Real Climate Science

Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant, but misinformation from the press most certainly is.

Time Magazine says Hurricane Ida last year was caused by climate change, and that the hurricane season is starting earlier and lasting longer.

Climate Change Is Destroying American History | Time

This map shows all the hurricanes which hit the US between 1851 and 1950.

Storm Tracks WebGL (By Toto)

These are all the major hurricanes which hit the US from 1851 to 1950.

Storm Tracks WebGL (By Toto)

These are all the June Hurricanes which hit the US from 1851 to 1950. The US hasn’t been hit by a hurricane during June since Bonnie in 1986, but in 1886 the US wait by three June hurricanes.

Storm Tracks WebGL (By Toto)

Global accumulated cyclone energy is running at historical lows.

Global Tropical Cyclone Activity | Ryan Maue

There have been no Atlantic Hurricanes this year, but by this date in 1886 the US had already been hit by four – including a category four which wiped Indianola, Texas off the map.

Weather Street: 2022 Atlantic Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

That year was the most active hurricane season in US history, with seven hurricanes making landfall.

26 Aug 1886, Page 1 – The Austin Weekly Statesman at Newspapers.com

More hurricanes hit the US in 1886 than during Barack Obama’s entire presidency.

Christopher Columbus was nearly killed by a hurricane during February, 1493.

06 Jan 1955, Page 6 – Fort Lauderdale News at Newspapers.com

Last October New Mexico senator Ben Ray Lujan promised to end bad weather and lower energy costs by spending lots of taxpayer money on “climate action.”

“Tackling the climate crisis – saving our Mother Earth – is not just the right thing to do; it will create jobs, healthier communities, and lower energy costs for our families. Now is the time to act. It’s time to get this done and deliver for the American people,”

Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Call For Climate Action In Build Back Better Plan During Press Conference Outside U.S. Capitol – Senator Ben Ray Luján

He also tried to get as many people injected as possible.

Luján Stresses Importance of Boosting Vaccination Rates in Committee Hearing – Senator Ben Ray Luján

But he ran into a snag when he suffered a stroke in January which required the removal of the back of his skull.

Luján Statement on Hospitalization – Senator Ben Ray Luján

His “miraculous recovery” saved the Democrats majority in the Senate.

Senator Ben Ray Luján’s Stroke, and His Recovery for a Supreme Court Vote – The New York Times

Ben says climate “inaction” is causing the New Mexico desert to be dry.

“Farmers and ranchers in New Mexico have had to sell off their herds because of drought conditions that have made it too expensive to feed their animals.”

Farmers and ranchers in New Mexico have had to sell off their herds because of drought conditions that have made it too expensive to feed their animals.

Ben grew up in Nambe, New Mexico along the Nambe River below Nambe Reservoir.  Streamflow below the dam is at a record high, and streamflow above the dam can’t be measured because the lake has filled up all the way to the gauge.

USGS | National Water Dashboard

The mountains above Nambe have received about sixteen inches of rain in the last two months.

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One of my earliest childhood memories from about 1960 was walking around that reservoir and running into a bull on the trail which I thought was going to attack us. I was so frightened I still remember it more than 60 years later. Perhaps that is why I spend my time now fighting bull excrement from politicians.

Ford is going to end bad weather by destroying another 6,000 acres in Michigan.

Ford, DTE’s solar deal will help automaker go carbon-free in Michigan

California has come up with a plan to massively increase Arizona and Nevada auto sales.

3:06 PM · Aug 25, 2022

They say people can save money on gasoline by spending an extra $18,000 on an electric vehicle, and then wait for hours queued up at the Tesla charging lot.

California bans sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Now the real work begins – Los Angeles Times

Our 1998 Honda CRV just passed 300,000 miles this afternoon.  I purchased it on Craigslist for $2,000.

CNN says Texas would be doomed without wind and solar.

Wind and solar power are ‘bailing out’ Texas amid record heat and energy demand – CNN

At 8:00 this morning, wind and solar were providing 6% of Texas electricity needs.

Grid and Market Conditions

Heatwaves in the US were much worse prior to the year 1960, so the US government and the press have chosen to hide that critically important data.

10:57 AM · Aug 25, 2022

California is forcing everyone into electric cars which can’t be built.

“90% to 95% of the supply chain does not exist.”

Rivian, Tesla & GM prep for predicted shortage of EV battery production materials – Repairer Driven NewsRepairer Driven News

“Stellantis CEO warns of electric vehicle battery shortage, followed by lack of raw materials”

Stellantis CEO warns of EV battery shortage, lack of raw materials

“Rivian Automotive, an electric vehicle (EV) startup, reported on Thursday that its second-quarter net losses nearly tripled to $1.7 billion amid skyrocketing inflation and a price cap placed on EV tax credits in the Democrats’ spending bill”

EV Maker Rivian Reports Huge Losses Due To Inflation, Supply Chain | The Daily Caller

According to the government of Massachusetts :

“By 2030, sea level is projected to rise by 0.6 to 1.1 feet above 2000 levels. By 2070, some projections estimate a rise in sea level of 2.3 to 4.2 feet over 2000 levels. Sea level rise combined with more intense hurricanes and winter storms present a serious threat to people residing in coastal areas of Massachusetts.”

Sea Level Rise | Mass.gov

Sea level at Boston is rising slower now than it did 70 years ago, and is below all projections.

Sea Level Trends – NOAA Tides & Currents

New England hasn’t been hit by a major hurricane since 1954, when they were hit by two in two weeks.

The Worst Massachusetts Hurricanes of the 20th Century | Mass.gov

New England is experiencing the quietest period on record for severe hurricanes.

(PDF) Climatic history of the northeastern United States during the past 3000 years

Barack Obama recently purchased a beach home in Massachusetts worth almost $20 million and is installing huge commercial propane tanks on the property.

“The select board approved a request for a 2,500-gallon commercial propane tank for 79 Turkeyland Cove Road in Katama — owned by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. “We’ve never had a private propane tank come to us,” said select board member Arthur Smadbeck, with select board member Michael Donaroma noting a private-residence propane tank is typically a fraction of the quantity being requested. “

Memorial Wharf construction still not completed  – The Martha’s Vineyard Times

79 Turkeyland Cove Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539 | MLS #35388 | Zillow

79 Turkeyland Cove Rd – Google Maps

The house would have taken a direct hit from Hurricane Edna in 1954.

12 Sep 1954, Page 1 – The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com