Fresh Air. The Scent of Pine.
Michael Searcy
A Closer Look: The Solar Influence
Isn’t the Sun driving current climate change? Last updated: February 9, 2009 No. Perhaps a better question would be, “Is the Sun contributing to current climate change?” In that case, the answer would be yes. The Sun goes through a 22-year cycle consisting of two 11-year components. At the end of each of these 11-year … Continue reading
A Closer Look: The Role of Water Vapor
Isn’t water vapor the primary greenhouse gas? Yes, water vapor is the primary greenhouse gas. In fact, it contributes between 36% and 66% of the Earth’s greenhouse effect that keeps Earth’s temperature hospitable, depending on location and cloud cover. Odds are you’ve noticed the impact of water vapor on temperature without even realizing it. If … Continue reading
Earth atmosphere makes for a thin skin
On any given day I can jump in my car at my home and, traveling at highway speeds and within the speed limit, be at Disney World in just over an hour. Sometimes that’s a blessing. Sometimes just the opposite. You see Disney lies just a scant 65 miles away. Yet, if you were to … Continue reading
A Closer Look: CO2 Fertilization
Won’t increased levels of CO2 just lead to a “greener” planet? Yes, but there’s a catch. Plants utilize CO2 for growth, so, the theory goes, the more CO2 there is, the more plant growth we should see. This is called “CO2 fertilization”. Some species of plant life respond well to it; others don’t. Responsiveness depends … Continue reading
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The Indicators
Climate Change Indicators
Global Temperature
Global Sea Level
Arctic Ice Melt
Glacial Retreat
Atmospheric CO2 Level
Fresh Air. The Scent of Pine. 