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A small thunderstorm has just popped up overhead this evening. I can’t tell if this is likely going to amount to much. I heard one clap of thunder. Temp is 80.

I suspect many on this very forum are members of this "climate church" and if you fail to kneel at this "altar" you are a "denier" So great to see common sense and real science and true dialog coming back into the public debate! climate church.mp4

People forget that 2012 fell off a cliff in August. Prior to that it wasn’t that low relatively speaking. Also when a graph only has this year and 2012 on it, it’s hard to get a visual on how it compares to other years since then.

Hi @FPizz

I do really care for the environment. My wife calls me a tree hugger lol I have degrees in Geology and even focused on paleoclimate and fossil fuel location. I created some beautiful cross sectional maps haha. So I'm not one of those flat Earthers who think climate change isn't happening or is not people's fault. I just know that, even by your numbers, the USA is NOT in control of 85% to 87% of all annual emissions. Practically speaking, I don't see how we can get this problem under control QUICK in order to give humanity some breathing room to transition over without using aerosols. We also have to develop nuclear for baseload power, we can't have a fully solar or wind powered grid unless there is massive development in battery energy storage on a huge scale. China didn't NEED build coal plants for the factories. They CHOSE to. They could power those factories with solar or wind can they not? Or even natural gas. But they chose the worst energy available. And the reason why America has contributed 25% of emissions historically is because we industrialized at a time when if you weren't burning wood for energy then you were burning coal. For a country TODAY to build new coal plants is wildly irresponsible when there are so many alternatives. I would say the same if the USA was industrializing today instead of 150 years ago. Unfortunately I do see from some people on the left say it's ok for third world countries to get a several decades break to allow major pollution from them because "the West did too," or, "they need to catch up." Incredibly stupid thought process. As if all the technological advancements that have been achieved over the last 100 years are not available to them! If China built 250 coal plants in 1920 I would understand. In 2025? Ridiculous. People who excuse this are not actually interested in solving this issue.

Wow, a weather post and not someone on their soapbox not practicing what they preach.

We’re definitely going to get some hot days upcoming but this week is a slap in the face reminder that change is a comin

Observation thread.... 76° high with a pretty solid overcast today.

Gas and oil furnaces have an efficiency rating of about 80 to 90 per cent. Of course you have the pollutants that go along with it.

Weaseled our way into a shower here. Frederick steps up its game when there’s upslope.

I like the modular nuclear plants that are being developed right now. Much lower costs that conventional nuclear power plants. Plus we have people working on nuclear fusion. It might not be cold fusion, but magnetic bottles, and "hot" fusion are in our grasp.

Some smoke finally came in to the Front Range. Over here in Ohio, I've had high-level haziness for several days, and decreased air quality on Monday/Tuesday

Tip....a true scientists never use the word denier. “Denier” is a clear slur—intended to smear anyone who questions science. Science of course is and should always be constantly questioned. It is also impossible to be skeptical” of climate. Climate just is...it is a physical system, not a belief or proposition.

He’s 21 today!

Truth!! the minor warming we have seen in this current warming cycle will.... even if it were to somehow continue will only increase the growing season from 40N the cold would be much more impactful.

79 was the high - using an old dumb wireless sensor that’s on my garage wall. Next week will be hot - mid 90s.

"doing harm to humanity" you need to step away from the climate crisis for a while and enjoy a ballgame!! yikes!!

Nuclear will have to play and more important role as a bridge fuel to a sustainable future.

Oil and gas are also in the 35-60% efficiency rate. Oil is lower than gas and coal is the worst at about 33%

I was referring to the whole world. I don’t see anyone not wanting to deplete. 2) and 3) The USA is still responsible for 13-15% of global emissions, and per capita definitely does matter. It shows how efficient a society is or not. The USA alone is responsible for about 25% of global emissions since the start of the Industrial Revolution. It shows that we have made great strides in this area. 4) Yes, I’m aware, but China also manufactures the vast majority of products around the world. Move that elsewhere, and those coal plants are as badly needed. 5) I don’t care much for politics or politicians. They are mostly the scum of the earth. Presidents typically don’t have much power, but Congress tends to set environmental policy and funding. 6 and 7 absolutely agree. That’s why I said we could consider what we are doing geoengineering. 8) I think we will get close. When I was born, we were under 350 ppm. Today, we are at 425. My background is in sustainability, and it is also my favorite course to teach at the university level. I have honestly never faced the level of hostility in my career as we are facing now in higher education. We can hope for a better future, but with cancer rates rising, forever chemicals everywhere, and microplastics linked to infertility and cancer, it is bleak.