Is “global warming” stealing my life?
Greetings 2010! It has been awhile since my last posting, but with all things in life, there is a natural winter rhythm that must be obeyed! Like a hirsute mammal, I was burrowed into a cave recharging for the spring [substitute Pacific island for cave in this case]. Throughout my winter journey, I was often […]
Climate Change?
As a meteorology student, I often get asked questions from non-meteorologists about “global-warming.” Somehow we have all developed personal opinions about this subject unlike other environmental topics. (Do you have a personal opinion about the stabilization of the ozone hole? Of course not, that is like sooo 90s!) After all, a wide spectrum of disciplines […]
What is next?
Another example of how your rights to privacy are continuing to be distorted by those who protect your right to own and use semi-automatic weapons. …gotta love our constitutional interpretations.
Tsunami in South Pacific
Natural disaster in the South Pacific has evolved into tragedy along the Samoan islands. Just 2 days ago we first heard the news of the tsunami that was generated just offshore of Samoa. So far, it has resulted in over +100 deaths. Contrary to what many people believe, the impact of a tsunami, also referred […]
Spread the love, spread the data!
Data is to science as to what keys are to a lock. Data allows scientists, those from any discipline who employ the scientific method, to answer questions. Since data can be a valuable tool, it is worthwhile to understand the background related to various types of data. For this example, I will describe climate data […]