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.

source used: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/w … rticle.pdf

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.

Extreme weather is mainly caused by climate conditions due to human activity. Climate change caused by humans create a rise in greenhouse gases which is increasing the frequency and intensity of weather events. Massive increases in greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere causes the earth to grow warmer. As it gets warmer, wildfires start to grow which create hazardous air pollution affecting many living organisms. Hurricanes form as global temperatures rise and storms draw energy from warm ocean waters. Higher temperatures also create droughts, moisture evaporates from water bodies and soil; these droughts are becoming more severe due to climate change. Glaciers and ice caps start to melt adding to a rise in sea level causing floods. This is all due to the burning of fossil fuels causing gases to trap heat warming the earth.

People should take this all into consideration knowing that it’d definitely affect their lives. Extreme weather events demolish homes, deteriorates health, and destroys environments.
Sources: https://earthjustice.org/feature/how-cl … atmosphere.
https://climate.nasa.gov/extreme-weather/

High carbon footprints, caused by the emission of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide contribute to extreme weather. Climate change is also one of the reasons for hurricanes, heatwaves, and intense rainfall. Having extreme weather also has a negative impact on our environment like property damage, agriculture, and risks to our safety etc. Reducing our carbon footprints by using clean energy and conserving resources can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and potentially reduce the chances of extreme weather.

Natural disasters affect the way that the weather comes.

Natural disasters affect the way that the weather comes.

There are a number of social and political challenges to addressing climate change events.
These include a lack of public awareness and understanding of climate change as many people are still not aware of the severity of the climate crisis, or they do not understand the science behind it.  This can make it difficult to build public support for climate action.
Climate change is also a highly politicized issue in many countries, with different political parties and groups holding widely different views on the causes and solutions to the problem. This political polarization can make it difficult to pass and implement effective climate policies.  Another thing is some powerful economic interests, such as the fossil fuel industry, oppose climate action because it would threaten their profits.  These interests can lobby governments and spread misinformation about climate change in order to block or delay progress.
Climate change is a global problem, but its impacts are pretty much not felt evenly.  Developing countries are often more vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and they have fewer resources to adapt and mitigate the impacts.  This global inequality can make it difficult to reach international agreements on climate action.  Climate action should be fair and equitable, but there is a risk that it could disproportionately harm vulnerable populations and communities.  For example, some climate policies, such as carbon pricing, could increase the cost of living for low-income households. It is important to design climate policies in a way that minimizes negative impacts on vulnerable populations and communities.

Learn more about Climate Change and Social Challenges: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/

People who are more aware of the risks of climate change and who perceive themselves to be more vulnerable to its impacts and who trust their government (depends) are also more likely to support climate action.  It is important to address the social and political challenges to addressing climate change events in order to build public support for climate action and to ensure that climate policies are fair and equitable.  In your country, does your government care about climate change?

As the emissions of greenhouse gases increase, the temperature of our planet continues to rise. This increased warming of the earth causes weather events (hurricanes, droughts, heat waves, etc.) that already have a bad effect on the planet to worsen and fall outside of normal patterns. They are becoming longer and more frequent due to the effects of climate change. By reducing your carbon footprint, it lessens the severity of these events and lowers the impact on communities.

Every year, California experiences extreme wildfires that greatly impact the environment and everyone in it. These wildfires seem to get worse and more frequent each year. Even though the fires are mainly in the mountains and forested areas, where I live, in the valley, every summer, there will be a few weeks where the air is completely toxic due to smoke from all the wildfires. The smoke is thick and heavy. You can't even go outside without your eyes stinging and your throat being coated with smoke. The areas where the fires are happening have it even worse. This is a big problem that needs to be fixed. The fires pollute the atmosphere, burn down wildlife, and kill animals and humans. This will only get worse as climate change worsens. If we want a good future, we need to work to prevent wildfires and take care of the environment.

I believe that climate change is impacting the weather vey greatly. We have all felt that the temperatures rising every now and then. And now hot the summers have become  form the previous years. So yes, we should get worries about climate change. You won’t know what the future will come with, but our graphs and data are good predictions that tells us what the earth’s environment will be like in the near future.

Climate change is one of the reasons our weather is worsening. climate change is leading to more drastic tempurature changes, and with more drastic tempurature changes come more drastic weather changes. We can prevent this by lessening carbon emissions, and lowering your overall carbon footptrint.

Extreme weather is usually caused by fossil fuel being burned, carbon dioxide, and greenhouse gases. Fossil fuel is burned throughout many things like electricity, heat and transportation.Fossil fuel is still common around places and it is used around the world. When burning fossil fuel it creates large amounts of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases are a main source of Earth heating up. Earth's high temperature is abnormal so it will affect normal weather conditions. Global warming will cause harsher hurricanes, flooding, wildfires and other extreme weather conditions.

https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/weather-climate

https://climate.nasa.gov/extreme-weather/

https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/

I think climate change is a big factor in our weather. It happens when we have a lot of carbon dioxide  and waste we punch a hole in the O zone layer.

Unfortunately, extreme weather that used to be fairly rare, is now something that is becoming increasingly more normal and common in the world. Examples of extreme weather are extreme drought, deadly heatwaves, incredibly destructive wildfires, record-breaking hurricanes, relentless rain that leads to flooding, and also intense winter storms.

The heat is becoming more and more unbearable. The already hot places are getting even hotter than they were before. This extreme heat requires the need for more air conditioning, which can lead to blackouts and loss of power. Wildfires were already an issue before. Now, they burn longer and are much larger. The damage that is done is also much worse than it could be because of how dry and ead the land is from the heat. Since hurricane are energized with warm seawater, they are becoming much more intense and damaging. As stated above, the hotter places will get hotter. The same can be said the other way around; the wetter and colder places get more wet and colder. With the world warming, the ocean is also getting warmer. This causes the glaciers to melt and the sea levels to rise. As a result, there is more flooding. 

To try and fix this, we need to stop burning fossil fuels and use electricity for energy instead. This electric must be accessible to everyone. Otherwise, having it wouldn’t help as much as it could and should.

Source: https://earthjustice.org/feature/how-cl … me-weather

Climate change had a great impact on United States and the surrounding countries. Due to the extreme droughts, there was a massive damage to crops. Ranchers had to sell off their livestock due to the high feeding cost. There was also a great hurricane also known as Idalia, who has brought a heavy damage on homes, businesses, etc.

Extreme weather has been happening before climate change but climate change has been making it more frequent and more intense. Places that are usually warm are getting warmer which causes environmental problems such as droughts and forest fires which harms farmers and it pollutes the air. Places that are usually cold are getting colder which causes disasters such as blizzards.

I agree, even some places that are usually cold have been heating up exponentially.

I agree, I think that because of the sudden uprising of carbon emissions, we can see that the surface of the earth has been getting hotter and the environment is suffering terribly from it.

the extreme weather is caused by the increase in co2 in our atmosphere, because humans burn fossil fuels.

What are some examples of extreme weather events, what is causing them, and how can they affect our planet?  I took it upon myself to research and find out. 
One example of extreme weather that I have seen firsthand in California is heat waves.  A heat wave is an extended period of irregularly hot weather.  According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, heat waves have been becoming longer and more frequent across the U.S. in recent years.  In fact, major cities across the U.S. have seen an average increase to six heat waves per year which is a massive change from the average of two per year in 1960.  These heat waves are a product of increased greenhouse gas emissions which are becoming trapped in the atmosphere, subsequently causing the planet to warm.  According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solution, they can have devastating effects on our planet including worsening drought and drying an environment which can lead to wildfires.  Also, heat waves can negatively affect plant growth and increase the demand for electricity which will worsen our situation. 
One other example of an extreme weather event is drought.  Drought is defined as a lack of precipitation followed by a period of dry weather.  Drought has been becoming increasingly common and more severe across the U.S. in the past century.  In fact according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in the past 20 years, around 20 to 70 percent of the U.S. land mass experienced drought at any moment.  Like heat waves, drought is also becoming more frequent and severe as a result of climate change.  Earth’s average temperature has increased and as a result, the water cycle has hastened.  This has increased the processes of evaporation and transpiration, leaving less moisture in the soil and more in the air.  These areas losing abnormal amounts of moisture will experience prolonged droughts while areas historically prone to receive more rain will get large amounts that will result in flooding.  Drought negatively impacts many parts of society including agriculture, animal health, and water supplies.  For example, plant growth is sedated and many die.  Reservoirs and rivers may dry up leaving plants and animals helpless. 

Sources
https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/ … heat-waves
https://www.c2es.org/content/heat-waves … te-change/
https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/ … rs-drought

Places that are hot, are getting hotter and places that are cold are getting colder. This is all a result of climate change. Climate change is causing all sort of extreme environmental events such as forest fires, hurricanes, floods, droughts and so much more.

Extreme weather is extreme climate events that include unexpected, unusual, severe, or unseasonal weather. Some examples of extreme weather are tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, lightning, hail storms, dust storms, blizzards, and ice storms. Tornadoes are dangerous vertical funnels of spinning air that are formed when wind variations with height support rotation in the updraft. Hurricanes are giant, spiral, tropical storms that contain heavy rainfall. They are formed when warm air over water begins to rise. Floods are when there is heavy rainfall in a short amount of time, resulting in water overflowing in normally dry areas. Lighting is extreme weather during thunderstorms. Each bolt of lighting can have up to one billion volts of electricity. Hail storms are when pieces of ice fall from the clouds. They can happen whether it's warm or cold. Dust storms are when strong winds carry dust over an area, making it hard to see and breathe. Blizzards are when there is heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures over a long period of time. Ice storms are when rain freezes as it lands. These are examples of extreme weather.
Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/acti … -on-earth/

Extreme weather has been increasing rapidly recently. As we know, there are a few big examples of extreme weather that are somewhat consistent. One are tornadoes, which are vertical tunnels of rapidly spinning air. The components of a tornado are clouds, strong wind, rain, and occasionally, some hail. They can move speeds 16-32 kilometers per hour which is roughly 10-20 miles per hour. But their winds can top up to 402 kilometers per hour. (Around 250 miles per hour) Another common example of extreme weather is hurricanes. These beasts are also known as cyclones, and are essentially giant, spiraling tropical storms. They include strong kinds of 257 kilometers per hour or 160 miles per hour. They also can come with heavy rains and can drop around 9 trillions liters or (2.4 trillion gallons) of water.

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/acti … -on-earth/

Since the 1960s, Earth's atmosphere has seen a skyrocket in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. The levels climb higher and higher every year. All of this extra CO2 in the atmosphere absorbs infrared heat, trapping it in the atmosphere and raising Earth's temperature. The rising temperatures that we have experienced for half a century have shown themselves through drastic impacts on the amounts of ice and snow on Earth's surface.

Climate change has a large impact on the snow and ice on Earth. The higher air temperature melts snow and thaws ice, while also making winters too warm for significant new snowfall and freezing. One example of a lack of snow and ice, provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, is the Alaskan Permafrost. Permafrost is a combination of either dirt or rock mixed with ice that typically stays frozen for 2 years or more. However, over the past 40 years, 14 out of 15 monitoring stations in Alaska have reported substantial increases in Permafrost temperature and earlier Permafrost melt. These changes are most prominent in northern Alaska, and are mainly caused by long-term influence from higher air temperatures. This is not an isolated problem. Many of the same patterns have been seen throughout Arctic sea ice, Antarctic sea ice, glaciers, lake ice cover, ice sheets, snowpack, and much more.

The loss of ice and snow is impactful to our lives because of the shelter snow provides for vegetation and wildlife, dwindling water supply for many regions on Earth, and a disruption of cultural lifestyles. In addition, this has global consequences, as snow and ice affect sea level, ocean currents, air temperatures, and storm patterns. Without intervention, the constantly disappearing snow and ice will soon become a problem too big to solve, and will begin amplifying the effects of climate change that we already see. The best way to keep the ice and snow we have is to limit CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions that cause the water loss. By keeping the greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere stable, and even reducing the concentration (by planting trees, for example), we can replenish the stores of ice and snow that are so essential to our life on Earth.

Source for my research: https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/snow-ice

Extreme weather events that keep occurring in the USA have become quite normal even though it's not considered a typical sight to see. The USA sees these weather phenomena due to many geographical disadvantages; surrounded by two oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Pennisula, and the Rocky Mountains.  All this creates crashing weather patterns which result in horrible storms. Moreover, the changes in climate have created even more disruption in US weather. Some of the effects of climate change have been Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Flash floods, Droughts, Wildfires, Blizzards, Ice storms, Nor’easters, Lake-effect snow, Heat waves, Severe thunderstorms, Hail, Lightning, Atmospheric rivers, Derechos, Dust storms, monsoons, Bomb cyclones, and the dreaded polar vortex. One example that is the most prevalent in the USA is hurricanes. There has been an increase in hurricanes since the 1980s this includes measures of intensity, frequency, and duration as well as in the number of strongest category storms. This has been happening because of the sea surface temperatures in the region that Atlantic hurricanes form and move through. This is happening due to some factors that influence these local sea surface temperatures, including natural variability, human-induced emissions of heat-trapping gases, and particulate pollution. This is not the only factor it also has to do with the atmosphere that has changed too. This change in the atmosphere is due to the pollution that allows more sunlight to warm the ocean and human-caused heat-trapping gases which lead to sea surface temperatures rising. 
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/wh … tastrophes
https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/highli … me-weather

Over the last 150 years, the rise of the industrial era and the rapid growth of the human population has led to various devastating changes on our planet. Over the past century there has been an increase of 2 degrees farenheit in global average surface temperature. Although this number may seem small, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "Rising global average temperature is associated with widespread changes in weather patterns". Of these changes, a prominent increase in extreme weather has had a detrimental effect on the world and the people that inhabit it. For example, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, from 1851-2004 the total number of hurricanes recorded was 273 and of those, 92 were major and caused severe damage. The EPA says that large storms are likely to continue to become more frequent and more intense with human induced climate change. Another extreme weather case can be observed here in California which has suffered from severe drought that was first recorded in 1924 which corresponds to the beginning of the industrial revolution and our recent climate crisis. According to the World Health Organization over 55 million people globally are affected by drought each year, and water scarcity affects over 40% of the world. The increased temperature of climate change enhances water evaporation and dries out soil and vegetation leading to longer, more frequent, and more potent droughts. Around the world billions suffer from this climate crisis. People must be aware and educated on the climate crisis, and action is required now before it worsens.

Sources:
https://www.c2es.org/content/drought-an … ailability.
https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/weather-climate
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastdec.shtml

Extreme weather events that keep coming on the news in the USA have become quite normal even though it is not a typical site to see. even though the USA has some disadvantages in its geography because of the two oceans, the Gulf of Mexico and the Rocky Mountains this creat much-crashing weather which creates horrible storms. This is not all that creat these extreme weather events it is also the addiction to Climate change that has created this. some of the effects have been Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Flash floods, Droughts, Wildfires, Blizzards, Ice storms, Nor’easters, Lake-effect snow, Heat waves, Severe thunderstorms, Hail, Lightning, Atmospheric rivers, Derechos, Dust storms, monsoons, Bomb cyclones, And the dreaded polar vortex. one example that is most prevalent is hurricanes there has been an increase of hurricanes since the 1980s this include measures of intensity, frequency, and duration as well as the number of strongest. this has been happening because of the sea surface temperatures in the region that Atlantic hurricanes form and move through. this is happening due to some factors that influence these local sea surface temperatures, including natural variability, human-induced emissions of heat-trapping gases, and particulate pollution. This is not the only factor it also has to do with the atmosphere that has changed too. this change in the atmosphere is the pollution that allows more sunlight to warm the ocean and human-caused heat-trapping gases which lead to sea surface temperatures rising.
https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/highli … me-weather
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/wh … tastrophes

Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, hurricanes, floods, and droughts are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. As global temperatures continue to rise, so does the likelihood and intensity of these extreme weather events. This is because the increased heat causes more water to evaporate from oceans and other bodies of water, leading to more intense and frequent precipitation. Additionally, warmer air can hold more moisture, leading to more intense and prolonged droughts. These changes in weather patterns have significant impacts on our communities, economies, and ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for action to address climate change.

Yes, I completely agree with the statement above. As many know, and as I have learned in the web sites below, greenhouse gasses specifically trap heat in the atmosphere to make temperature and weather perfect for the mass amounts of life on Earth. Yet, human activity has caused the rate of greenhouse gasses emitted into the atmosphere to increase a great deal, only leading to global warming. Though temperatures rising isn't the only problem, as it creates many more problems throughout Earth's climate change, more specifically seen in the extreme weather. Like Gavin said, the increase in overall temperature leads to faster evaporation of water, leaving more and more places in droughts. With this evaporation occurring more frequently, hurricanes will become more and more intense, just like we have seen with hurricane Katrina 18 years ago. Though climate change is causing droughts, it also causes the complete opposite too, flooding and snow storms. Which is also due to the extreme increase in water vapor throughout the atmosphere. That is exactly why I agree with Gavin, about the fact that society needs to identify and solve our part in global warming, before extreme weather destroys more.

Sites Used:
https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2021/ … l-warming/
https://www.nationalacademies.org/based … e%20season.
https://keelingcurve.ucsd.edu/
https://www.climate.gov/news-features/u … ord%20warm.

Heat waves are occurring more frequently, going from an average of two per year in the 1960s to six in 2010-2020, this is a result of climate change. The greenhouse gasses trapped in Earth's atmosphere are causing climate change, this is because the more greenhouse gasses there are, the more heat from the sun is trapped. Usually, the sun would warm up the earth during the day and the heat would leave in the night, but due to the high amount of greenhouse gasses, the heat can't leave during the night and gradually the temperature of the earth began to rise. Source: https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/ … heat-waves

Many people recently have noticed that hurricanes have become more and more intense. This change in pattern however is not random or a coincidence at all. It is caused by climate change. These storms are becoming more intense, because the oceans are heating up. When oceans grow warmer, there is more evaporation (such as a pot of boiling water). Therefore, the increased evaporation and moisture in the air creates a space for increased rain (NASA, 2022). With this increased rain, it causes storms to be pulled in, making hurricanes significantly more damaging and risky once they hit land.
source: https://climate.nasa.gov/news/3184/a-fo … g-climate/

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I completely agree that the intensification of hurricanes is a result of climate change. You pointed out that warmer oceans lead to increased evaporation and moisture in the air, resulting in more rainfall and intense storms. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that the probability of a hurricane becoming a Category 3 or higher has increased by about 8% per decade over the past 40 years due to human-caused climate change (Emanuel, 2017). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says since the 1980s, there has been an increase in Category 4 and 5 hurricanes in the Atlantic basin, likely due to warmer ocean temperatures (NOAA, 2021). I believe that it is important that we recognize the role of climate change in the intensification of hurricanes and take action to reduce our carbon footprint and mitigate its effects.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1920849117
https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/global-warmin … urricanes/

I agree with you both. Both of you mentioned how hurricanes are becoming more intense and dangerous. You both pointed out that ocean temperatures are increasing. To add to that, Climate change makes hurricanes more dangerous. Climate change is making flooding and wind damage from hurricanes more common in the U.S. That means dangerous storms are getting more frequent, even though the total number of storms isn't changing (Hersher, 2023). It is important to recognize how hurricanes are not increasing or decreasing in the amount there are, but instead increasing in their intensity. This increase in intensity can cause more damage to the homes, cities, and states they are hitting.
Source:
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/27/1158969044/why-hurricanes-feel-like-theyre-getting-more-frequent#:~:text=Climate%20change%20makes%20hurricanes%20more%20dangerous%20Climate%20change%20is%20making,of%20storms%20isn't%20changing.

When one thinks of climate change, one thinks of our planet getting warmer, so then why are snow storms and hurricanes getting more severe? It’s true, most natural disasters, including wildfires and storms, have been getting worse along with the rise of climate change. In addition to the planet getting warmer, it’s also getting wetter. This is because warm air has the ability to hold more moisture than cooler air. The atmosphere holding more water is one of the main factors that cause harsher hurricanes and storms. Hurricanes are also becoming more and more dangerous because of the rising oceans. When land ice melts, it causes the oceans to rise. This means when there is a storm or hurricane, it is imperative that it’s mild. The water has no place to go if the oceans are full, causing severe flooding. Along with the ever-rising climate concerns, comes a financial burden for the government and individuals. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that climate change-caused weather disasters have caused 355 weather disasters since 1980. These disasters have resulted in over 2.54 trillion dollars worth of damages.If the mass destruction of our planet isn’t enough motivation to make major changes, the financial impact should be.

Sources: https://www.c2es.org/content/extreme-we … te-change/
https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/conten … d%20floods.
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billio … 20trillion.

Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases. The primary greenhouse gases responsible for global warming are carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, which trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and cause the planet's temperature to rise. According to NASA, the Earth's temperature has risen about 1.1 degrees Celsius since the late 19th century, and most of the warming has occurred in the last four decades. This rapid increase in temperature is causing significant impacts on the planet, including rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and changes in precipitation patterns. One of the primary drivers of global warming is the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), human activities have caused an increase of approximately 1.0 degrees Celsius in global temperatures since the pre-industrial era. Furthermore, the IPCC projects that global temperatures will continue to rise, and if emissions are not significantly reduced, the Earth could warm by more than 4 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, which would have catastrophic consequences for ecosystems and human societies. In addition to rising temperatures, global warming is also causing other significant environmental impacts. For example, the Arctic sea ice has been rapidly melting in recent decades, with the extent of sea ice in September 2020 being the second-lowest on record. This loss of sea ice has a significant impact on Arctic ecosystems and wildlife, such as polar bears and walruses, which depend on the ice for hunting and breeding. Furthermore, as the sea ice melts, it exposes more of the dark ocean surface, which absorbs more heat and causes further warming, creating a positive feedback loop that could accelerate the rate of global warming.(https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/)

Rising global temperatures can cause higher sea surface temperatures, which give hurricanes more energy to intensify. Furthermore, climate change can modify atmospheric factors such as wind patterns and moisture content, which can affect storm development and behavior. I think it will raise concerns in the US.

Extreme weather may or may not have been caused my climate change. This may be true but however we cannot deny that climate change and greenhouses gasses definitely have a effect on extreme weather conditions that have happened over the world in the last decade. Rising sea levels is not exactly an extreme weather condition but is a effect of climate change that will cause a threat to humanity in the future.

I agree with your point that extreme weather is a virtue of climate change. Events from flash floods, to extreme drought are all being intensified by climate change. It is understood that the 2021 drought which was experienced in the western United States was 6 times more likely to take place due to climate change. Rainfall rates have also been seen to climb 7% each degree (Fahrenheit) of warming which takes place on earth, intensifying flooding, and hurricanes. Currently living close to the ocean, it gives me concern that we could see substantial sea level rise, resulting in coastal flooding, which has already been experienced in my our town. All of these issues bring to light the fact that with the catastrophes come a cost, physically, mentality and monetarily.

I agree with your point, I believe climate change is what heavily affects the weather and gives us these extreme weather conditions. Things like heat waves and big storms will continue to happen if we don't try to stop climate change and fix our choices.

Extreme weather is natural, but also can be effects of climate change. The extreme weather can be unseasonal, and therefore harmful for a majority of times. This weather can be unusual, which makes it so extreme. There can be long lasting affects of extreme weather, for example effects of hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts and wildfires.

hello,
I totally agree with you and what you said because for me if we don't do anything it's for the farming that will be hard so i believe in the young people for that.

I agree with you. People throw out their dishes in the nature and it causes climate changes.

With fuels messing with the greenhouse gases and new weather coming to play how do we stop this or make sure it don´t get worse. How do we keep others and us safe from these extreme weathers.

I think that the most important change to make towards preventing dangerous weather events is to transition away from fossil fuels. Using different power sources such as solar energy and hydropower instead of fossil fuels, which got us into this mess in the first place, seems to be the only way out. We  definitely aren’t going to see any improvement if we continue burning fossil fuels at the rate we are now! Of course, switching the world’s main energy sources isn’t something students like us can do in our own, but if people can put enough pressure on governments to move in a more sustainable direction, I think that they will have to listen eventually.

Global warming is an extreme change in weather. It’s happening due to our pollution. Global warming causes us to have extreme heat waves and is extremely bad for our environment. Implementing small habits such as recycling and trying to walk more often can help with our pollution problem. Less pollution will equal global warming to slow down and hopefully one day end.

Global Warming increases the heat trapping in earth's atmosphere. It is mostly caused by human activities, primarily burning fossil fuels. This is catastrophic to the environment, as it increases pollution. It affects other ecosystems as well, ruining habitats. To reduce climate change, saving energy or fueling it so that it's reusable is necessary.

I agree. we need to start doing something now and start changing the way that we are doing thing. we need to start caring about our planet and what we are doing to the environment. I also believe that we need to start using different energy sources like saving energy and start actually doing things differently other wise the next generation won't have a world t live in.

Global warming is caused by all the greenhouse gases trapped in the atmosphere. Burning fossil fuels and transportation create the greenhouse gases which as a result, heat up the atmosphere. As the temperatures rise, the ice in the Arctic, Greenland, and other places, starts to melt. This isn't only affecting the animals that rely on ice for survival, but it also affects us. As the sea levels rise, cities start to flood. Currently 50% of the population lives on coasts and if all the ice melts, it will leave 4.5 billion people homeless. If we don't want all of this to happen, we must take action before its too late.

i live in Vancouver where we have super long and wet autumns that slowly transition to winter. this year, it didn't start to rain until late October which was confusing because it usually starts to pour buckets in September.It felt weird and dry and definitely not normal. about a week after we started to have normal rain it immediately started to get cold. it snowed in November!most years we either get snow in January or not at all.i don't think there is any other possible reason for these unexpected weather conditions other than climate change. and all though the conditions in Vancouver are only unexpected not unsafe, Im sure there are places that are seeing changes that come with consequences.

Carbon emissions and climate change have caused more drastic weather, like warmer summers and colder winters. The summer this year  was especially long where I live. It was warm and sunny until October, and only now in November did it get cooler. There have also have been a lot of higher temperatures, over a hundred degrees (Fahrenheit) for a few days in September, if I remember correctly. These changes are likely caused by climate change.

Acid rain is a big problem for the environment. While most of it is not caused by carbon emissions on a large scale, it is still caused by emissions of other gases. Carbon dioxide does make the rain more acidic though, and this has a huge effect on what species can live in an ecosystem. Too low of a pH can prevent some aquatic species like mayflies from reproducing and kills off the species.

Climate change and extreme weather events are related because, before all of this climate change, extreme weather events were much rarer than they are now. But because of this new pollution and climate change, they are much more frequent.

Hello Charles! You are right. I live in the mountains, in northen Italy, this summer it almost never rained, in Agust it started to rain a lot, a small village (CASE DI VISO, Ponte di Legno) was overwhelmed by the river that crossed it, destroying road, houses and the nature that surrounded it. The problem is that we are having no rain at all or flooding.