Climate Change

★ California, World’s Sixth Largest Economy, Has Its Drought Emergency Worsening

News Analysis: California’s Drought, the worst in its 153 year History, brings about a dilemma for Farmers. They use  34 Million Acre Feet of Water out of an available total of 43 Million Acre Feet

(An ‘Acre Foot’ is 325,853 U.S. Gallons); Water that is diverted from groundwater, lakes, and rivers. The outlook for measurable rain throughout the State looks very grim for at least the next 90 days per U.S. Government Weather Officials.

The Plethora of Fruits and Vegetables produced in the State is legendary. The three elements of: Abundant Water, Rich Soil, and, many days of Sunshine were California’s ‘Natural Inheritance’. Now, the ‘Game’ has Changed.

Water Conservation, Politicians love to discuss, is only a ‘Bandage’ Repair to a problem. However, this approach can be enhanced by: Ceasing additional acreage for farming throughout the State; Altering the crop mix from high water consumption Fruits and Vegetables to low usage crops; Botanically modifying both Fruit Trees and Grape Vines to use less water; Removal of  Palm Trees; for they consume up to 1,000 liters (264 gallons) of water a day and do not provide shade. 

An additional observation regarding Water Conservation is the America’s Largess in recently increasing allocations of Colorado River Water to Mexico; this was obviously fashionable but short-sighted. One might think the approximately $25+/- Billion Dollars YEARLY  being repatriated to Mexico from America would allow Mexico to build many Desalinization Plants in their beautiful country with TWO Oceans.

The greater need for California is for an Increase in Fresh Water Supply. This can be accomplished by building Desalinization Plants up and down the coast of the Pacific Ocean. If the fresh water is pumped into local aquifers near each facility, then  neighboring regions could draw off the HISTORICAL ALLOCATION of their neighbor (which would be using the ‘New Desalinated Water’). Like ‘Falling Dominoes’ this step-by-step approach would eventually reach the San Joaquin Valley where most farms of the Northern Half of the State are located.

To those who loathe the idea of Desalinization Plants along the California Coast, one can only say: “Necessity Overpowers Fashion-ability”. 

To Investors, one can envision the “Lowered Supply/Steady Demand” Implications of the Drought on Agricultural and Animal Products of all kinds. Prices will increase and Wise Persons with Forethought will explore areas of the world presently growing crops America can use. Additionally, Livestock being raised overseas could be shipped to the United States. 

For the longer term, Entrepreneurs may seek land, in Non-Drought Regions where they could plant crops or Contract with existing Farmers in other geographic areas to supply Produce for America.

Climate Change is an on-going Natural  Process which provides many Opportunities for those Individuals who both can ‘Connect the Dots’ and realize: “The Glass Is Always Half-Full”.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_24933924/california-drought-emergency-declared-by-gov-jerry-brown

Drivers Should Never “Be In A Fog” When Driving Automobiles In A Fog

News Analysis: Coastal areas, throughout the World, like Abu Dhabi,  may be subject to increasing levels of fog due to Climate Change, many Weather Experts theorize. If so, it behooves ALL DRIVERS of automobiles to use extra caution and to wisely drive at speeds  less than their restricted visibility allows. The unfortunate fact is that globally, “Fog Accidents” usually consist of many vehicles being involved (not just Two).  

Beyond the requirement of driving slower in the Fog, is also the need for Extreme Attentiveness. All of one’s senses have to be focused on the immediate surroundings of the vehicle.  Automobile side windows should be opened a little so Exterior Sounds of approaching vehicles or motorcycles can be heard. Audio should be turned off (for the same reason). Interior dashboard lights should be dimmed for better outside visibility as well.  Most of all, the Driver and any passengers should remain alert so they are not “In A Fog” when driving in the Fog.

A Tortoise can Safely reach its Destination in the Fog; a Hare might Not.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/57-vehicle-pile-up-brings-traffic-to-a-standstill-on-al-ain-abu-dhabi-highway

When Cold Is Really Cold An Insulation’s Performance Must Be Bold

News Analysis: Cold weather closings of  Oil Refineries, Passengers in both Airplanes and in stranded Railway Cars seeking blankets, Buses with chilled riders, and New Large Buildings, using record amounts of Energy to keep warm; these all demonstrate ‘Cosmetic Insulations'(using Entrapped Air as the Insulator) DO NOT PERFORM IN FRIGID WEATHER!

An Insulation’s Performance Must Be Bold and NOT BE a Fuel Source for Fires. Petrochemicals and entrapped air in Foam Insulations only require Heat for the creation of fire. If a fire does occur, as in an Aircraft or Building, occupants cannot have Glass Particulates be released into the air for their inhalation into their lungs, as can Fiberglass. 

“Mega-Temp™ Insulation” Performs in Frigid Weather and was designed for extreme Cold Weather use such as in Aircraft, or in Arctic Conditions. It is the “Active Molecular Insulation™” which has been performing boldly for MANY YEARS in Siberia, Russia. It does Not Freeze in Liquid Nitrogen at -195.8C (-320.5F).

The Cost for the disruption of  Commercial Commerce throughout the Northern Hemisphere is estimated as Several Trillion Dollars! This can easily be reduced by using Spray-On “Mega-Temp™ Insulation” in Oil Refineries, Aircraft Fuselage Interiors, Passenger Trains, Freight Boxcars, Buses, Buildings (and anywhere else Severe Cold Weather will Impact).

Climate Change is evidencing this year’s Northern Hemisphere Freeze; Weather Experts think this pattern will continue into future Winter Seasons. Being Pro-active, People can stay Safe and Comfortable,  Refineries remain open, and, Energy Bills may plummet by using “Mega-Temp™ Insulation” as needed. It performs Boldly in the Cold.

The Insulations of the Past, which are Widely Advertised, are OBVIOUSLY FAILING EVERYONE TODAY.

A Word To The Wise Is Sufficient.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-07/chicago-colder-than-south-pole-as-frigid-air-clamps-down-on-u-s-.html

★ Fairbanks, Alaska Experiences -40F (-40C) Temperatures

News Analysis: Recurring cold temperature in Fairbanks, Alaska, and surrounding areas such  as -58 F (-50C) in Chicken, Alaska, make some people question “Global Warming” (GW); this which is so readily endorsed by Politicians with Resolute Authority.

Fairbanks has been tracking temperatures since 1930. It averages 12 days a year of -40F (-40C) or colder. The last Winter WITHOUT a -40F Temperature was in 2002-03. The Winter of 1976-77 had a lowest temperature of only -28F (-33C).

Since the warmest Winter was in 1976-77, for approximately 35 years, Winters have been much Colder. “Perhaps ‘Climate Change’ is obviously occurring (but towards the Cold in some areas of the world)” some would say.

Many Climatologists of the World think that the Time Scale being discussed needs to be lengthened for greater accuracy in deciding the veracity of ‘GW’. Rather than making pronouncements based on Ten or Twenty Years of seasonal measurements, a Scale of One-Hundred Years is more representative. Arborists/Botanists think a Time Scale of Hundreds of Years is more germane as some Species have their Tree Rings  examined.

The Polemics regarding ‘GW’ should be examined objectively as to whose Vested Interests are involved one way or another. As with many subjects there are the ‘Puppets’ controlled by the ‘Puppet Masters’. ‘GW’ lends itself to Spectacular Exploitation. As an example of this thought, consider that a Famous American POLITICIAN pushed a ‘GW’ Agenda to the World Press. The Media “Bit the Bait” and the “race was on”. Since the aforementioned Politician (reputedly a Multi-Millionaire now) was American, had he visited Fairbanks and asked for Actual Measurements of Winter Temperatures in Alaska since 1930? If he had, he may have been less opinionated about the “Global Catastrophe” (some say of an ideology he represents).

As to Vested Interests, consider: If a Coal Fired Electric Plant closes, who benefits? Suppliers of Electricity based on Oil. If an Oil-based Electric Plant Closes, who benefits? Solar or Wind Energy Companies. And so it goes. AFAB (Anything For A Buck) is the conceptual model for proponents one way or another. Lobbyists hired to interact with Governments push the vested interests of those not so much caring about the Planet but more about their Wallets.

Since discerning Observers of International Events see through the “Clouds of Deceit” practiced by the Politicians’ Handlers, they can discern the truth of ‘GW’. Perhaps, in reality, it is merely “Climate Change”, ‘Hotter or Colder’. 

Some of the ‘Puppets’ who are “Devout Environmentalists” (DE) may, in their later years, realize ‘EVERYONE ON EARTH, LIVES ON EARTH’; no Sane Persons desire to destroy their Habitat. Esteemed Scientists  merely disagree on “Mother Nature’s” ‘Hard-To-Interpret Behavior’.

Citizens of the World are also entitled to be cautious about listening to Vested-Interest Politicians with Hidden Personal Agendas who tout “Global Warming”.

Everyone may understand that Winters in Fairbanks, Alaska, are Colder Now than they were Thirty-Five years ago.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/lnmezuk

Norwegian Discovers Unknown Flower Species

News Analysis: Norwegian Discovers Unknown Flower Species while investigating above the Arctic Circle. The Molecular Biologist happened upon the flower during her expedition on the Archipelago of Svalbard. The portion of the Archipelago is described as a “Botanical Oasis”; It contains Heather and plants rather than being rather void of flora like other areas. The lack of snow in the area made the Discovery possible.

Climate Change, and floras’ abilities to adapt, may portend new species being created. However, it is difficult to discover that which exists, but where Man has not visited.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.norwaypost.no/index.php/news/latest-news/29061

Arctic Ice Increase Of 50% Bodes Well For Man

News Analysis: Arctic Ice Increase Of 50% Bodes Well For Man after all of the rampant “Gloom and Doom” Predictions of some people. Some Environmentalists and many Politicians automatically ‘signed up’ to the “Catastrophic Global Warming – Exclusively Caused By Man – Club” (CGWECBMC). All too often, rather than studying such matters with an “Approved Start Baseline” for Data Collection over Time,  this is not performed (and the results are next to meaningless).   Starting to discuss ‘Climate Change’ which may evidence “+ and-” adjustments to the Weather  was not done; Instead, in “Global Warming, “only+” was used. 

Rhetoric by People with Hidden Agendas prescribed “Draconian” Corrective Measures (at huge expense to others) to ‘fix the problem’. Unfortunately, they chose to forget that in Nature there is an Ebb and a Flow. For example, Siberian Meadow-lands through the Arctic area were a reality long ago. Obviously things were warmer for the Flora and Fauna then; the ‘CGWECBMC’ will not discuss this fact. 

The Evidence of “Climate Change” is compelling. As to how much of it is “Mother Nature’s Work” and how much is “Man’s” only time will tell; time measured by Decades and Centuries (not Months nor Years). Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/ljgluqf

★ Computer Climate Warming Models: Garbage In; Garbage Out (GIGO)?

Premium News Analysis: Computer Climate Warming Models: Garbage In; Garbage Out ‘GIGO’ is debated by many familiar with Software Information ‘Frailties’. A Computer digests and expounds conclusions from inputs received based on its Programs which  contain Processing  Algorithms. As such, problems immediately arise as to data input by  Computer users.

When NO ONE agrees on a Starting Point to be used as a ‘Baseline Number’, how can  “Downstream” data regurgitated by a Computer be held to be Inviolate? For example, does one start a Baseline date for Weather Change at 2000 BC,1000 AD, 1560 AD, 1970 AD, or when? How are naturally occurring Methane releases by plants in to the atmosphere to be valued? What about Methane released by cows? The Variables which contribute to weather change are Innumerable. To aver that inputs for a Computer Model have been correctly deduced for ALL of the possible interacting numerical variables of World Weather CORRECTLY is Laughable. Only Politicians, many of whom do not know any better, can sign up to such brash Ignorance.

Science is based on the “Principle of Refutation”. While different Arguments may lead to the Same or different Conclusion or the Similar Arguments lead to the Same Conclusion, the Validity of the Conclusion may still be Suspect. The Conclusion derived from the Facts are where men Error. The aforementioned Arguments may be based on a Misinterpretation of the Facts. Science continually: Tests the Facts; the Assumptions that were used to establish an Argument as to what the Facts really mean;  and, the Veracity of the Conclusion itself. If the Epistemology is wrong, Science will refute the Conclusion and start over again. That is the beauty of the Scientific Method. Brilliant Scientists do not take themselves too seriously; they are Always Learning, so they remain Humble.

Many people are suspect about “Climate Change” or “Global Warming”  as being anything other than Natural, nothing more.  The Debate will continue since Man does not yet have enough evidence to conclude: if it is ONLY a Natural Process; a Man-Made Process; or Both.

In the Long Term, the Scientific Method will deliver the Truth to Mankind about this Important Subject.

Nothing is Constant In Nature.  Reality.

Reference: http://english.pravda.ru/science/earth/03-12-2013/126293-global_warming_fraud_science-0/

Spain To Have A Cold Summer in 2014?

News Analysis: Spain To Have A Cold Summer In 2014 is a question the Spanish Public is asking. Climatologists suggest that below normal temperatures will be realized in the country at that time. Climate Change is at work thus causing a temperature anomaly such as this. The event may be Europe-Wide in effect, some say.

Wise Investors can profit from such situations. They should consider who benefits from such temperature occurrences during the Summer Months. Seeking out the profitable enterprises which gain, under such weather conditions,  will lead them to financial benefit.

Reference: http://www.spanishnews.es/20130529-summer-2013-could-be-the-coldest-in-200-years/id=3757/

Climate Change Causes Pakistani Farmers Crop Anomalies

News Analysis: Climate Change Causes Pakistani Farmers Crop Anomalies in Sowing as well as in Harvesting. More moisture, along with higher temperatures in certain portions of Pakistan, have reduced crop yields. Pakistan can use knowledge from Agronomists as to how best deal with the weather change, Crop-Wise, and convey those ideas to the Farmers.

Other countries are being Pro-Active when it comes to Adaptation to Climate Change. Wise Pakistanis may find it proper to do like-wise.

Reference: http://www.dawn.com/news/1059830/potato-crop-delayed-by-climate-change

Brazil Deforestation Increases Naturalists’ Concerns

News Analysis:  Brazil Deforestation increases Naturalists’ concerns about Climate Change. The illegal logging activities of a few people, as well as projected Real Estate Developments in the Amazon Basin, are largely responsible.

The Brazilian Government has been successful over the past several years in stopping illegal logging. Legitimate Real Estate Development is following Population Growth Patterns in the country so some ‘Shrinkage of Forest’ is a reality. The Brazilian Government is responsibly seeking an Equilibrium in this matter.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/l223hmy