American west hotter than average

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of localized warming in the American West, contrasting it with the broader narrative of global warming. Participants highlight that while climate scientists predict increased droughts and intense rainfall due to global warming, there are also instances of colder temperatures in regions like Alaska and the Midwest. The conversation references various studies and articles, including predictions of future weather patterns and anomalies, emphasizing the complexity of climate change impacts.

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wolram said:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080328091347.htm

Rather than global warming this seems to be local warming, i guess it would be hard to pin an extra degree local warming on global warming.
Got to love it. They are blaming Global Warming for drought.

Climate scientists predict even more and drier droughts in the future

Oh, but wait! Global Warming is causing torrential rains!
Environment: Intense rainfall due to global warming could raise flood risk

Rainfall is expected to increase with global warming

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/aug/08/climatechange.flooding

This is excellent news, let's call the people in your article and let them know that Global Warming is coming to their rescue. :rolleyes:

Meanwhile Alaska is having the coldest summer in recorded history and the entire US Midwest is below average in temperature for the year.

http://www.adn.com/life/story/473786.html

And this is a link from the article about Global Warming :biggrin:

Coolest Winter Since 2001 For U.S., Globe, According To NOAA Data

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080314175834.htm
 
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This just in -- due to global warming, 50% of all weather statistics exceed the median value. Also suspected of causing maximums as well.
 

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