Daily Archives: May 12, 2018

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let … Continue reading →

During the summer of 1936, Indiana had 100 degree temperatures from June 15 to September 16, with a peak temperature of 114 degrees on July 14.  If this happened now, climate scientists would be 100% certain it was due to man-made … Continue reading →

July, 1936 was about 15 degrees hotter than July, 2017 in the Midwest.  The animation below shows the daily maximum temperatures at all Midwest USHCN stations during both years.

Ninety-five degree temperatures were common in the Midwest during May prior to 1940, but almost never happen any more. May afternoon temperatures have been declining in the Midwest since the 19th century. The hottest May (by far) was 1934, when … Continue reading →