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October, Over 1200 icebergs drifted into the trans-Atlantic shipping lanes, making the iceberg season in the North Atlantic the eleventh most severe since the tragic loss of the RMS Titanic in 1912, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center. More>>
NOAA: Global Surface Temperature Was Second Warmest for September
September- The combined global land and ocean surface temperature was the second warmest September on record, according to NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. Based on records going back to 1880, the monthly National Climatic Data Center analysis is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides.NCDC scientists also reported that the average land surface temperature for September was the second warmest on record, behind 2005. Additionally, the global ocean surface temperature was tied for the fifth warmest on record for September. more >>
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change..."We need to act now reduce GHG."
February, 2009- The U.S. Climate Change Science Program and Inter govern- mental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) announced that climate change will accelerate unless dramatic reductions in green house gas emissions begin immediately.
Climate scientists around the world have been rushing to analyze the newest satellite images as others revolutionize process reactions of carbon absorption while software designers create gigantic Exascale computers systems needed calculate the behavior of future complex solutions.
Green Amazing News is...
We can help them out!
We can help them out!
Americans can do amazing things when they work together and its time to pull together and put the brakes global warming today!
Our collective ability to reduce carbon emissions today will create immediate, staggering measurable improvements for Global Warming! Show that you care... learn how energy use in our homes causes global warming and then demonstrate that you care and pass it on.
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Quick facts : *data source: www.eia.doe.gov
Energy- Carbon Connection
* 98% CO2 emissions come from burning fossil fuels
* 85% electric power plants burn fossil fuels
(based on average energy use)
% Wasted Energy/Total Energy -Buildings* 70% Building Energy- Wasted
* 50% Lighting Energy - Wasted
% Energy Used -Appliance Cost/ Total Energy
10% Big Screen TVs Centers
% Energy Savings/Total Energy-
10%Saved-efficient lighting!
15% Saved-turn off lights!
The best energy dollar you ever spent
is the one you never spent!
Save Energy, Save Money, Save the Earth.
* Energy Information Agency (EIA)
Wilkins Ice Shelf
Wilkins Ice Shelf, Antarctica, in danger of collapse according to a reports issued by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NIDC)
News of the Wilkens Ice Shelf Collapse is another warning sign for Americans as contributors of carbon emissions that we have more to worry about than profit ratios as rising temperatures on the peninsula have increased 3 degrees Celsius since 1950.
To blame are gases like CO2 released when burning fossil fuels used to generate power in vehicles and in buildings for heating, cooling and lighting systems. The immediate proactive cooperation of home and business owners to reduce electric power by 25% in 2009 is critial .
The Wilkens Ice Sheet on the Antarctic Peninsula has been carefully watched since the 1930s. Climatologists since the 1970's have documented changes in glacier. Satellite imaging now details changes with pictures of the shelf's western edge this month showing new evidence of the impeding collapses of an area of over 5,200 square miles
Scientists around the world are putting themselves on the front lines in race to stop climate change within 6yrs. The goal is entirely possible as new technology developments emerge and include identifying materials that will absorb carbon from the atmosphere. While untested in the field, laboratory experiments offer some hope to reverse the steady increase in the earth's temperature.
News of the Wilkens Ice Shelf Collapse is another warning sign for Americans as contributors of carbon emissions that we have more to worry about than profit ratios as rising temperatures on the peninsula have increased 3 degrees Celsius since 1950.
To blame are gases like CO2 released when burning fossil fuels used to generate power in vehicles and in buildings for heating, cooling and lighting systems. The immediate proactive cooperation of home and business owners to reduce electric power by 25% in 2009 is critial .
The Wilkens Ice Sheet on the Antarctic Peninsula has been carefully watched since the 1930s. Climatologists since the 1970's have documented changes in glacier. Satellite imaging now details changes with pictures of the shelf's western edge this month showing new evidence of the impeding collapses of an area of over 5,200 square miles
Scientists around the world are putting themselves on the front lines in race to stop climate change within 6yrs. The goal is entirely possible as new technology developments emerge and include identifying materials that will absorb carbon from the atmosphere. While untested in the field, laboratory experiments offer some hope to reverse the steady increase in the earth's temperature.
Muir Glacier-nsidc.org
August 1941 (top)
August 2004 (bottom).
Click NSIDC Logo for Sea Ice Video
http://nsidc.org/data/virtual_globes/images/seaice_2008_climatology_lr.mov
Top 10 Ways to
Stop Global Warming
Stop Global Warming
REDUCE ENERGY DEMAND!
* Phantom Energy Loss
* Conduct an Energy Audit
* Seal Air Leaks and Insulate
* Mechanically Ventilate
* Test Humidity Levels
* Replace light bulbs
* Programmable Thermostat
* Water Heater @ 120 degrees
* Caulk Windows that leak
* Unplug unused appliances
* Replace inefficient appliances
Make A Commitment
Americans committed to taking action to stop Global Warming start by saving wasted energy.
Energy use is segmented into two categories: Seasonal and Base Load. Seasonal Energy is used to power season specific devices like heaters during the winter and air conditioners during the summer.
Base Load energy is what we consume everyday regardless of the season. It's where you can find energy waste that is accountable for 90 billion pounds of Green House Gases.
Take a walk through your home at night when the lights are off, chances are, your walk will be lit by a host of glowing digital devices.
Phantom Energy Management
* Rechargeable battery-powered devices that draw energy when plugged into the wall after the device is charged. (Cell phones, Cameras, etc.)
* Computers and attached devices (Screens, Printers, DVD
* Home Entertainment Centers
* TV Cable Boxes
* Stereos and radios.
* Extra Freezers
* Extra Refrigerators
The list of energy draining devices is a growing segment of our total energy use and requires management.
Plug TV Entertainment Centers, Computers and surrounding devices into "Intelligent" power strips that detect demand and power up for use when you activate TV's Remote Control or wiggle Computer's Mouse.
Most rechargeable battery powered devices can be unplugged when not in use, but you will not want to unplug your alarm clock radio or cordless telephone. For devices that require constant charging, check energy efficiency labels at time of purchase.
When you have finished your Phantom Energy Management, calculate your new carbon foot print and energy savings!
DOE Energy saving formula:
(Wattage x Hours Used Per Day / 1000 x the number of days usually plugged in x your utility's rate per kWh)
For more information: www.energysavers.gov
WINTER 2009
NOAA.org
EL'Nino to Help Steer US Weather
October 2009 -- El Niño in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean is expected to be a dominant climate factor that will influence the December through February winter weather in the United States, according to the 2009 Winter Outlook released today by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. Such seasonal outlooks are part of NOAA’s suite of climate services. “We expect El Niño to strengthen and persist through the winter months, providing clues as to what the weather will be like during the period,” says Mike Halpert, deputy director of the Climate Prediction Center – a division of the National Weather Service. “Warmer ocean water in the equatorial Pacific shifts the patterns of tropical rainfall that in turn change the strength and E position of the jetstream and storms over the Pacific Ocean and the U.S.” “Other climate factors are also likely to play a role in the winter weather at times across the country,” added Halpert. “Some of these factors, such as the North Atlantic Oscillation are difficult to predict more than one to two weeks in advance. The NAO adds uncertainty to the forecast in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic portion
Article written by NOAA
Global Warming
History
By Gail McMasterHistory
The scientific and historic value of The Banff Avalanche Report can not be overlooked. Released in 1976, the report includes event details, findings and conclusions recorded when scientists first recognized the existence of melting pattern that could be tracked to the 1950s.
Data from over 120 avalanche scientists at the annual Alberta meeting included discussions over 35 new studies including reports on dramatic and sudden increase in avalanches recorded since 1950.
Session topics included forecasting models as a number of scientists expressed concerned belief that the deep slab avalanches seen since 1950 were being triggered by temperature changes.
It was the first time at any avalanche workshop in North America, where government meteorologists turned out in force and where their active participation showed a deep interest in the increasing avalanche problems.
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