Author Archives: Tony Heller

On May 19, 1780 the sky was black as night in New England due to massive wildfires in Canada. Forest Fires – Google Books The New England Dark Day, May 19, 1780 – New England Historical Society CSIRO PUBLISHING | … Continue reading →

Surface Conditions: Polar Portal Temperatures at the North Pole have been below the 1958-2002 average every day for the past two months. Ocean and Ice Services | Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut Earth is 0.1C above the 1979-2000 average. Climate Reanalyzer

“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” – H. L. Mencken

During January, the “Great Lakes News Collaborative” predicted record low Great Lakes ice cover. “The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Radio, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; who … Continue reading →

This was the edge of Greenland’s Petermann Glacier ten years ago. EOSDIS Worldview In mid-July an iceberg broke off. EOSDIS Worldview The BBC said it was dramatic and disturbing. “An iceberg twice the size of Manhattan has broken away from … Continue reading →

“The New York Times SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1901 HEAT BRINGS DEATH AND MUCH SUFFERING Life Rendered Almost Unbearable in the Tenement Districts. Great Distress Among the Horses— Hundreds Revel in the Streams from Fire Hoses. Despite a brisk southerly breeze … Continue reading →

“The state governments, Madison argues, are closer to the people and can focus on the welfare of the people, regulating ordinary affairs such as the lives, liberties, and properties of the people, as well as the internal order of each … Continue reading →

From January 1 to June 15, average US nighttime temperatures were fourth coldest on record. The percent of afternoons above 60F was fourth lowest on record. Afternoon temperatures have also been far below average.