Tag Archives: Extreme Weather

Canada’s Recent DERECHO was a DOOZY: The Science and Impacts of Derechos, Downbursts, and Tornados

Posted on June 10, 2022 by paulbeckwith

Jun 9, 2022 I was on an island in cottage country on Saturday May 21st, 2022 when Canada’s first Derecho since 1999 passed over me like a freight train. Fortunately, there were no tornados or downbursts in my immediate vicinity, … Continue reading →

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Calgary’s Saddledome Stadium: Ground Zero for Epic Flooding from Climate Driven Extreme Weather

Posted on July 9, 2021 by paulbeckwith

Calgary’s Saddledome Stadium: Ground Zero for Epic Flooding from Climate Driven Extreme Weather // Jul 7, 2021 I am in downtown Calgary, Alberta next to the famous Saddledome stadium. I’m glad my visit was not a week later, since the … Continue reading →

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Climate Change Cremation Consequences: Paradise Lost

Posted on November 18, 2018 by paulbeckwith

Climate Change Cremation Consequences: Paradise Los:  1 of 2 // Nov 17, 2018 As people age they tend to think about their own mortality more, and plan their final exit, whether it be cremation or burial. Many people in Paradise, California … Continue reading →

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Trifecta: Climate Tipping Points: Atmospheric/Ocean Circulation, Gary Null Podcast, Radio EcoShock Interview

Posted on November 1, 2018 by paulbeckwith

Climate Tipping Points: Atmospheric and Ocean Circulation // Nov 1st, 2018 Presently, global average temperature is rising 0.25C per decade. However nonlinear, tipping points can greatly increase this rate of warming. Atmospheric circulation (jetstreams) and ocean circulation (currents like the … Continue reading →

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What’s Not To Like? Extinction Radio, Vanishing Sea Ice, EcoShock

Posted on June 16, 2017 by paulbeckwith

Here is Paul’s recent ‘Interview with Paul Beckwith‘ on Extinction Radio.  This is in Part Two, starts at 5:20, and is about 1:14 long.  Mike is an incredible interviewer, who has ardently sustained his keen vision in continuing to produce … Continue reading →

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Record Ottawa River Flooding From Climate Change

Posted on May 9, 2017 by paulbeckwith

Record Ottawa River Flooding From Climate Change // Published on May 8, 2017 In July, 2013 downtown Calgary had record flooding with insured losses exceeding $6 Billion. Three weeks later, extensive Toronto flooding from torrential rains cost more than $1 … Continue reading →

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