survive.

January 6, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/05/half-planets-glaciers-gone-2100-even-under-paris-15c-accord-data-finds Half the planet’s glaciers will have melted by 2100 even if humanity sticks to goals set out in the Paris climate agreement, according to research that finds the scale and impacts of glacial loss are greater than previously thought. At least half of that loss will happen in the next 30 years. Researchers found … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Last week, after marking Glaciers, in Europe, Central Asia and the Americas scientists reported in the Journal Science, glacial melt will continue and put 2 billion people at risk. Not only will water reserves dry up, flooding will occur as well. The scenario is occurring as we fail to halt our rise in emissions and global temperatures. All over Europe, ski slopes are barren and there’s been a 10 degree rise in Celsius. With balmy weather, gas prices are down, inflation is down and the continents water supply is at risk. As a species, we can’t do nothing, we must change to survive.

TheVoiceOfJoyce California bracing for heavy winds and rain, flooding. Too much water to counter the drought and too much water and wind to be safe. Property in the Bomb cyclone path are not safe. Orchards and hillsides could topple. 5 million people are in the storms path. Be safe!

January 4, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/04/california-bomb-cyclone-storm-flooding An incoming bomb cyclone is expected to hit the San Francisco Bay Area and the surrounding region on Wednesday before sweeping south, with forecasts warning that up to 10in of rain is possible in coastal mountain regions. Areas that will see lower rainfall, could still be disastrously affected due to the unfortunate timing and … More TheVoiceOfJoyce California bracing for heavy winds and rain, flooding. Too much water to counter the drought and too much water and wind to be safe. Property in the Bomb cyclone path are not safe. Orchards and hillsides could topple. 5 million people are in the storms path. Be safe!

TheVoiceOfJoyce For years Los Angeles has implemented reflective asphalt and roofs that are painted to reflect the sun’s rays. The Hispanic neighborhoods are hardest hit with heat deserts. The new reflective asphalt, lowers the ground temperatures 25 degrees Fahrenheit and the air temperatures 1 degrees Celsius. The new paint is used on Hospital roofs effectively. Meanwhile, to avoid 25 consecutive days of 95 degree Fahrenheit, millions of square miles are car lanes are using reflective asphalt with a life of 20-30 yrs. All cities should be adapting this methodology and more to prevent severe heat and deaths.

January 3, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/03/los-angeles-is-becoming-too-hot-to-bear-can-it-design-its-way-cooler Los Angeles has the worst “urban heat island effect” – a phenomenon in which cities trap and retain heat due to their high concentration of buildings, roads and other developments – of any city in California. And the burden of extreme heat often falls unequally on the populace – a recent county assessment found … More TheVoiceOfJoyce For years Los Angeles has implemented reflective asphalt and roofs that are painted to reflect the sun’s rays. The Hispanic neighborhoods are hardest hit with heat deserts. The new reflective asphalt, lowers the ground temperatures 25 degrees Fahrenheit and the air temperatures 1 degrees Celsius. The new paint is used on Hospital roofs effectively. Meanwhile, to avoid 25 consecutive days of 95 degree Fahrenheit, millions of square miles are car lanes are using reflective asphalt with a life of 20-30 yrs. All cities should be adapting this methodology and more to prevent severe heat and deaths.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The science of understanding the impact of climate extremes on vulnerable populations. Dr. Otto is working to lessen the damage caused by planet warming by lessening the impact of the weather. If people have an early warning system they can can prepare for extreme flooding or heat. Ultimately, she states, we know there’s a link between Fossil Fuel usage and weather extremes and we must eliminate Fossil Fuel usage to survive. What’s needed is knowing how to wean governments off Fossil Fuels. My suggestion is to reduce Fossil Fuel subsidies and start building alternative energy power immediately. “We need change”. Happy New Year, all!

December 31, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/29/i-am-an-optimistic-person-the-scientist-who-studies-climate-catastrophes Otto could be likened to Dr Randall Mindy, Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in the film Don’t Look Up. Mindy warns that an asteroid will hit the planet in six months, but finds no one wants to hear his message. But Otto disliked the film’s metaphor. “I felt the analogy was wrong – that there is … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The science of understanding the impact of climate extremes on vulnerable populations. Dr. Otto is working to lessen the damage caused by planet warming by lessening the impact of the weather. If people have an early warning system they can can prepare for extreme flooding or heat. Ultimately, she states, we know there’s a link between Fossil Fuel usage and weather extremes and we must eliminate Fossil Fuel usage to survive. What’s needed is knowing how to wean governments off Fossil Fuels. My suggestion is to reduce Fossil Fuel subsidies and start building alternative energy power immediately. “We need change”. Happy New Year, all!

TheVoiceOfJoyce Save the Antarctica and save ourselves. Stop introducing new species to the terrain, limit tourism and travel across wilderness areas. Maintain existing habitats and biodiversity. As the planet warms, the Emperor Penguin colonies are facing extinction along with many birds and nematodes, essential for soil replacement. Similarly, Climate biology is essential for contemporary teachers. Teaching Children about climate extremes and dwindling resources are the cornerstones for understanding our world and ways to protect it. If we don’t want to stay in because of the weather extremes we’re experiencing, learn science and mitigate climate warming! We need Scientists and advocates for saving our Planet! Merry Christmas!

December 23, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/23/two-thirds-of-antarcticas-native-species-under-threat-of-extinction-from-global-heating-research-shows Up to 80% of emperor penguin colonies are projected to be quasi-extinct by 2100 [population declines of more than 90%] with business-as-usual increases in greenhouse gas emissions,” it found. Published in the journal Plos Biology, the research also found that implementing 10 key threat management strategies in parallel – which would cost an estimated … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Save the Antarctica and save ourselves. Stop introducing new species to the terrain, limit tourism and travel across wilderness areas. Maintain existing habitats and biodiversity. As the planet warms, the Emperor Penguin colonies are facing extinction along with many birds and nematodes, essential for soil replacement. Similarly, Climate biology is essential for contemporary teachers. Teaching Children about climate extremes and dwindling resources are the cornerstones for understanding our world and ways to protect it. If we don’t want to stay in because of the weather extremes we’re experiencing, learn science and mitigate climate warming! We need Scientists and advocates for saving our Planet! Merry Christmas!

TheVoiceOfJoyce The COP 15 inks a deal to protect 30% of Earth’s land and sea mass. The US, Vatican sat on the sidelines and Brazil, and some African Nations were opposed because their is no monetary funding to protect their lands. The agreement is open ended allowing each country to define their plan to save their resources and promote biodiversity. This deal, which has not been followed for a decade, comes when scientists are warning humans are starting to cause the 6 th mass extinction. Our insect population is dying, our fish are dying and plants are withering before harvest. Earth is in crisis and leadership is lacking globally to restore our resources, now? When will politicians realize we need smart plans to live and live well? We can plan for a future without toxic fertilizers, encourage heritage farming and new clean energy production.

December 19, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/19/cop15-historic-deal-signed-to-halt-biodiversity-loss-by-2030-aoe Amid plummeting insect numbers, acidifying oceans filled with plastic waste, and the rampant overconsumption of the planet’s resources as humanity’s population grows wealthier and soars past 8 billion, the agreement, if implemented, could signal major changes to farming, business supply chains and the role of Indigenous communities in conservation. The deal was negotiated over … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The COP 15 inks a deal to protect 30% of Earth’s land and sea mass. The US, Vatican sat on the sidelines and Brazil, and some African Nations were opposed because their is no monetary funding to protect their lands. The agreement is open ended allowing each country to define their plan to save their resources and promote biodiversity. This deal, which has not been followed for a decade, comes when scientists are warning humans are starting to cause the 6 th mass extinction. Our insect population is dying, our fish are dying and plants are withering before harvest. Earth is in crisis and leadership is lacking globally to restore our resources, now? When will politicians realize we need smart plans to live and live well? We can plan for a future without toxic fertilizers, encourage heritage farming and new clean energy production.

TheVoiceOfJoyce There is no more time for fir trees in Oregon to adapt to climate warming. The drought has made .1 million of acres of fir forests disappear. The tree are dying and new insect infestations have moved in. Fir forests, under prolonged drought conditions can not be replanted. Prescribed forest burns may be necessary to save other trees from the devastation to follow. Clearly, climate change is effecting America and can no longer be ignored. The quicker we recognize our problems, the quicker we can mitigate and adapt. How much biodiversity must be lost, before we realize we need an expeditious program to tackle species loss?

December 15, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/15/oregon-dead-fir-trees-conifers-climate-crisis is stunning,” said Daniel DePinte, an aerial survey program manager with the Forest Service who led the agency’s Pacific north-west region aerial survey, noting that this year saw the highest mortality rate for firs in this area in history. These evergreen conifers are less able to survive in drought conditions than other heartier trees … More TheVoiceOfJoyce There is no more time for fir trees in Oregon to adapt to climate warming. The drought has made .1 million of acres of fir forests disappear. The tree are dying and new insect infestations have moved in. Fir forests, under prolonged drought conditions can not be replanted. Prescribed forest burns may be necessary to save other trees from the devastation to follow. Clearly, climate change is effecting America and can no longer be ignored. The quicker we recognize our problems, the quicker we can mitigate and adapt. How much biodiversity must be lost, before we realize we need an expeditious program to tackle species loss?