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predicted winter of 2015/16 in association with El- Niño and compare with the scientific knowledge of this topic. The media is the leading source of communication globally, with the British public dedicating 6 weeks of their lives talking about the weather (Daily Mirror cited in Gavin et al, 2011, p.423). The media’s tendency to simplify and overexpose information has often resulted in repudiated claims because of misrepresentation. However, it could be argued that simplifying information in…

Preparing for a Winter Storm in Georgia Winter storms cause injuries to hundreds of Americans every year. Also, some people lose their lives due to improper use of heaters, automobile accidents on wintry roads, and exposure to cold. Winter storms in Georgia can range from a moderate snowfall to freezing rain. Winter storms bring wind-driven snow in the region that lasts for days. Additionally, the storms include coastal flooding, massive snow accumulation, beach erosion, and cold temperatures.…

Droughts occur when there is continuous days of dry weather and therefore, there is not enough water for people's needs. Australia is often affected by droughts because of its geography and rainfall change. High pressure systems over the land of Australia often initiates droughts. Social Impacts One of…

Climate change in Wisconsin will increase the frequency and amounts of rainwater and runoff. According to WICCA “there is growing scientific knowledge about the potential frequency of large rainfalls is sufficient to warrant immediate changes in the methods used to design and manage storm water-related infrastructure.” The WICCI has determined that it is likely that Wisconsin will experience “wetter conditions and high water levels” (WICCI), due to climate change. Wisconsin will also have warmer…

In the winter time, it can be extremely cold outside. Your dog may be inside his dog house shivering from the cold. While a dog house can protect a dog against wind and rain, it can't protect against freezing temperatures. Construction for Cold Temperatures Before you can heat a dog house, you need one that is properly constructed to withstand the elements. Heating in a poorly constructed dog house won't keep the dog warm. The heat will escape through the open doorway or cracks along the outer…

Chapter 10. It’s More Than Just Rain or Snow In this chapter, Foster goes into the topic of rain. He talks a bit about snow at the very end, but rain is really the main focus. As we all know, rain can mean a lot of different things. Very often, it is paired with a thunderstorm. In this context it most likely creates an aura of hardship. If a character is already at a difficult time in their life, putting them in the middle of a thunderstorm just amplifies that. Now it goes beyond whatever they…

Chances are you’ve heard about it, made a brief assumption, and kept going on with your life carelessly forgetting about it. “Well, doesn’t climate change all the time?” or, “Why should we care?”. In truth climate change is real and also a serious issue. The Earth's climate has changed throughout history, most of these slight changes are caused by small variations in the Earth's orbit, but climate changes we know of today are characterized by an increase in the Earth temperature. According to…

Whether it be snow, freezing rain, sleet or hail, the wintery precipitation associated with colder temperatures can compound all sorts of issues: traffic accidents, commute times and slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. While slipping on the sidewalk may only leave a bruised ego for some, it can cause life-altering repercussions for others. Those affected by slip and falls or trip and falls may not be able to work for weeks, months, years or ever again depending on the severity of injury,…

This day is perfect I thought to myself. The sun was out, the birds were singing beautiful songs, there was a slight breeze in the air to balance out the hot summer sun. Nothing could ruin this day. So I thought... It was a hot summer day in June. A light breeze blew in the air as birds of a multitude of colors sang beautiful songs from atop tall tree branches. Butterflies and bees roamed the abundance of colorful flowers and roses at my old house in Portland. My dad decided on this gorgeous day…

My beasts lives in an environment that is has numerous mountains. These mountains are covered in a layer of ice and snow. There are frigid winds that blows through these elevations. Between the peaks there are large expanses that have a thin layer of very slick and slippery wet clay or mud. This layer of mud makes it very difficult for any animals to walk on. In the places without the wet clay there are short fern like plants that have thick succulent leaves that are rich in water. These plants…