Going to Extremes: Climate Change and the Increasing Risk of Weather Disasters

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences
Cover of the book Going to Extremes: Climate Change and the Increasing Risk of Weather Disasters by Progressive Management, Progressive Management
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781301334858
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: October 5, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781301334858
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: October 5, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

This report by the minority staff of the House Committee on Natural Resources lays out the case for believing that recent weather extremes, such as storms, disasters, heat waves, and drought, are being caused by global warming and climate change. The report states:

Scientists have been investigating the link between extreme weather events and man-made global warming for years. They now generally agree that global warming pollution plays a role, along with natural factors such as El Nino or La Nina, in shifting the odds toward extreme events. In fact, NOAA recently concluded, after looking through 50 years of weather data, that droughts like the record 2011 Texas drought was made "roughly 20 times more likely" because of global warming. Indeed, observations have shown that certain extremes—high heat, heavy precipitation and floods, duration and intensity of droughts and extremes related to higher sea levels—have increased over the last half of the century.

Global warming has stacked the deck with extra jokers, making some weather events more frequent and severe and increasing the chances of an event far outside the norm.

The multitude of extreme weather events in the United States during 2012 are consistent with scientists' understanding that global warming is increasing the odds of heat waves, heavy precipitation, droughts and wildfires.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This report by the minority staff of the House Committee on Natural Resources lays out the case for believing that recent weather extremes, such as storms, disasters, heat waves, and drought, are being caused by global warming and climate change. The report states:

Scientists have been investigating the link between extreme weather events and man-made global warming for years. They now generally agree that global warming pollution plays a role, along with natural factors such as El Nino or La Nina, in shifting the odds toward extreme events. In fact, NOAA recently concluded, after looking through 50 years of weather data, that droughts like the record 2011 Texas drought was made "roughly 20 times more likely" because of global warming. Indeed, observations have shown that certain extremes—high heat, heavy precipitation and floods, duration and intensity of droughts and extremes related to higher sea levels—have increased over the last half of the century.

Global warming has stacked the deck with extra jokers, making some weather events more frequent and severe and increasing the chances of an event far outside the norm.

The multitude of extreme weather events in the United States during 2012 are consistent with scientists' understanding that global warming is increasing the odds of heat waves, heavy precipitation, droughts and wildfires.

More books from Progressive Management

Cover of the book America's First Air Battles: Lessons Learned or Lessons Lost? Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Early Air Operational Stages, Flexibility Needed to Adapt to Changing National Direction by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Motivational Factors in Combat: A Comparison of German and American Soldiers in World War II Using Content Analysis - Morale, Combat Effectiveness, Military History, Ground Troops, Pilots, Flyers by Progressive Management
Cover of the book The Surge: General Petraeus and the Turnaround in Iraq - The Work of General David H. Petraeus to Quell Sectarian Violence by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Increasing Airpower's Effectiveness: Applying the U.S. Army's Operational Design Methodology to Airpower in Warfare - North Vietnam, Operation CASTOR and the Battle for Dien Bien Phu, Linebacker II by Progressive Management
Cover of the book The Pentomic Era: The U.S. Army Between Korea and Vietnam - Eisenhower Era Battle over Military Strategy, Atomic Weapons, Battlefield Nuclear Bombs, General Maxwell Taylor, Nike Program by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Hammer Down: The Battle for the Watapur Valley, 2011 - War in Afghanistan Vanguard of Valor Series, Fight Against Taliban and al-Qaeda, Task Force Cacti by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Introduction to Defense Acquisition Management (Tenth Edition) - How DoD Does Business, Program Management, Policy, Resource Allocation Process, Weapon Systems by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Economic Security: Neglected Dimension of National Security? Energy, Workforce, Innovation, Debt and Deficits, Entitlement Programs, American History, Industrial Base by Progressive Management
Cover of the book 2011 Pocket Guide to Federal Grants and Government Assistance Programs for Organizations, Small Business, and Individuals by Progressive Management
Cover of the book 2010 NASA Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) Annual Report, Issued January 2011 - Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Commercial Crew and Cargo, Human Rating, Exploration Program by Progressive Management
Cover of the book The Office of the Secretary of the Air Force 1947-1965: World War II, Symington, Berlin Airlift, Battle over B-36, Korean War, Scientist Secretary, Missiles, Air Force Academy, ARPA, NASA, B-70 by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Toward a Balanced View of Charismatic Leadership: Unique Scholarly Analysis of the Charisma of Army Leaders Through Classification of Speech, The Relationship with Followers by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Apollo and America's Moon Landing Program: Unconventional, Contrary, and Ugly: The Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (NASA SP-2004-4535) - Design and Development, LLTV, Armstrong by Progressive Management
Cover of the book National Defense Intelligence College Paper: Attache Extraordinaire: Vernon A. Walters and Brazil - Henry Kissinger, President Eisenhower, Humberto de Alencar Castello Branco, Averell Harriman by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Guide to Managing an Emergency Service Infection Control Program: Bloodborne and Airborne Diseases, EMS Policies, Vehicles, Equipment, and Supply Considerations, Training, Patient Protection by Progressive Management
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy