Climate in the 21st Century

[DIY-HP-LED]

Russia state TV discusses nuclear strike on Yellowstone volcano

A retired Russian naval officer spoke on TV about the theoretical effectiveness of a possible nuclear strike on a U.S. volcano.

www.newsweek.com

They had better worry more about multiple megaton explosions in Moscow from multiple countries, if they try, ditto for UK tsunamis.

 

[cannabineer]

They had better worry more about multiple megaton explosions in Moscow from multiple countries, if they try, ditto for UK tsunamis.

yeah, it would be an unqualified Bad Idea. But autocrats under stress have a poor record for rationality. ~shrug~

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

Many don't even own a trusty snow shovel! I will be pandemonium, chaos in California.

Winter storm slams the West Coast, prompting rare blizzard warnings in Southern California

A slow-moving winter storm has struck the West Coast, flooding highways in Los Angeles and prompting rare blizzard warnings in Southern California.

www.cnn.com

In its first-ever blizzard warning, the National Weather Service in San Diego said the San Bernardino County mountains could see 3 to 5 feet of snow through Saturday morning.

Blizzard warnings were also issued for Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Saturday afternoon. Up to 5 feet of snow is possible with some isolated areas seeing between 7 and 8 feet.

“This storm system will be unusually cold, and snow levels will be very low. In fact, areas very close to the Pacific Coast and also into the interior valleys that are not accustomed to seeing snow, may see some accumulating snowfall,” the National Weather Service said early Friday.

 

[BudmanTX]

sounds like something we got a couple of years ago.....the Freeze of 21 down here....

 

[Dr.Amber Trichome]

sounds like something we got a couple of years ago.....the Freeze of 21 down here....

21 degrees is Childs play.

 

[BudmanTX]

Try 9 during the day, negatives at night with snow....and it was 2021 Feb

21 degrees is Childs play.

 

[BudmanTX]

21 degrees is Childs play.

And this was my front yard

Not so fun when your all electric

 

[Dr.Amber Trichome]

And this was my front yard
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Not so fun when your all electric

What’s that all about?

 

[Dr.Amber Trichome]

Try 9 during the day, negatives at night with snow....and it was 2021 Feb

That’s perky!

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

Parts of metro Los Angeles are still under a historic blizzard warning as heavy snow and rain pummel region

A rare blizzard warning remains in effect for parts of Southern California -- including the Los Angeles region -- Saturday as some areas endure heavy snow and record rainfall that has delivered dangerous flooding.

www.cnn.com

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

IMHO domestic solar, wind and power storage should be encouraged for those who own their own homes and utility incentives structured to help this distributed form of power generation and storage to reduce the load on the main power grid and increase its, capacity, flexibility and resiliency. Most homeowners can generate a few kilowatts of power either by solar or wind and soon will be able to store hours or days' worth of that power while powering their own EV. No need to deliver as much power to a city when a lot of the homes in the suburbs are generating and storing most of their requirements while providing excess power and even storage capacity to the local city grid.

How Much Land Would It Require To Get Most Of Our Electricity From Wind & Solar? - CleanTechnica

How Much Land Would it Require to Get Most of Our Electricity directly occupied by wind and solar infrastructure by 2035

cleantechnica.com

 

[CANON_Grow]

IMHO domestic solar, wind and power storage should be encouraged for those who own their own homes and utility incentives structured to help this distributed form of power generation and storage to reduce the load on the main power grid and increase its, capacity, flexibility and resiliency. Most homeowners can generate a few kilowatts of power either by solar or wind and soon will be able to store hours or days' worth of that power while powering their own EV. No need to deliver as much power to a city when a lot of the homes in the suburbs are generating and storing most of their requirements while providing excess power and even storage capacity to the local city grid.

How Much Land Would It Require To Get Most Of Our Electricity From Wind & Solar? - CleanTechnica

How Much Land Would it Require to Get Most of Our Electricity directly occupied by wind and solar infrastructure by 2035

cleantechnica.com

I fully agree, improving resiliency is a major benefit that doesn't get promoted to the extent it should. While new generation and storage gets quite a bit of attention, there should be incentives to decrease energy waste via better insulation, windows, and even design/layout for new builds. Passive building design should be promoted where feasible.

 

[doublejj]

IMHO domestic solar, wind and power storage should be encouraged for those who own their own homes and utility incentives structured to help this distributed form of power generation and storage to reduce the load on the main power grid and increase its, capacity, flexibility and resiliency. Most homeowners can generate a few kilowatts of power either by solar or wind and soon will be able to store hours or days' worth of that power while powering their own EV. No need to deliver as much power to a city when a lot of the homes in the suburbs are generating and storing most of their requirements while providing excess power and even storage capacity to the local city grid.

How Much Land Would It Require To Get Most Of Our Electricity From Wind & Solar? - CleanTechnica

How Much Land Would it Require to Get Most of Our Electricity directly occupied by wind and solar infrastructure by 2035

cleantechnica.com

In California all new homes must have solar....

 

[doublejj]

Many don't even own a trusty snow shovel! I will be pandemonium, chaos in California.

Winter storm slams the West Coast, prompting rare blizzard warnings in Southern California

A slow-moving winter storm has struck the West Coast, flooding highways in Los Angeles and prompting rare blizzard warnings in Southern California.

www.cnn.com

In its first-ever blizzard warning, the National Weather Service in San Diego said the San Bernardino County mountains could see 3 to 5 feet of snow through Saturday morning.

Blizzard warnings were also issued for Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Saturday afternoon. Up to 5 feet of snow is possible with some isolated areas seeing between 7 and 8 feet.

“This storm system will be unusually cold, and snow levels will be very low. In fact, areas very close to the Pacific Coast and also into the interior valleys that are not accustomed to seeing snow, may see some accumulating snowfall,” the National Weather Service said early Friday.

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The Northbound thru-hikers on the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) will start to shove off from San Diego in about 2 weeks for their 5-6 month hike from Mexico to Canada thru Cal/Ore/Wa. It's a dangerous trek on a good year(low snow/no fires). But Heavy snow for much of the trail and extreme water crossings will make the 2023 hike lethal at some points. This year will not be for the weak.

Pacific Crest Trail Association - Preserving, Protecting and Promoting

The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the best trail experiences on Earth. We’re on a mission to protect it forever. Join us.

www.pcta.org

 

[doublejj]

Watch these hearty souls River crossings on the PCT in 2017, the last above average snow year in the Sierra. 2 hikers perished while attempting water crossings on the PCT in 2017. There's even more snow in 2023...

 

[doublejj]

Yosemite National Park closed through March 1 due to severe weather conditions

Yosemite National Park will remain closed through the rest of February due to severe weather conditions, the National Park Service announced.

Yosemite National Park closes due to severe weather conditions

Yosemite National Park's closure, cause by severe weather conditions, will last until Wednesday, March 1.

www.sfgate.com

 

[bursto]

and im baking my outdo weed in 38-40 c temps 100 deg farhrenheit

 

[cannabineer]

and im baking my outdo weed in 38-40 c temps 100 deg Fahrenheit
send some cold here please

Thwaites Glacier is dying to lend a hand

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

An example of recent automotive news, as it shifts to EVs battery prices and technology will be critical. The global competition for technology and price has started in a Darwinian race for niches and supremacy.

CATL flexes scale, power with EV battery 'price war'

CATL, the world's largest battery maker, has offered to cut costs for Chinese automakers, a move that demonstrates its market power and could also widen China's cost advantage in electric vehicles.

www.autonews.com

 

[DIY-HP-LED]

Transitioning the grid in the UK, cheap battery storage is the key to make it all happen and make it viable. The mass production of cheap improved batteries for the EV market will impact the grid and other industries like farming too. It is just getting started now, but the next decade should see mass adoption of EVs, heat pumps and renewable sources.

Distributed renewable energy generation and storage by homeowners would also reduce the demand on national grids and provide energy storage for them in millions of home battery banks and generating power from millions of home solar or wind turbine setups. There is huge untapped potential generation and storage in the rooftops of suburbs and bedroom communities surrounding all cities. Policies, incentives and the idea of free transportation using EVs and energy independence should be attractive to many, high energy costs will act as an incentive too. If you add up the energy costs of electricity, gas or oil for heating and gasoline for the car(s), it amounts to a significant monthly cost that can all be rolled into one power bill, and you can generate and store most if not all the energy yourself in most places and even offset your grid bill with excess, if you own your own home. The key difference will be the dramatic drop in solar panel prices and cheap battery storage that should be caused by mass battery production to meet EV demand.

THIS is Why the Grid is Ready for Electric Cars!
94,510 views Feb 9, 2023 #norway #windturbine #power
Can the National Grid really cope with electric vehicles?! That's the question we get asked A LOT on the Fully Charged Show and so we thought it was time to ask the experts. In this episode Helen takes us over, under and into the inner workings of the incredible infrastructure powering our homes and readying the grid for mainstream adoption of electric vehicles. From renewable energy see-saw cables, hidden underground tunnels and secret control rooms, Helen shows us the remarkable journey the electrons travel before they end up powering our kettles, phones, laptops, cars and the myriad of other things we plug in every day!