Yep this shit is getting serious right now and some of these people are late to the game.
2024 Severe Weather/Climate Change Thread
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Yep this shit is getting serious right now and some of these people are late to the game.
Yeah, with the climate change, the old infrastructure cannot withstand the changes that is happening
I agree with you that many more people are being affected by climate change and recognizing it for what it is. However, I stand by my point that the people in power will continue to drag their feet when it comes to doing what's necessary to reverse or mitigate the damage done. I also stand by my point that their reason for not doing enough is their fear of what it would do to corporate profits.
Extreme Hail Storms Are Wrecking Solar Farms—but Defending Them May Be Easier Than It Seems
Climate change is making hail storms more intense, so designers have to find novel solutions to protect panels from expensive damage.
New Zealand’s sea temperatures hit record highs, outstripping global averages
Experts say the new figures dispel the notion that the country is protected from extreme temperatures and raise fears for local marine life**** in other words there is no safe place on this earth when it comes to climate change****
New Zealand’s sea temperatures hit record highs, outstripping global averages
Experts say the new figures dispel the notion that the country is protected from extreme temperatures and raise fears for local marine life
Earth's rotating inner core is starting to slow down — and it could alter the length of our days
A new study confirms that Earth's inner core has been rotating more slowly than usual since 2010. This mysterious "backtracking" could also end up slightly altering the planet's overall rotation, lengthening our days.
By Harry Baker
June 19, 2024
Earth's rotating inner core is starting to slow down — and it could alter the length of our days
A new study confirms that Earth's inner core has been rotating more slowly than usual since 2010. This mysterious "backtracking" could also end up slightly altering the planet's overall rotation, lengthening our days.www.livescience.com
Decades of "repeating earthquake" data shows that Earth's inner core has been rotating more slowly over the last 14 years.
Earth’s core has slowed so much it’s moving backward, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean
This inner core has intrigued researchers since its discovery by Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann in 1936, and how it moves — its rotation speed and direction — has been at the center of a decades-long debate. A growing body of evidence suggests the core’s spin has changed dramatically in recent years, but scientists have remained divided over what exactly is happening — and what it means.
By Mindy Weisberger, CNN
July 5, 2024
Earth’s inner core has slowed so much it’s moving backward, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean | CNN
Scientists say they’ve confirmed Earth’s inner core has been slowing down. Here’s what it could mean — and why the topic has been the subject of fierce debate.
New research confirms the rotation of Earth's inner core has been slowing down as part of a decades-long pattern. How this slowdown might affect our planet remains an open question.
U.S. cities are sinking. Here's what that means for homeowners
This phenomenon, known as land subsidence, can severely affect the integrity of buildings and infrastructure. When coupled with a sea-level rise, it can greatly increase the incidence of flooding.
Lindsey Jacobson
July 11, 2024
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This phenomenon, known as land subsidence, can severely affect the integrity of buildings and infrastructure. When coupled with a sea-level rise, it can greatly increase the incidence of flooding.
Lindsey Jacobson
July 11, 2024
U.S. cities are sinking. Here's what that means for homeowners
Home values in areas with high land subsidence could drop 8.1%, according to forthcoming research. It's not the only way sinking surfaces could affect consumers.
Key Largo tree cactus becomes 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to rising sea levels
The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.
ByJulia Jacobo
July 16, 2024
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[The Key Largo tree cactus, located in the Florida Keys, has become the first U.S. species to become extinct due to sea level rise, scientists say.
The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.
ByJulia Jacobo
July 16, 2024
Key Largo tree cactus becomes 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to rising sea levels
A type of tropical cactus native to the Florida Keys has become the first species in the country to become extinct due to rising sea levels, researchers said.
[The Key Largo tree cactus, located in the Florida Keys, has become the first U.S. species to become extinct due to sea level rise, scientists say.
People from old Florida know this is a big dealKey Largo tree cactus becomes 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to rising sea levels
The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.
ByJulia Jacobo
July 16, 2024
Key Largo tree cactus becomes 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to rising sea levels
A type of tropical cactus native to the Florida Keys has become the first species in the country to become extinct due to rising sea levels, researchers said.
[The Key Largo tree cactus, located in the Florida Keys, has become the first U.S. species to become extinct due to sea level rise, scientists say.
In the South, Sea Level Rise Accelerates at Some of the Most Extreme Rates on Earth
In the South, Sea Level Rise Accelerates at Some of the Most Extreme Rates on Earth - Inside Climate News
The surge is startling scientists, amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures like the Resilient Florida program.
insideclimatenews.org
Steve Salem is a 50-year boat captain who lives on a tributary of the St. Johns River. The rising tides in Jacksonville are testing his intuition.
Yep, this shit is happening much quicker than I thought I would. I was talking about this with my mom last week. One more time do not buy any property near or at the beachIn the South, Sea Level Rise Accelerates at Some of the Most Extreme Rates on Earth
In the South, Sea Level Rise Accelerates at Some of the Most Extreme Rates on Earth - Inside Climate News
The surge is startling scientists, amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures like the Resilient Florida program.
Steve Salem is a 50-year boat captain who lives on a tributary of the St. Johns River. The rising tides in Jacksonville are testing his intuition.
The Earth is changing so fast that we can’t keep up with it, especially with some of the stuff we are doing to the environment. And the next 50 years on earth is going to be hell in some parts. You already see it right now.
I posted something about this yesterday and like I always said……mother nature I didn’t do this. The white people did this, spare me and my people.
We are in trouble… people there is a lot unsavory shit hide in that permafrost the next 20 to 30 years on this planet is going to be hellacious.
Oh and Antarctica is getting in on the action
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What happens when a so-called climate solution risks your community’s safety?
The environmental injustice of a $4.6 billion carbon capture project in Louisiana.
www.vox.com
Lawmakers must now decide how to pay for enormous price tag of Texas’ first ever statewide flood plan
2024 State Flood Plan warns that around 1 in 6 Texans currently live or work in flood hazard areas, while entire state at some level of risk.
DALLAS — It may be hard to believe, but the state of Texas has never had a statewide flood plan… until now.
The Texas Water Development Board just approved the 2024 State Flood Plan, which shows where the problems are and offers solutions to mitigate the impact of flooding.
There’s only one small hiccup.
The potential price tag could reach up to $54.5 Billion.
It will be up to lawmakers to decide which projects get how much money and in what order.
State Senator Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, says these are “decade projects,” and funding will be provided over time, as opposed to one big check.
Even if all of the money was available up front, the projects are too big to complete all at once.
“If we had a $54 Billion check today and we put it into the Texas economy, there’s not enough vendors in the world to come into Texas to build that kind of infrastructure. You kind of do the best you can with what you’ve got and what the budget gives,” the Republican told us on Inside Texas Politics.
Perry chairs the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, so he’ll have a big say about which projects received funding.
And the Republican says he’s confident lawmakers will allocate enough funding to keep the timelines within the plan intact.
The initial idea to come up with a statewide guide map for flood mitigation was born after Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas in 2017. The Legislature provided the directive and the funding for the flood plan in 2019.
Five years later and with a new plan in place, there are now 15 flood planning regions in Texas, each with different flooding risks and mitigation strategies.
Some of the fixes include building new dams and bridges while fixing old ones, early warning systems, education and even improving safety at low water crossings, a particular danger all over Texas.
Sen. Perry says “insurability” will help decide future projects located inside floodplains.
“I think that what you’ll find is the insurability of developments and homeowners in those will become the governor for not developing because if you have a mortgage, you’ve gotta be insured. And if you’re in a flood plain and you can’t get flood insurance, mortgage companies are going to say no,” the Republican said.
In addition to flooding, Texas lawmakers will also have to grapple with issues related to water supply and where to put new reservoirs to help already struggling communities.
Sen. Perry thinks this issue is about to explode publicly because it’s time to have an open and honest conversation about water supply in Texas to meet the demand of the population and industry groups.
The Republican says Texas uses around 13 million acre-feet of water per year (1 acre-foot = 325,851 gallons).
But he says the state is, conservatively, 10 – 12 million acre-feet short of where we need to be in 50 years
The Senator says there is good news, though.
“I have, through study, figured out that there’s about 100 million of potential acre-feet per year to develop that’s not been developed. And realistically about 50% of that, 50 million acre-feet, that we could do economically,” he told us. “So, we have 50 million acre-feet available for a problem that needs 10 – 12 million acre-feet. And that will take Texas into the next century, plus another century probably.”
But that will take time… and more money.
And Senator Perry stresses that lawmakers must start frontloading those funds for future use during the 2025 legislative session.
“We don’t have to eat this elephant all today. But there are industry segments questioning whether we’re going to have water,” the lawmaker relayed. “There are cities that are, literally, at 25% of capacity that are $300 Million ports, per day, activity that we’ve got to address. So, it’s time to do that.”
Sen. Perry says water should be considered as important as roads, especially in terms of legislative funding conversations.
He will be holding a committee meeting at the beginning of September, so those conversations will begin immediately.