Author Archives: Toasty

Earth Day 2011

“It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government in order to save the environment.” The above quote by famed photographer Ansel Adams has been attributed to a statement that he made in conjunction with the first Earth … Continue reading

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A Climate Activist Prepares

One of our leading climate activists, Mr. Mike Tidwell, Executive Director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, recently published a thought provoking opinion piece in the Washington Post that has attracted a fair amount of attention.  Mr. Tidwell, a resident … Continue reading

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U.S. House of Representatives Budget for 2011

As the U.S. Congress and Administration continue negotiations on the funding of the government for the remainder of this fiscal year, which ends September 30, 2011, we must remain cautious of the funding cuts made by the House of Representatives … Continue reading

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Be Part of the Science

Just as climate change will touch many aspects of our daily lives, the science of climate change requires a broad assemblage of the physical, biological and social sciences.  Climate change is also a global phenomena with research often requiring observations … Continue reading

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Did Climate Change Cause This Storm?

The question “did climate change cause this unusual weather event” is frequently asked.  In almost all cases the answer is “no”!  But, if the the question is “did climate change contribute to this unusual, or extreme, weather event” the answer … Continue reading

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United States Election, 2010

The November 2nd “mid-term” elections for the U.S. Congress resulted in a stunning change of power and ideology that dashes any hope for U.S. action on climate change for the foreseeable future. In fact, denial of basic science now appears to be a litmus test for U.S. political candidates. Continue reading

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Americans Don’t Understand Climate Change: Part 3

A new Yale University study shows that while a majority of Americans believe that global warming is happening they do not understand why. Continue reading

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A Preview of Future Weather

Disastrous flooding in China and Pakistan, drought in Brazil, drought and record heat in Russia, heavy floods in the American Mid-West while the East Coast bakes in record heat and is battered by violent storms, and the Arctic ice continues … Continue reading

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We Are Getting Close to Toast!

On a sister site, AreWeToast.com,  I ask: Can mankind adapt to the changes in environment caused by global climate change? Will mankind be wise enough to protect our planet for future generations?  Or, are we toast? Time and experience will … Continue reading

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The Gulf Oil Disaster and Climate Change Have a Common Cause

Human greed, arrogance and fallibility are the basic causes behind the Gulf Coast oil disaster and climate change. Continue reading

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