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Arbitrary to some degree, although professional meteorologists accept this definition.
And, if you insist on defining it by the sun, the solstice should less-arbitrarily be the midpoint of summer, not the start of it. (Some cultures do go by this method).
trickybeck wrote:
And, if you insist on defining it by the sun, the solstice should less-arbitrarily be the midpoint of summer, not the start of it. (Some cultures do go by this method).
I've always thought that was weird...solstice being the start, that is.
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
trickybeck wrote:
Meteorological summer starts June 1st 
. Why people refer to astronomical summer as the common start date is beyond me.
. Why people refer to astronomical summer as the common start date is beyond me.Because that's what my calendar says and I don't give enough of a shit to argue with it
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
I've noticed that the vast bulk of hot days in Australia happen AFTER the Summer Solstice. I have a theory that the first "half" of astronomical Summer" warms up the water and earth. During the last half of astrological Summer, and well into Autumn/Fall, the heat from the sun is compounded by radiant heat stored in the earth and water.
By the way, a week of 122F and over (50C) in the city a couple of Summers back. Not impressed with you pansies.
By the way, a week of 122F and over (50C) in the city a couple of Summers back. Not impressed with you pansies.
We're supposed to hit triple digits here for the next few days. Yay!
Anyone in CO getting smoked out?
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Exxon CEO admits to fossil fuels causing global warming; suggests we all just deal with it.
He'd really appreciate it if we all dealt with it by cranking the AC and making sure everyone else globally gets AC in their place to crank up as well.
Edited, Jun 28th 2012 9:00am by Jophiel
AP wrote:
ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson says fears about climate change, drilling, and energy dependence are overblown.
In a speech Wednesday, Tillerson acknowledged that burning of fossil fuels is warming the planet, but said society will be able to adapt. The risks of oil and gas drilling are well understood and can be mitigated, he said. And dependence on other nations for oil is not a concern as long as access to supply is certain, he said.
Tillerson blamed a public that is "illiterate" in science and math, a "lazy" press, and advocacy groups that "manufacture fear" for energy misconceptions in a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations.
[...]
Tillerson, in a break with predecessor Lee Raymond, has acknowledged that global temperatures are rising. "Clearly there is going to be an impact," he said Wednesday.
But he questioned the ability of climate models to predict the magnitude of the impact. He said that people would be able to adapt to rising sea levels and changing climates that may force agricultural production to shift.
"We have spent our entire existence adapting. We'll adapt," he said. "It's an engineering problem and there will be an engineering solution."
In a speech Wednesday, Tillerson acknowledged that burning of fossil fuels is warming the planet, but said society will be able to adapt. The risks of oil and gas drilling are well understood and can be mitigated, he said. And dependence on other nations for oil is not a concern as long as access to supply is certain, he said.
Tillerson blamed a public that is "illiterate" in science and math, a "lazy" press, and advocacy groups that "manufacture fear" for energy misconceptions in a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations.
[...]
Tillerson, in a break with predecessor Lee Raymond, has acknowledged that global temperatures are rising. "Clearly there is going to be an impact," he said Wednesday.
But he questioned the ability of climate models to predict the magnitude of the impact. He said that people would be able to adapt to rising sea levels and changing climates that may force agricultural production to shift.
"We have spent our entire existence adapting. We'll adapt," he said. "It's an engineering problem and there will be an engineering solution."
He'd really appreciate it if we all dealt with it by cranking the AC and making sure everyone else globally gets AC in their place to crank up as well.
Edited, Jun 28th 2012 9:00am by Jophiel
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
When I got into my car yesterday at 6 pm to go home after work, it was 104 outside.
I seriously ******* hate the summer.
I seriously ******* hate the summer.
Jophiel wrote:
"We have spent our entire existence adapting. We'll adapt," he said. "It's an engineering problem and there will be an engineering solution."
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Yes, and successful adaptation will be directly linked to wealth.
Nice to know that the our nurturing Oil Companies share no blame in this global warming mess. Stupid ignorant masses messing up our world again.
(CEO could use a better speech writer)
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Elinda wrote:
Jophiel wrote:
"We have spent our entire existence adapting. We'll adapt," he said. "It's an engineering problem and there will be an engineering solution."
Yes, and successful adaptation will be directly linked to wealth.
Nice to know that the our nurturing Oil Companies share no blame in this global warming mess. Stupid ignorant masses messing up our world again.
(CEO could use a better speech writer)
Yes, because the oil companies stay in business with the sole goal of destroying the environment. It's not like there's a masive demand for the products they produ-
Oh, wait!
Edited, Jun 28th 2012 12:26pm by Bigdaddyjug
Destroying the environment in a way that produces more demand for the product that destroys the environment is just a perk.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Bigdaddyjug wrote:
Elinda wrote:
Jophiel wrote:
"We have spent our entire existence adapting. We'll adapt," he said. "It's an engineering problem and there will be an engineering solution."
Yes, and successful adaptation will be directly linked to wealth.
Nice to know that the our nurturing Oil Companies share no blame in this global warming mess. Stupid ignorant masses messing up our world again.
(CEO could use a better speech writer)
Yes, because the oil companies stay in business with the sole goal of destroying the environment. It's not like there's a masive demand for the products they produ-
Oh, wait!
Edited, Jun 28th 2012 12:26pm by Bigdaddyjug
the oil co. exec wrote:
Tillerson blamed a public that is "illiterate" in science and math, a "lazy" press, and advocacy groups that "manufacture fear" for energy misconceptions in a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations.
[...]
[...]
The oil companies stay in business with the goal of maximizing profit.
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
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