Climate change?

The Central Coast has had record heat the past several days. SLO hit 112 and Cambria even exceeded 100. Seem to remember Sept had some hot periods last year too. Maybe just normal variation, but maybe not.

Saw a National Geographic show last night that described the consequences of the melting of the tundra in Alaska (and presumably elsewhere in the polar areas). Carbon is locked in the permafrost--not released into the atmosphere as vegetation dies and decay releases carbon. As the tundra melts because of warming caused by GHG emissions the carbon then released further accelerates the warming--classic positive feedback loop with the potential to assume non-linear onset. Another reason to believe that climate change could be much more rapid than most accounts suppose.

Reviewed the state association committee documents over the weekend, including the propositions. Typical political slant to everything. Some things never change--regardless of the laws of nature (they must not be real estate related!!). Will there be a position taken on Proposition 23??? That will be interesting.

A couple posts are in progress. Will get them up before the meetings.