Revolutionary War Hurricanes

According to NOAA’ s list of Atlantic cyclones from 1492 to 1996, almost one third of the deadliest hurricanes occurred around the time of the Revolutionary War – including the deadliest in 1780.

The Deadliest Atlantic Tropical Cyclones, 1492-1996

“Barbados, total ruin, where no trees and houses were left standing. The wind blew so strong that it stripped the bark off the trees, Meteorologists are of the opinion that this effect is produced on wind velocities of over 200 mph. An earthquake was felt during the Passage of The Great Hurricane. The noise was so deafening that people could not hear their own voices, British Admiral 2cdnoy wrote that the wind carried aloft 100 feet the heavy cannons of the ground fortifications”

http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/data_sub/perez_11_20.pdf

“A private Letter from Barbadoes, dated November the 2d, … says, that the late dreadful Hurricanes had raged so violently in that Island, that not a single, House, Church, Building, or public Edifice, was left standing.”

30 Dec 1780, 2 – Jackson’s Oxford Journal at Newspapers.com

The third deadliest Pacific typhoon also occurred during 1780.

Template:Deadliest typhoons – Wikipedia

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Worst Megadrought In 1,200 Years

Experts say New Mexico is having the worst megadrought in 1,200 years.

This is New Mexico today.

9:25 AM · Jun 26, 2022

This was New Mexico in 1937

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June 29, 1924 Tornado Outbreak

On June 29, 1924  hundreds of people were reported killed by tornadoes in Ohio, Illinois and Michigan.

29 Jun 1924, 1 – The Tampa Tribune at Newspapers.com

Historical Highlight: 1924 Lorain-Sandusky Tornado

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Historic Forest Fires In The US And Canada

Forest Fires – Google Books

04 Jun 1903, 1 – St. Albans Daily Messenger at Newspapers.com

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Climate Warriors

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United Nations
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, mainly caused by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels.”
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Worst Megadrought In 1,200 Years

Los Alamos is expecting more than five inches of rain between now and July 4.  That is about one-third of their average annual precipitation.

Ventusky – Wind, Rain and Temperature Maps

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Boulder Women Want Abortions

‘We are not going back’: Boulder residents protest Roe v. Wade decision

“Longmont Police and Fire are investigating a fire set early Saturday morning at Life Choices as arson.

The building sustained fire and heavy smoke damage, and the front of the property had been vandalized with black paint, the release says. Next to the busted-out, darkened front doorway Saturday afternoon were the spray-painted words, “if abortions aren’t safe neither are you.” The concrete porch by the door was marked with “bans off our bodies.”

“Life Choices is a “Christ-centered ministry” that offers free services related to pregnancy and sexual health, according to its website.

The language spray-painted on the front wall of the center matches that found in attacks on other pregnancy centers across the country. Dozens of attacks have been reported.

In an emailed statement, Life Choices Executive Director Kathy Roberts said the center is “devastated and stunned by this frightening act of vandalism.”

“What we hope the perpetrators of this act understand is that an attack on Life Choices is ultimately not an attack on a political party or act of,” Roberts continued. “It is an attack on those who walk through our doors every day in need of diapers, pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, clothing, financial and parenting classes, support, and so much more. It is an attack on a place that is supposed to be safe for women, men, and their families.”

Longmont police and fire department investigate fire at Life Choices as arson – Longmont Times-Call

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He’s No Frederick Douglass

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Europe’s Top Leaders

April 2022

“Climate change: what the EU is doing
Council calls for accelerating actions agreed at COP26”

Climate change: what the EU is doing – Consilium

June 2022

“Europe may shift back to coal
Germany, Italy, Austria and the Netherlands have all signalled that coal-fired power plants could help see the continent through a crisis that has sent gas prices surging and added to the challenge facing policymakers battling inflation.”

Europe may shift back to coal as Russia turns down gas flows – Times of India

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1186 – “A Year Without A Winter”

“1186 Western Europe; a year without a winter; apple trees blossomed in January, fruited in February, harvested in May, and the vintage was ready in August.”

Forest Fires – Google Books

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