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3rdworldlover

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August 1, 2018 It's official: 2017 was the third-warmest year on record for the globe, behind 2016 (first) and 2015, according to the 28th annual State of the Climate report. The planet also experienced record-high greenhouse gas concentrations as well as rises in sea level.

The annual checkup for the planet, led by scientists from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information and published by the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, is based on contributions from more than 500 scientists in 65 countries and offers insight on global climate indicators, extreme weather events and other valuable environmental data.

Notable findings from the international report include:

Levels of greenhouse gases were the highest on record. Major greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere - including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide - reached new record highs. The 2017 average global CO2 concentration was 405 parts per million, the highest measured in the modern 38-year global climate record and records created from ice-core samples dating back as far as 800,000 years.

Sea level rise hit a new high - about 3 inches (7.7 cm) higher than the 1993 average. Global sea level is rising at an average rate of 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) per decade.

Unprecedented multiyear coral reef bleaching continued: A global coral bleaching event spanned from June 2014 through May 2017, resulting in unprecedented impacts on reefs. More than 95 percent of coral in some affected reef areas died.

Heat in the upper ocean hit a record high

Arctic and Antarctic sea ice hit record lows


http://www.noaa.gov/news/2017-...report-confirms

Learn to swim

Edited: 08/01/2018 at 10:31 AM by 3rdworldlover
 08/01/2018 12:04 PM
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tpapablo

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In fact, I already know how to swim. I also know how to move. Good thing that God made us adaptable, isn't it? There is no doubt, however, that there have been some hellish days on the farm. Putting up fence in Florida in July is not for the faint of heart. But, I remember it being pretty damn hot doing similar stuff 45 years ago. I sure don't remember doing those two a days in 70 degree weather.

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 08/01/2018 12:41 PM
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scombrid

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Coolest low temperature at my house in July was 72 degrees one afternoon after a hail storm. Thirty forty years ago weather like we had that weekend would have pushed lows into the upper 60's. Record lows are around 66. We haven't been below 70 degrees during the month of July in Brevard in a very long time. The long term median low for July is 73. It was still 81 degrees when I got up at 4:45 this morning. Cooler inland parts out by I-95 were 77-79. Average low for July 2018 was 76.7 degrees. This July wasn't quite as warm as 2017. We had more rain. But it ranks up there in the top 10, which isn't expected when there is normal amount of rain. This is 11 consecutive summers with way above average overnight lows and concomitant elevated dew points. This is just Brevard County but it fits with broader observations like the increase in the frequency of occurrence of heavy rain events on up into the continent.

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 08/02/2018 07:28 AM
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StirfryMcflurry

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adapt or perish. not many other choices are there? folks love to live near the ocean. that's not gonna change.
 08/02/2018 10:01 AM
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3rdworldlover

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Some things adapt much faster than others. Notice how quickly algae can dominate massive regions in FL, smothering out most lifeforms. Rapid ecologic disruptions concern me most. We can't be sure of the consequences.
 08/02/2018 10:25 AM
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Cole

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Insurance companies are already beginning to factor sea level rise and climate change into their policies. I'm on a plan to move from beach side before things begin to get out of hand.

Just one more reason to vote Blue in the next several elections. Republicans don't care.

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 08/03/2018 11:35 AM
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Cole

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Trump to do away with current auto emission standards.

Make America great. Smog, leaded gas, increased carcinogens in our water supply.

WTF were you people thinking?

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Edited: 08/03/2018 at 11:36 AM by Cole
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theglide

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Thinking?
 08/04/2018 08:43 PM
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tpapablo

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We were thinking that would be a good thing. And that Trump would actually do as he promised. Refreshing, isn't it?

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 08/05/2018 08:24 AM
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Cole

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Greedy clowns who only give a shit about themselves not included.

Smog, toxic water, increased carcinogens, wetland removal with no legitimate replacement; Republicans are a blight on the planet.

Vote for your own health, vote Blue.



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Edited: 08/05/2018 at 08:27 AM by Cole
 08/05/2018 11:40 AM
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scombrid

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On the "congratulations humans" front. How about all the algae blooms all of the state in inland and coastal waters? But the Florida GOP has DEP on the case. They'll fix it. You know I'm sure they had every intention of fixing the severe nutrient problem when Mosiac had them send Pam Bondi to Washington to join a suit to block the Chesapeake Bay program's nutrient goals. They're doing their best to make use of the Amendment 1 money too. They know if they don't stop violating the Clean Water Act that Andrew Wheeler is going to ride into town on his EPA horse and make the state comply with TMDLs and such.

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 08/15/2018 11:00 AM
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3rdworldlover

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UF study correlates rising algae blooms to increasing water temperatures:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/...al-blooms-even-worse/

 08/16/2018 06:00 AM
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Cole

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The water off of Southern California is 80 degrees, aka the highest ever recorded.

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 08/16/2018 06:18 AM
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StirfryMcflurry

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Originally posted by: Cole The water off of Southern California is 80 degrees, aka the highest ever recorded.
Hmm, my prediction of no longer needing wetsuits out there, finally coming true!
 08/16/2018 07:56 AM
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scombrid

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There's more CO2 dissolved in the water. There's more nitrogen in the water. Those are both plant food dontchaknow.

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