Is the sharp increase in temperature to blame for extreme weather or is simply that there is an increase in temperature that causes the weather.

The sharp increase in temperature is causing irreparable damage that in a few years will trigger major problems.

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The sharp increase in temperature isn't the only thing to blame for our extreme weather, we need to think of who is warming our plant. We as humans burn too many fossil fuels which in result is releasing tremendous amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and yet we think "oh the plants can absorb it and release oxygen back out to us." But the reality is that the plants can if we weren't cutting them all down, about each second an acre of forest is cleared away due to deforestation to raise cattle. And our oceans can absorb carbon dioxide but the sea waters are now getting to a point where they are so acidic that they can dissolve shells. So we can't just be putting all the blame of extreme weather on increasing temperature if we are the ones causing it.

The sharp increase in temperature may be the cause of our extreme weather, but we are still responsible. Deforestation, burning and mining for fossil fuels and other human activity release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon traps heat in the atmosphere which causes it to warm up.

Global warming is causing rising sea levels, extreme weather, and loss of biodiversity.

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i’ve noticed recently that the weather where i live is changing at a rapid rate due to climate change. i think this is really noticeable because it has been flooding when it rains and the summers have been longer with more frequent heat waves and hotter weather. vancouver’s changing climate has also meant that it’s been snowing later and later every year as global warming has gotten worse. these weather effects have really put in perspective how serious climate change is and how badly it can affect the earths environment.

Yeah, in my town (actually, inmy country) I have noticed that summers last much longer than it's expected. Also, the winters are getting warmer and last shorter than previous years. I think that's the result of so much personal cars, because in every family there is at least 1 car per parent. Big amount of clothes (because we are living in consumers society) is also a problem because of a fast fashion. Those are just 2 carbon- problems, but I belive there are many more problems and causes.

I completely agree with you. It’s really scary how quickly the climate is changing, even in places like Vancouver that used to have more predictable weather. Flooding and longer, hotter summers are becoming more common in many parts of the world. Where I live, we’ve also noticed strange weather patterns—like sudden storms and very mild winters.

I have noticed the same big swings in weather where I live. Summers weather has been lasting much longer than it should, and we have extremely warm heat waves during October when it's supposed to be fall and cooling down. I agree with the fact that weather is a very clear indicator of climate change. It's so easy to see the effects our actions have on the climate and global temperatures. I also think it's crazy that there are people who see this extreme shift in weather and still deny climate change and how our actions impact the environment.

I have also noticed increased temperatures throughout more of the year in my hometown, as well as worsening disasters that cause more and more damage every year.

I’ve noticed that extreme weather is happening more often like heatwaves, heavy rain, and sudden storms. These changes are clear signs of climate change, and they’re starting to affect our daily lives.
It’s a reminder that we need to take action and be more aware of how we treat the planet.

I agree that those signs are really important when pointing towards the effects of climate change. Some people cannot or have not yet seen the real effects of climate cahnge so they don't take action because they think it doesnt affect them. These signs are happening all over the world and it's really important to raise awarness and share them so everyone can take action against climate change.

I agree. Extreme weather like heatwaves, floods, and storms are happening more often, and that’s not just a coincidence. Climate change is making the Earth warmer, which affects how weather works. Warmer temperatures cause more water to evaporate, which leads to more rain and stronger storms. It also makes droughts and wildfires worse in some places.

I noticed that climate change is becoming a big problem, because of increasing temperatures. last  summer it was hot with very high temperatures in my hometown. some  days  there were strong floods, creating landslides not far from where i live because of the very high temperatures and some plants in my garden dried up.

I have also noticed increased temperatures throughout more of the year in my hometown, as well as worsening disasters that cause more and more damage every year.

I think this is visible where I live as well. I feel like being able to really see the effects of climate change where you live can be really impactful, and hopefully will drive people to taking stronger action against the climate crisis. Increasing average summer temperatures, more severe and frequent wildfires, and more atmospheric rivers are all effects we are experiencing in Vancouver. It can be concerning, but I hope it will help people to see how urgent this crisis really is.

I have also noticed these extreme temperatures where I live as well. I think that being able to realize the actions climate change as done to your city or town is really impactful. And as a community I hope for people to take more impactful actions against this climate disaster. And in my city Vancouver there has been increasing temperature in winter and summer and more occurring forest fires. Lastly I pray that people are gonna take action from these climate crisis.

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I completely agree with all of you, climate change is becoming more noticeable and dangerous every year. I have also seen the effects in my area, especially with hotter summers and heavier rainfall that sometimes causes flooding. In addition to extreme temperatures, I think it's important to mention how these changes also affect agriculture and food production. Crops are more likely to fail due to drought or unexpected weather events, which can lead to higher food prices and shortages. It's clear that we need to raise awareness and take stronger action to protect our environment and future.

I think the fires in Los Angeles are a very good example of the traumatic effect of bad weather due to how, even though the time of year meant there should have been rain, the fires were able to advance without restraint. We need to figure out a way to combat this, like raising money and awareness to stop people from blatantly ignoring the dreadful future in store for them.

I've also noticed global temperatures increasing. The Chasing Ice documentary showed me how much the ice caps are melting. This is the best example of global temperature increase because the visual of icecaps melting and falling away felt very real. That is in contrast to the graphs I've seen that show the temperature rise but don't show its effects.

Recently, we have experienced hurricanes back-to-back that left impactful damages to our homes and cities. While this is an annual event that happens quite often in Florida, it is important to note the changes in the behaviors and effects within these newer hurricanes. The article https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/ … ngNewsSerp, talks about the impacts of Milton on the health of those who were affected by it. Milton was noted to reach record winds that reached up to 180 mph. It is also noted to be the first hurricane to reach up to category 6. My question is, does our changing environment and growing pollution on Earth contribute to these extreme weather cases? If so, what is casuing them and how can we reduce the impact?

I think the human have a very small contribution in the training of hurricane. This meteorological phenomene are very frequent in the mexico gulf . But , our footprint impact on earth have a lot of consequences like the melting of the ice ...

I agree with you, not only are hurricanes getting more frequent, but they are getting stronger. With the global warming the ocean is getting warmer. The studies have shown that oceans are getting little warmer each few hundreds years. That effects the strength of hurricane because hurricanes are getting energy from warm ocean water. The stronger hurricanes are one of the side effects of global warming, but I think there are more serious issues.

Some people do not believe that their behavior partially affects climate change. Everyone is responsible for it. We must understand that we leave a carbon footprint behind us which causes extreme weather. With our behavior we can reduce our carbon footprint or neutralize it. We have to start in our own homes to prevent the occurrence of extreme weather.

I think that both of them are connected because of the pollution of our atmosphere and environment, this destroys glaciers, and other natural barriers against hurricanes or natural events that destroy environments. I also think that weather patterns are diverted and messed up due to climate change. I think due to climate change hurricanes and tornadoes hit areas that they usually would never, so the area is not prepared for the hurricane or tornado so the environment is impacted badly. This hurricane season has not really concerned me too much cause there's not much that I can do to stop it. No I do not think US citizens will take it seriously due to our severe dependence on carbon and gas and oil and fossil fuels.

I agree with you, climate change truly has a significant impact on weather conditions, which can increasingly be noticed in winter in my country, where temperatures are higher than usual for the season and there is very little snow. I believe it is important for all of us to become aware of our role in protecting and preserving the environment and to start changing our habits in order to reduce the damage and mitigate the effects of climate change, such as melting glaciers, disruption of seasons, heat waves, and so on.

Ice melting is a major problem for our planet.The consequences are serious:sea levels are rising,habitats of animals like polar bears are threatened,and entire ecosystem are changing.We must protect the environment to stop these dangerous changes.

I think that we all know that climate change ties into affecting the severity of weather, and how it has worsened in the past decade. The recent hurricane season has increased my concern for climate change as Hurricane Milton and Helene were within about half a month apart from each other. As well as the above average amount of rainfall during hurricanes. This was caused by the extra CO2 released that is warming the atmosphere indirectly causing excessive rainfall and ultimately devastating flooding.

There are many effects like hotter temperatures, higher health risks, global warming, increase of droughts, and more severe storms. Because of higher temperatures some areas have experienced hot days and heat waves as well, which makes it hard to move and work. Another one is higher health risks. Diseases can spread due to the changes of weather, and not only that but because of the extreme weather, it can increase the number of deaths. This makes it hard for health care workers to keep up. Global warming is another effect, because our ocean absorbs heat, which causes sheets of ice to melt and endangers marine life due to the carbon dioxide that the ocean absorbs as well. Fourthly, is the increase in droughts. This can is a big threat to our environment because deserts are expanding, which is taking up the amount of space for growing food and plants. Droughts can also transfer tons of sand and dust across continents due to the sandstorms. Because it's so hot and dry, there isn't much water resource which is a big threat to humans. Lastly, more severe storms. Due to the changes in temperature, this has caused many floods and landslides destroying many homes.

We know that extreme and abnormal weather patterns are a result of climate change. But I think it's important for people to know why and how. When CO2 is released into the air, it warms our atmosphere, therefore warming the planet. When our planet heats up, it makes sense that it would cause more droughts, and dryer climate. While it doesn't seem like it, it also causes more rainfall and changes in wind patterns. When the ocean temperature rises, it makes the water able to evaporate easier. This causes water to go into the atmosphere, and eventually turn into rain.

From the article, “Extreme Weather and Climate Change” the impact that the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has on the weather is brought to light. “Human actions since the Industrial Revolution, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, have caused greenhouse gases to rapidly rise in the atmosphere. As carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases increase, they act as a blanket, trapping heat and warming the planet. In response, Earth’s air and ocean temperatures warm. This warming affects the water cycle, shifts weather patterns, and melts land ice — all impacts that can make extreme weather worse.” As a result of these gases being trapped there has been devastating consequences like severe flooding after hurricanes, droughts, wildfires, and more. Becoming aware of this and changing our actions to not put so much gas into the atmosphere could help with the extreme weather.
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As climate change continues to worsen, we are feeling greater and greater effects of it. Weather has grown not only overall warmer but less predictable as well. In the United States, specifically Florida, I have seen greater devastation grow more frequent as the years go on. While there are roughly the same amount of storms as previous seasons, they grow more dangerous and powerful every year, causing greater risk to life and property, even as our methods of protecting life and property improve, the cost of damages has increased dramatically over time.

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Extreme weather events like hurricanes are increasingly linked to our carbon footprint. The burning of fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Warmer ocean temperatures provide more energy for hurricanes, making them more intense and capable of carrying more moisture. This results in stronger winds, heavier rainfall, and greater destruction. To reduce the impact of our carbon footprint on extreme weather, we need to take more steps. Transitioning to renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power can drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, improving energy efficiency in our homes, industries, and transportation systems can reduce overall energy consumption. Supporting policies that limit carbon emissions and investing in sustainable practices can help mitigate the effects of climate change and reduce the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

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is can destroy a lot of stuff

Tornado's can also also be a extreme weather as it can severely destroy houses, and buildings.

I agree with these other posts about extreme weather, it can cause peoples lives and homes!

In the last years because of the climate change, natural disasters incrased, and many people have lost their family, friends, house, work and so on. If we don't want that this will have a largest incrase in the next years, or we don't want that this will happen to us, we have to pay attention and reduce our emission of carbon, so we can save the planet, many people and the nature.

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The weather is changing a lot because of Global warming. The climate is changing and it is getting hotter. This is mostly caused by the greenhouse effect. It is scientifically molecules that are uneven are getting heat and holding the heat and they move around like particles. The atmosphere keeps these molecules in which means they cant leave and because of that the heat never leaves. If this continues to happen many animals can die and lose their habitat like polar bears. We need to find a way to fix this.

Its crazy how the weather has gotten more powerful and destructive because of humanity's actions

Yes I agree with you that global warming is affecting many things like the animals and their habitats are starting to change, and we should do something to stop it.

I noticed that today climate change is a serius problem, for example where i live in winter it snows only 1/2 times a year and not even too much snow, here we have also a glacier (Presena)  that is melting because this temperature changes

I think extreme weather is a big problem because it is due to of global warming.
For example in my town this summer it was so hot in comparison to the other years and when it rained the wather created a lot of disasters like landslides.
Global warming is dangerous for the animals and the humans on the earth.
One of the biggest problems is also the glaciers that are melting, for example I live near the Adamello glacier, an old glacier that unfortunately is dying due to high temperatures

I noticed that today climate change is a serious problem, for example in winter it snows only 1/2 times a year and not even too much snow

I guess if we use more pubblic transports and less car for only one person it will better for our planet and there will less pollution

Extreme weather events have become increasingly frequent and severe, posing significant threats to communities and ecosystems worldwide. From devastating hurricanes and floods to intense heatwaves and droughts, these phenomena are largely driven by climate change, which alters weather patterns and increases the intensity of storms. The impacts of extreme weather are felt disproportionately, often affecting the most vulnerable populations who may lack the resources to prepare for or recover from such events. These incidents can lead to loss of life, displacement, and economic instability, underscoring the urgent need for robust climate adaptation strategies. By investing in resilient infrastructure, enhancing early warning systems, and promoting sustainable practices, we can better prepare for and mitigate the effects of extreme weather, ultimately safeguarding lives and livelihoods while fostering a more resilient future.

We have to use less fossil fuel.

I completely agree that reducing our use of fossil fuels is essential for creating a more sustainable future. Fossil fuels are a major contributor to climate change, air pollution, and other environmental issues. By finding ways to cut back—whether through using public transportation, investing in renewable energy, or adopting more energy-efficient technologies—we can make a significant impact. It's not just about individual actions; we also need systemic changes that support a shift away from fossil fuels. This includes advocating for policies that promote clean energy sources and encouraging companies to prioritize sustainability. Every small step counts, and collectively, we can drive the change we need for a healthier planet.

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Extreme events are occurrences of unusually severe weather or climate conditions that can cause devastating impacts on communities and agricultural and natural ecosystems. Weather-related extreme events are often short-lived and include heat waves, freezes, heavy downpours, tornadoes, tropical cyclones and floods. Climate-related extreme events either persist longer than weather events or emerge from the accumulation of weather or climate events that persist over a longer period of time. Examples include drought resulting from long periods of below-normal precipitation or wildfire outbreaks when a prolonged dry, warm period follows an abnormally wet and productive growing season.This type of probabilistic approach is applied in extreme event attribution to determine whether global warming is driving changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme events.
The second approach is more widely applied by the climate adaptation community and uses impact-related thresholds to determine if an event is extreme, and to inform adaptive solutions. A common example here is the number of consecutive days over 100˚F, which can be used to quantify heat waves. There has been a substantial increase in most measures of Atlantic hurricane activity since the early 1980s, the period during which high quality satellite data are available. These include measures of intensity, frequency, and duration as well as the number of strongest (Category 4 and 5) storms.
The recent increases in activity are linked, in part, to higher sea surface temperatures in the region that Atlantic hurricanes form in and move through. Numerous factors have been shown to influence these local sea surface temperatures, including natural variability, human-induced emissions of heat-trapping gasses, and particulate pollution. Tornadoes are outgrowths of powerful thunderstorms that appear as rotating, funnel-shaped clouds. They extend from a thunderstorm to the ground with violent winds that average 30 miles per hour. Also, they can vary in speed dramatically from being stationary to 70 miles per hour. With a loud roar that sounds similar to a freight train, tornadoes in the United States typically are 500 feet across and travel on the ground for five miles.
Every state is at some risk from tornadoes and the severe storms that produce them. These same destructive storms also cause strong gusts of wind, lightning strikes, and flash floods. In my life, I haven’t experienced much extreme weather, the only thing that i’ve really experienced is extreme cold. Every year, we tend to have a lot of snow days and really cold school days. We also get a lot of ice on the road which is the reason for the snow days. Blizzards can also lead to power outages. Many people who live in big cities and towns lose power due to these heavy amounts of snow, wind, and freezing air.

The burning of fossil fuels and car emissions returns carbon back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide according to the understanding Global Change from ugc Berkeley. This is significant because the carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere results in climate change issues which can lead to extreme weather conditions.On the account of Earthjustice.org, “Hurricanes are growing more powerful as global temperatures rise because these storm systems draw their energy from warm ocean water.” If there is no change made to stop the carbon dioxide output into the atmosphere from around the world, the ocean waters will continue to become warmer. This is a big concern, weather wise, for coastal regions all over the globe. Stronger hurricanes can destroy cities and lives, setting people so far back that some may never recover fully. This is not only a research matter but it also affects me personally for I am from Puerto Rico, which is essentially an island surrounded by ocean water; heavily affected by hurricanes and other water related catastrophes. Hurricanes getting stronger due to climate change strike fear into my heart, because once hurricanes happen, especially strong ones, food sources are limited, chances of reaching safety in time are low, and the damages to structures are devastating. With that being said, we can look at helping nations such as Puerto Rico in other ways than we have before. Currently I feel like the main focus for preventing hurricane damages is by putting up guards to protect windows and beams. I am not saying that those strategies are bad in any way. But what about preventing strong hurricanes in the first place? If people around the world individually would pay more attention to their carbon footprint and do little things to reduce it, combined with more laws and innovations to help industrial plants still people able to produce goods. The earth will be less contaminated with carbon dioxide, causing global warming to decrease. Over time this will call for smaller storms and less significant damage.https://ugc.berkeley.edu/    https://earthjustice.org/

Extreme weather like heat waves, droughts, and heavy rainfall, create a long list of effects to the environment. It is affected by the climate, which then affects individuals, and so on. For example, hurricanes tend to occur in warmer climates. This is because evaporation intensifies as the temperatures rise as well as the transfer of heat from the oceans to the air. So, as the storm travels over the oceans, it pulls in more water vapor and heat, which means stronger wind, rain, and flooding. This is important because human-caused global warming makes the storm surges worse, and more damage will be done to these “hurricane prone” areas. As the climate gets warmer, the hurricanes and storms will be worse. It takes months or years to rebuild these communities in the warmer climates after they have been hit by a storm, and citizens can lose their homes or their lives because of it. With that being said, there are many ways to reduce our ways of global warming, like using less electricity, and even eating more vegetables. By eating more vegetables, it can lower the amount of greenhouse gas emissions and it requires less energy, heat, and water. By doing just this, you can reduce your carbon footprint by almost 500 kilograms of CO2e per year. Another way to slow down global warming would be simply cleaning up your environment. Humans as well as animals and even the land around you are all affected by improper waste disposal. If you have trash, throw it out properly, and try to only use what is necessary. You can also volunteer to help in local clean-ups around your community. Speaking up and being a leader is one of the best ways you can help and slow down human-caused global warming and climate change. It will be very beneficial towards extreme weather and communities that are affected by it.

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The reason why extreme weather happens is because human activity is causing rapid changes to our global climate that are contributing to extreme weather conditions. When fossil fuels are burned for electricity, heat, and traps solar radiation, is released into our atmosphere. Over the past century, massive increases in carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gas emissions have caused the temperature on our planet to rise. That spike in global temperatures is fueling climate disasters that will only get worse unless we take action. Experts warn that we are running out of time to dramatically cut pollution to avoid climate catastrophe.
Extreme events are occurrences of unusually sever weather or climate conditions that can cause devastating impact on communities and agricultural and nature ecosystems. A common example is the number of consecutive days over 100 F, which can be used to quantify heat waves. This portion of the Climate Hubs website expands on the types of extreme events that impact the different climate hub regions. Climate change is expected to worsen the frequency, intensity, and impacts of some types of extreme weather events. There can be as many as 40,000 thunderstorms each day around the world. They are most common in the U.S., where they can produce tornadoes, floods, lightning and damaging winds. A thunderstorm is classified as “severe” when it contains one or more of the following: hail one inch or greater, winds gusting in excess of 50 knots (57.5 mph), or a tornado. Thunderstorms are most likely in the spring and summer months and during the afternoon and evening hours, but they can occur year-round and at all hours.
Much about tornadoes remains a mystery. They are rare, unpredictable and deadly. The U.S. has more tornadoes than anywhere else in the world. Tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, including Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. Even New Zealand reports about 20 tornadoes each year. Two of the highest concentrations of tornadoes outside the U.S. are Argentina and Bangladesh. The truth is that we don't fully understand. The most destructive tornadoes occur from supercells, which are rotating thunderstorms with a well-defined radar circulation called a mesocyclone. (Supercells can also produce damaging hail, severe non-tornadic winds, frequent lightning, and flash floods.) Tornado formation is believed to be dictated mainly by things which happen on the storm scale, in and around the mesocyclone.
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Our thoughts about the connection between climate change and extreme weather events are that scientists use a combination of climate models and land, air, sea, and space-based observations to research how extreme weather events change over time. First, scientists examine historical records to determine the frequency and intensity of past events. Many of these long-term records date back to the 1950s, though some start in the 1800s. Then scientists use climate models to see if the number or strength of these events is changing, or will change, due to increasing greenhouse gasses when compared to what has happened historically. As Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet. Record-breaking heat waves on land and in the ocean, drenching rains, severe floods, years-long droughts, extreme wildfires, and widespread flooding during hurricanes are all becoming more frequent and more intense. Climate change continues to expose more of the global population to more frequent and severe extreme weather events. Recent research shows that these changes in extreme weather have not, as yet, consistently motivated changes in opinions about climate change or changes in climate-related behavior. Extreme weather may reinforce opinions among people who are already worried about climate change, yet be misattributed or misperceived by those who are unconcerned. However, the characteristics and severity of personal experience may influence its impacts on climate opinions. Future research should consider appropriate research designs, such as matching or panel data, to disentangle the effects of experience from other factors, while also respecting ethical considerations for research among disaster survivors. As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident at the local level, it becomes increasingly important to understand how these experiences interact with other factors to shape mitigation and adaptation decisions. Human activity is causing rapid changes to our global climate that are contributing to extreme weather conditions. When fossil fuels are burned for electricity, heat, and transportation, carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that traps solar radiation, is released into our atmosphere. Long-term changes in climate can directly or indirectly affect many aspects of society in potentially disruptive ways. For example, warmer average temperatures could increase air conditioning costs and affect the spread of diseases like Lyme disease, but could also improve conditions for growing some crops. More extreme variations in weather are also a threat to society. More frequent and intense extreme heat events can increase illnesses and deaths, especially among vulnerable populations, and damage some crops. While increased precipitation can replenish water supplies and support agriculture, intense storms can damage property, cause loss of life and population displacement, and temporarily disrupt essential services such as transportation, telecommunications, energy, and water supplies.
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The CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) levels in the air change how plants “breathe”. Plants “breathe” through the Stomata. These are the microscopic pores that plants take in CO2 through, in turn, releasing H2O (water) and O2 (Oxygen) into the atmosphere. These pores are then affected by the CO2 levels in the air, with higher concentrations leading to the closing of these pores. This leads to plants keeping in more H2O, meaning they release less into the atmosphere.
Subsequently, this affects rainfall patterns. Researchers note, “the reduction in water released by stomata through transpiration will result in changing rainfall patterns across the tropics.” (Asher). Although it changes the rainfall patterns, it has drastically different effects depending on the location. For example, in South America, rainfall patterns are influenced heavily by the amount of moisture released from plants. Meaning, that if plants retain moisture, it could lead to longer and deeper droughts. Forests in Indonesia, for example, are surrounded by humid air, and warm oceans. Reduced transpiration would mean that more warm air rises, which draws in the ocean's moistened air, leading to heavy rainfall. Researchers concluded that although their models lead to a dryer South America, and a wetter Indonesia, it is impossible to predict exactly what will happen.
Other researchers argue the claims of this study, even though the average of all models used predict the same thing. Douglas Sheil, a tropical forest ecologist at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, points out that climate models are known for being poor at accurately predicting the water cycle. “Personally… I don't think [the study conclusion] is convincing.” (Sheil). But, even with his disagreements, he still agrees that the study addresses an important issue.
In conclusion, plants retaining their moisture drastically change the rainfall in some regions, causing extreme weather conditions and patterns. Even if some researchers don't agree with the study, the study still addresses an important issue. An issue, that we as a global community, need to figure out how to fix.

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Extreme weather events are getting more common, more expensive and harder to accurately predict. The cost per event has increased nearly 77% over the past five decades. July 2021's floods across Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands generated an estimated $43 billion in damages and killed 200 people.In Sudan in 2020, more than 700,000 people were displaced by the most severe storms since 1962. Floods in central China's Henan province killed dozens and displaced more than 250,000 and significantly disrupted economic activity. While extreme events have increased more than five times over the same number of decades, the cost of extreme events has increased nearly eight times globally since the 1970s. Also natural disasters can cause a lot of damage and require a lot of money to rebuild. Snow removal, rehabilitation and repair efforts and costs. For example, the city of Buffalo budgeted approximately $9 million for snow removal alone in 2014-2015. This just goes to show how extreme weather is affecting countries in huge ways. It is also admitting a lot of carbon. Jerry Brown recently proposed a $1 billion plan that will bring aid to the communities hit the hardest by the current statewide drought. This will create jobs locally. So extreme weather can stimulate economies while also costing the city, state and national governments great amounts. This is just one way that we can help improve the issues at hand. Again, Regardless of one’s personal views, there is no doubt that extreme weather can have profound effects on local, state and national economies. Economic harms from extreme weather and climate events have become more commonplace due to increasing temperatures, sea levels, and economic development in areas vulnerable to these events. In recent years, the United States has experienced, on average, more than one disaster that has caused over a billion dollars in damages each month. To put this in perspective, until this past decade, the country rarely experienced a year with more than a handful of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters. Because of this it is crucial to come up with ways to help improve the effects of extreme weather.

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extreme weather is influenced by climate change. For example the amount of rain in the sky is due to ice caps melting and more water getting released which in turn make rain more heavy and more dangerous. Another example is droughts which have been increasing at an alarming rate due to the fact that water is getting sparce in some areas and the heat from the sun is increasing due to greenhouse gas emmisions.

I also think that extreme weather is caused by climate change and is something that can be avoided or less extreme if the world made more effort to battle climate change. Some places are drier and are reaching dangerous levels of high temperature and heat while others are experiencing extreme cold weather. Yet there are still people with higher power that are convincing other people that climate change is not real.

I 100% agree. In Maine we didn’t have any snow during Christmas and now it’s spring and we’re about to get dumped on with predictions of 2 feet of snow. We also had 3 100 year storms. 3 times in the last few months we’ve been completely flooded, roads blocked and unable to leave our driveway. These storms are so uncommon they happen every 100 years. This all has to with climate change and how we’re getting less snow throughout the season and getting rain instead.

I agree! We burn about 40.9 million tons of fossil fuels each year, and we've been burning fossil fuels all the way since the 1800s (of course, the yearly emissions have increased a lot since then). With these emissions, we're releasing so much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, leading to the air and oceans to warm. The warming of the air and oceans increases the rate of land and sea ice melting, leading to a rise in sea level. With the rising of the sea level, we're going to see a lot more coastal "high-tide" flooding, as well as flooding cities through inlets and rivers. On the flip side, as the earth warms, drier climates (including, not limited to deserts) are going to get drier. The hotter air will lead to more evaporation of water from the ground, and droughts get more severe.

https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/image … ue-to-rise
https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change … e-weather/

Extreme weather events are getting more common, more expensive and harder to accurately predict. The cost per event has increased nearly 77% over the past five decades. July 2021's floods across Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands generated an estimated $43 billion in damages and killed 200 people.In Sudan in 2020, more than 700,000 people were displaced by the most severe storms since 1962. Floods in central China's Henan province killed dozens and displaced more than 250,000 and significantly disrupted economic activity. While extreme events have increased more than five times over the same number of decades, the cost of extreme events has increased nearly eight times globally, inflation-adjusted, since the 1970s.

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/ … ost-wef23/

Did you guys notice that it has been so hot lately? It is just April and I could die of heat. AC are on everywhere I go. But, why is this? The reason is because of GLOBAL WARMING. It is is the long-term heating of Earth's surface observed since the pre-industrial period (between 1850 and 1900) due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth's atmosphere. Because of global warming, many animals are dying. The polar bears in North Pole are dying because of the heat. The ice that they are living on are slowly melting. In a few decades, or even less, they are going to be no ice. They are all just going to die!

The polar bears are not just going to be the target of global warming. We, humans, are also going to be targets. This is because in a few decades, the temperature on Earth might be 50 degrees or more. Can humans survive this temperature? I don't think so. Maybe humans can't even survive 40 degrees. Don't say that this is not possible. These few days in Taiwan are 30 degrees. It is only April!!! So maybe next few years will actually be 40 degrees!

Global warming is actually a cycle. First, people invented the AC because it gets too hot during the summer. When people used it in the summer, the inside stays cold, but in contrast, hot air will be released into the atmosphere. Slowly over time, it gets hotter and hotter everywhere around the world. Humans can't stand a little hot, so they will turn on the AC. So it goes on and on and on. Until maybe the winter won't be cold anymore. No more spring, fall, or winter. Summer all year!

In conclusion, global warming is a serious issue on Earth. If we don't fix this problem, we are all going to die. You can reduce this issue by saving energy, such as using fans instead of AC or turn off the light if you are not using it. You can also walk to places if they are close to your location or prevent driving cars and take public transportation with many more people. You can stop wasting food and reduce, reuse, and recycle. By accomplishing these steps, you will not only make a huge change to yourself, but also a huge change to the world.

For not have the extreme weather in summer like the others summers, We need to recycle more for not having a bad weather.

I agree with you but I think that recycling isn't the only reason for extreme weather. 1.3 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions are generated annually when the trash that could be recycled goes into landfills. Based off this drastically high number you would think this could be a leading cause of the extreme weather, but really a lot of different CO2 emissions weigh into it, not just people not recycling. I think if we are trying to stop or slow down these weather events there are a lot of other measures we could also take. Some examples are, taking a bike or electric car compared to gas cars, eat less meat & dairy, and reduce your energy usage.

You are correct but the same time recycling wont compleatly change the weather it will help but we need to limit other things as well. We need to stop burning as much fossil fuels, trash, and stop flying so much and the weather will improve.

Yes, while this is true it does not fully affect the climate. This may make a change but in the long run it will take a lot more then just recycling. It does have a massive foot print on climate change but so does things such as over heating houses, and heating a house when it is not needed. With things like driving and flying have a huge foot print. So while recycling more will help it will not be a fix to climate change.

Blizzards, heat waves, floods, and strong storms are examples of extreme weather. Though human activity, such as actions that alter the climate, may also worsen these extreme events, natural causes like volcanoes or variations in the sun can also cause them. Severe weather conditions can hurt the environment, people, and businesses, among other things. The frequency and intensity of these extreme events must be understood, and steps must be taken to improve conditions in order to protect communities and the environment.

Exactly. An example would be here in Maine we have had 3 hundred year storms. These storms happen once every hundred years and we’ve had 3 in just under 4 months. All the extra co2 in the air is causing these storms.

Hello everyone,

My name is Miguel, and I hail from Badajoz, Spain. I've observed a significant shift in our local climate over recent years, which has prompted me to share my experiences and thoughts on this matter.

I've been discussing these changes with my colleagues at my job in PYMES HACKS Badajoz, and we've all noticed the same trends. Traditionally, Badajoz experiences distinct seasonal variations, with relatively cold winters and hot summers. However, the pattern seems to be altering. The winters are becoming noticeably milder, with fewer instances of the biting cold that was once commonplace. On the other hand, the summers have intensified, with temperatures soaring to new highs, making them increasingly unbearable.

This change in weather patterns is not just a subject of casual observation but raises concerns about the broader implications for our environment, agriculture, water resources, and overall lifestyle in Badajoz. It's evident that these climatic shifts may be symptomatic of global climate change, reflecting the broader environmental challenges facing our planet.

I invite discussions and insights on this topic, hoping to foster a better understanding of local climate changes and their global ramifications. It's crucial for communities worldwide to share their experiences, as this collective knowledge can be instrumental in addressing the environmental crises we face.

Warm regards, Miguel from Badajoz, Spain

Your post made me think about a government program (I think a state of California one) that gives rain gauges to private citizens.  This allows individuals to monitor and report data on local scales, which of course are the scales at which people actually live!  This is crucial, because current climate models don't translate well down to local scales. 

So participating in programs like these allow citizens to engage in important scientific data gathering that will improve our "collective knowledge", as you say Miguel.

Hello, I'm Alex Moscardo Ibañez, I'm from Denia (Alicante) and I study at the IES Historiador Chabas and I'm going to talk to you about extreme weather. Extreme weather is a destructive meteorological phenomenon. It is a term usually used to refer to strong storms and related phenomena, such as tornadoes, hail, and whirlpools. This concept has many problems such as erosion, reduction of organic matter, salinization, loss of biodiversity of soil, landslides, desertification and flooding. We have to try to solve extreme weather with these tips Walking or cycling, instead of driving, reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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I'm agree with you. We need a change.

extreme weather is influenced by climate change. For example the amount of rain in the sky is due to ice caps melting and more water getting released which in turn make rain more heavy and more dangerous. Another example is droughts which have been increasing at an alarming rate due to the fact that water is getting sparce in some areas and the heat from the sun is increasing due to greenhouse gas emmisions.

Extreme temperatures are affecting many areas of the planet such as: Europe, Asia, America, etc. Many of these environmental catastrophes are arising because of global warming.
The average global temperature has increased significantly since the industrial revolution and the last decade (2010-2019) was the warmest decade on record. Of the 20 warmest years, 19 have passed since 2000. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service show that in 2022 Europe experienced the second warmest year in its history and its hottest summer on record. Most evidence indicates that this is due to increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activity.

Extreme weather refers to when temperatures are above or below normal.
The main effect of this is the greenhouse effect, which occurs when some gases in the Earth's atmosphere act in a similar way to the glass in a greenhouse: they retain the heat of the sun and prevent it from escaping into space, thus causing global warming.

The weather is changing very fast because of the climate change and in Iceland we can se it there has not been snow fall in all autumn and now it is December and not even now there is no snow

I agree that the weather is changing and it is a big problem. In the USA, especially in California where I live, we have been experiencing record breaking heats almost every summer. There have also been massive wildfires, heatwaves that can last into September, and an increased amount of deaths due to heat exposure. We definitely need to take action and do something about this before it's too late.

Yes, unfortunately carbon emissions have caused the average temperature to increase by 1 degree Celsius from the pre-industrial age. Though this may seem insignificant, a 1 degree increase in temperature is actually a extremely big deal. If the average temperature of Earth were to increase by another .5 Celcius, there may be more frequent heat waves and other natural disasters. Furthermore, ice glaciers could melt and cause flooding to many coastal areas. In short, small amounts of average temperature changes can create significant impacts to the weather.

Is this really something that can be fixed? Weather is a huge problem all around the world right now because of climate change, sure we can lower all of our carbon emissions in hopes of slowing climate change. This process has already started can it just stop or even slow down enough to show good results concerning weather across the globe.

I agree our weather is changing fairly quickly due to climate change,  Over here in California where i live it’s been warm even during the fall the hot weather barely stopped about a week or so ago.   But all we can probably do is lower our  carbon emissions in hopes to slow down the climate change even just a little bit.

I have observed similar things, the weather is becoming more and more unpredictable every year. This year in California, the weather has been continuously warm through all of September and October which is extremely strange compared to last year, when it was storming constantly. This is due to our usage of fuel and our carbon footprint as humans; to emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, thus warming and moistening the air, we are tilting our nonlinear climate system towards greater intermittent instability. So, if you notice great changed in weather where you live, the increasing carbon footprint is likely responsible.

I am also observing drastic changes in the climate here in Spain. This autumn has been extremely warm, with temperatures above normal for this time of year. It has barely rained in the last few months. The heat and drought have caused severe forest fires in some areas of the country.

Experts warn that these atypical conditions are due to climate change and that we can expect increasingly hotter summers and milder winters in the future. Heat waves will become more frequent and intense. This will have serious consequences for our agriculture, forests and water resources.

I believe governments must take urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But we also need to adapt already to the impacts that are inevitable. Policies are needed to better manage water scarcity, protect coastal areas from rising sea levels, care for our forests against fires, etc. The citizens can also contribute, for example by reducing our energy consumption. This is a global challenge that requires action at all levels.

Everyone knows that the extreme weather Earth is experiencing right now that has increased in regularity and severity due to climate change is just a trailer. A preview. A warning of the threat that climate change poses to us; all of the extreme weather events are going to get worse. The wildfires, the monsoons, the tsunamis, the hurricanes, the tornados, the droughts, etc. And with these worsening weather events, the question of access to energy comes into the picture. Unfortunately for many people across the world, and specifically in the USA, access to energy has been prevented due to extreme weather events. The California flooding power outages, the Texas winter power outages, and many, many more. What if I told you there was something you could do about it?
Introducing: The BIG WIRES Act (Building Integrated Grids with Interregional Energy Supply). This piece of legislation which is being lobbied for right this moment in Congress, would provide " . . . reliable, resilient grid that can provide affordable electricity in the face of ever more extreme weather events" (CCL 2023). This act works to speed up the approval process of energy transmission lines, so that different regions across the country can assist the others with supplying energy during the horrific climate change extreme weather events.
Advocate to your representative today to support the BIG WIRES Act!!!

Works Cited:
https://citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/n … wires-act/

Year after year I'm seeing the increasing of catastrophic events, floods, melting glaciers and enormous damage to flora and fauna. The bees are going disappear and the soils are increasing fragile due to drought!!!

I totally agree, temperatures are increasing year by year, winters are getting shorter, and floods and fires are frequent occurrences, and this significantly damages the environment.

I also agree with this. The main cause of these historically bad floods and major glaciers melting is climate change. Because of the on and off torrential downpours our sea levels are rising at a historical rate. The reasons there are rising are not only because of the rain but also because of the glaciers melting. Our spring and summer season are extremely hot because of climate change and winters are shorter. This is causing rapid melting of the glaciers. Many people are dying each year because of floods and the cost of fixing a flood damage is mind boggling. In 2021 the Northeast experienced an average of 8 high tide flood days, which is a 200% increase compared to the number of flood days in the year 2000. Another huge problem we have is the increase in hurricanes. In the Atlantic area there are multiple hurricanes looming. It is looking like soon there could be the biggest year for hurricanes.

https://www.npr.org/2022/08/03/11149811 … %20a%20lot.

I totally agree with everything being said... climate change and global warming is the cause to villages being destroyed and brought to rubble. I feel as if we, as a community tried to limit the amount of resources or at least be more mindful about how we use the things we have access to, then we could make an impact, even if it's minor. For instance, people should start using their air conditioning services only when absolutely necessary for any health issues or due to extreme weather. Another thing people could change is the way they shop for clothes, instead of buying new clothes, maybe thrift them and buy them (lightly) used, as a way to conserve the amount of machinery needed to produce material for clothing, which harms the environment entirely. Clothing is a big factor to climate change and global warming due to the high amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere when the clothes are being produced... diminishing these actions could greatly impact not only humans, but animals that are going extinct due to the inhabitable environments that are being changed to submit to human needs. Small things like this, that most people could afford to acclimate to could greatly and positively impact our Earth and how the small villages, as you were talking about, can stay safe from any natural disasters agitated by climate change.

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I 100% agree with what you are saying climate change is destroying villages and nothing is being done about it too.

I agree with everything that has been said. Climate change and global warming had a big effect on United States and other countries. Drought conditions have impacted numerous of Southern and Midwestern states. There was a massive damage to the field crops from lack of rainfall. Ranchers had to sell off their livestock due to the high feeding cost. The drought also made the Mississippi river experience low water levels, with in the end impacted the water quality in Southern Louisiana. There was also a big hurricane near Keaton Beach, Florida. This hurricane, also known as Idalia, caused heavy damage to homes, businesses, vehicles, Etc.

Source used: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billio … ?disasters[]=all-disasters

Totalmente de acuerdo, una solución para este tema podría ser la lámina impermeabilizante https://www.estilguru.com/laminas-imper … ater-stop/

I agree. We're seeing more floods, melting glaciers, and damage to nature every year. Bees are in trouble, and drought is making soil fragile. We really need to take action to tackle climate change and protect our environment.

Extreme weather events, from hurricanes and wildfires to heatwaves and floods, are imposing growing challenges on our world. Their causes are diverse, with human-induced climate change standing out as a leading factor, exacerbated by natural climate variability and urbanization. The consequences of these events are severe, ranging from devastating disasters and environmental damage to significant health impacts. Climate change is closely linked to the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather, emphasizing the urgent need for mitigating its effects. Mitigation and adaptation strategies are key to addressing this issue, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, resilience planning, conservation efforts, and international cooperation through agreements like the Paris Agreement. In confronting extreme weather events, we must collectively recognize the causes, anticipate the impacts, and proactively take measures to build a more resilient and sustainable future.

https://www.noaa.gov/
https://climate.nasa.gov/

Extreme weather is something that is getting more and more common today. For example, There has been an immense amount of rain this year compared to years in the past. Some main causes of this extreme weather that is arising is humans, carbon, climate change, and more. This extreme weather has arose fairly quickly with research going about 20 years back. An article, Attribution, found the main studies of extreme weather over the past 20 years which were extreme heat, rainfall or flooding, and droughts. These are all examples of the extreme weather we have been experiencing and will continue to experience however, this does not always have to be a bad thing because these different types of weather that come by through the seasons are necessary to keep the Earth balanced and safe. This explains extreme weather and how it is caused by climate change, humans, carbon, and more.
https://www.carbonbrief.org/mapped-how- … the-world/

I agree with what you have stated specifically the part where you said climate change is one of the reasons why extreme weather is arising. Climate change has a major imapct in today's world by heating up earth and making most countries lead to droughts,and with no water there is no way for agriculture to work out.