by Daniel Brouse and Sidd Mukherjee A dog panting helps with thermal regulation primarily through evaporative cooling. Here’s how it works: Evaporative Cooling: When a dog pants, it increases the airflow over the moist surfaces of its tongue and the lining of its upper respiratory tract. This enhances evaporation of moisture from these surfaces, which […]
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The Deadly Dog Days of Summer
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Convincing a Climate Change Denier of Reality
By Daniel Brouse Our climate model uses chaos theory in an attempt to adequately account for humans and forecasts a global average temperature increase of 9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Everybody has the responsibility not to pollute. There are plenty of things you can do to help save the planet. Stop using fossil fuels. […]
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Understanding Straight-Line Winds and Climate Change
By Daniel Brouse May 18, 2024 Weather Like the Deadly Houston Windstorm Is Being Fueled in Part by Climate Change Scientists have detected an increase since the 1980s in what are known as straight-line winds, and climate change is playing a significant role. These winds, which are often associated with severe thunderstorms, can reach speeds […]
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Survey of Experts: Climate Crisis Going Past 2.5 Degrees
by Daniel Brouse The Guardian reports, “Many of the scientists envisage a ‘semi-dystopian’ future, with famines, conflicts and mass migration, driven by heatwaves, wildfires, floods and storms of an intensity and frequency far beyond those that have already struck.” In a recent survey of climate scientists, the consensus suggests that global warming is on track […]
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Climate Change: Ruled Against UK
Litigation seeking compensation for loss and damage caused by the actions of oil companies and governments has the potential to reshape global economics. In the past year, several legal rulings have held governments accountable for their role in exacerbating the climate crisis, signaling a shift in legal accountability and prompting broader discussions on environmental responsibility. […]
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Kenya’s Frequency and Intensity of Extreme Weather
By Daniel Brouse Kenya’s first-ever cyclone, Cyclone Kenneth, made landfall in April 2019, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of eastern Africa, including Kenya. While Kenya is not typically in the path of cyclones, the occurrence of Cyclone Kenneth was attributed to changing climate patterns in the Indian Ocean, which allowed the cyclone […]
Climate Change: The External Forcing
“Response to external forcings” refers to how a system reacts or changes in response to external influences or drivers. In the context of climate science, external forcings typically refer to factors outside of the Earth’s climate system that can influence the climate. These forcings can include natural factors such as volcanic eruptions, solar radiation, and […]
Chaos Theory: Evolving Winter Atmospheric Teleconnection Patterns
By Daniel Brouse Teleconnections: Teleconnections refer to climate anomalies and patterns that occur over large distances and are often linked to each other. These connections can manifest as recurring climate patterns, such as El Nino and La Nina events, the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), and the Southern Oscillation (SO). Teleconnections can influence weather and climate […]
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The Decline of Penn’s Sylvania
By Daniel Brouse Penn’s Sylvania Pennsylvania derives its name from the land grant bestowed upon William Penn. Penn’s grant, known as “sylvania,” translates to “forest” in Latin. Prior to the arrival of European settlers, the region was predominantly covered by vast expanses of dense forests, with a wide range of biodiversity and inhabited by indigenous […]
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Extreme Weather and Violent Rain
by Daniel Brouse Between April 1 and 4, Southeastern Pennsylvania experienced another severe weather event attributed to atmospheric rivers and strong winds. Rainfall accumulation exceeded 3 inches, accompanied by wind gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives in unrelated incidents, one in Montgomery County and the other in Delaware […]
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