Why is the Georgia Drought a Problem? Compelling TED Video Gives the Answer along with the Latest News on Al Gore and Includes Lake Lanier Drought Pics
T.E.D., which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, began in 1984
as an annual conference. Now owned by The Sapling Foundation, TED is the
preeminent gathering for thought leaders from around the world and amplified by
the power of the Internet. Host to weekly talks, the TED.com website is a
wonderful hub of information.
Back in February, a TED video was posted which gives us the latest news on Al
Gore and an important update on the facts and predictions offered in Mr. Gore’s
Oscar-winning film, An Inconvenient Truth. It is a 30-minute update which
everyone who breathes needs to see. It is truly superb and the Lake
Lanier drought pics alone will open your eyes.
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Florida Rainfall Patterns Help Illustrate Sources and Dangers of Ocean Acidification
Clear to Mostly Cloudy in Moments
The atmospheric patterns which give Florida its pleasant weather also used to
provide it with adequate rainfall to keep skiable lakes and the aquifer topped
off nicely during every month of the year.
Overdevelopment (which I refer to as urban sprawl), global warming and the El
Niño effect have changed that in recent years. In fact, when I moved to Florida
two decades ago, we enjoyed regular afternoon downpours during 9 months of the
year or more. Residents, including this author, almost could set our clocks to
the weather. If the time was 3PM, cloud fronts were due to begin building over
the Atlantic Coast and move westward. If it was 5PM and the cable television or
electrical service had not flickered, we were due for at least a brownout at any
moment.
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