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Really. A massive population increase has caused the rain to stop falling? Care to explain that one?
Why would I explain your conclusion pole vaulting?
Heck, you've already proven yourself to ignore data that conflicts with your beliefs...
Do you deny the massive population increase?
Do you deny the SW is a desert?
You cannot.
Yet, we are supposed to believe your contention that, if only some rain would fall in the SW, everything would be copacetic?
Let's address your specific position...are you saying that if rain doesn't increase at the same rate as demand for potable water, then global warming is the chief concern?
Come on dude...bring it....
Youch said:Yet, we are supposed to believe your contention that, if only some rain would fall in the SW, everything would be copacetic?
Let's address your specific position...are you saying that if rain doesn't increase at the same rate as demand for potable water, then global warming is the chief concern?
Youch said:Yet, we are supposed to believe your contention that, if only some rain would fall in the SW, everything would be copacetic?
Let's address your specific position...are you saying that if rain doesn't increase at the same rate as demand for potable water, then global warming is the chief concern?
My contention is that the chance of droughts like this occurring increases with increasing global warming. Precipitation in the western US is strongly subject to the ENSO cycles whose timing and magnitude have been affected by global warming. Whatever the cause of this drought, there exists a very high likelihood that due to global warming, we will see more of these in the future than we have seen in the past. THAT is my position. Your attempt to mischaracterize my position in your second paragraph was a pathetic attempt at making a straw man: it is supported by NOTHING I have said here.
Can YOU predict where the next drought will occur? You have access to the same data as do I.
You have seen predictions of increased storm intensity. Taking into account the hiatus in surface warming, caused primarily by cold water being driven to the surface, what we have seen is no surprise. However, that energy won't stay there forever. The Pacific saw a Cat 4 storm two weeks before the season began and the pending El Nino hasn't really gotten started. Ignoring the heat buildup in the oceans is a perilous mistake. Ask the families of the more than 6,300 people KILLED by Typhoon Haiyan, 3.5 TIMES the number killed by Katrina.
That would be incorrect. My prediction is based on the simple observation that high sea surface temperatures make for more powerful storms. Raise the world's temperature and weather will become more intense.
Really. A massive population increase has caused the rain to stop falling? Care to explain that one?
That would be incorrect. My prediction is based on the simple observation that high sea surface temperatures make for more powerful storms. Raise the world's temperature and weather will become more intense.
We had a terrible drought a few years ago. It was so bad, there was some talk of building desalinization plants along the ocean. Then it rained and the plan was scrapped, as if we would never again have another drought.
The climate is the same. It is just fine as it is. We have too many people living in California so droughts have a much more severe effect than it did say in the 50s or even 60s.
Because you assert that THIS TIME "the rain stopped falling" is caused by your GW Bad JuJu.
link?CA's water problem is due to lack of investment in storage and distribution infrastructure for the past few decades. While the population has more than doubled, we've actually lost capacity due to enviro efforts to have dams destroyed.
This is naturally arid country which was able to be used for agriculture due to dams, reservoirs, and irrigation. We need reservoirs to store water during wet years.
Also, the El Nino has been very inactive for the past few years. We're expecting a weak one this winter; should result in some rain, but not enough.
Because you assert that THIS TIME "the rain stopped falling" is caused by your GW Bad JuJu.
Why don't you go and find the post where I said that.
Because you assert that THIS TIME "the rain stopped falling" is caused by your GW Bad JuJu.
Why don't you go and find the post where I said that.
Because you assert that THIS TIME "the rain stopped falling" is caused by your GW Bad JuJu.
Why don't you go and find the post where I said that.
Are you just plain fucking nuts???? You just said that AGW causes it!!!