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Charlie

Thanks for beginning this

Todays NYTimes has an article which basically mimics the information and
the questions raised about Sandy's relationship to global climate change
caused by us. Well, yes and no as we don't have all the information in
order to connect all the dots. Not unusual in science. However, it is
dishonest to argue because science can't definitively connect global
warming (which they don't accept or understand) to Sandy that this is
further evidence that we are not causing/adding to global warming. Both
articles point out the connection between global warming (no matter what
the cause) to increased severity of storms and storm surges. I think
climatology is clear on that. What is not clear is the relationship between
warming, storm severity and increased numbers of storms.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/science/earth/scientists-unsure-if-climate-change-is-to-blame-for-hurricane-sandy.html?_r=0

In a column today Nicholas Kristoff (NYTimes, sorry but it is my hometown
newspaper) points out that the number of articles about global climate
change in newspapers has decreased. Now I wonder why? Is it that it is not
of the "man bites dog nature"? Well, maybe Sandy will perform that function
and the discussion of what do we do not in the short term but long term,
finally will occur. I'd almost suggest, no I will suggest that our
discussions of taxes, jobs, and deficits are immaterial without discussions
and plans about global warming. and I htink we must play a big role in
addressing this issue with our visitors. They still respect us and come to
us for unbiased information. We should not let them down.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/opinion/kristof-will-climate-get-some-respect-now.html?ref=nicholasdkristof

Enough for now.

Martin

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