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Bloomberg Endorses Obama- Brings up Climate Change

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Mayor Bloomberg's Statement Starts Climate Debate

By Mark Paquette
November 03, 2012; 5:00 AM.


Climate change was not much of an issue in the presidential campaign until Hurricane Sandy hit New York City, rattling Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Bloomberg endorsed President Barack Obama Thursday, stating he feels the president is the better candidate to tackle the global climate change that he believes might have contributed to Sandy.

"Our climate is changing," Bloomberg wrote in an opinion piece for Bloomberg View. "And while the increase in extreme weather we have experienced in New York City and around the world may or may not be the result of it, the risk that it might be--given this week's devastation--should compel all elected leaders to take immediate action."

With that statement, Bloomberg put the issue of climate change front and center in the presidential election.

"[Before Sandy] The topic did not come up during the three presidential debates, and the candidates have not provided detailed legislative or regulatory plans outlining their stances on the issue," stated the New York Times.

Bloomberg is correct that New York City has seen more than its fair share of hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes and heat waves recently.

Hurricanes

--Sandy in 2012 and Irene in 2011

Heat Waves/Excessive Warmth

--Endured in July 2012, March 2012, July 2011, July 2010, April 2009 and June 2007

Tornadoes

--EF0 tornado near Breezy Point on Sept. 8, 2012

--Two tornadoes (one an EF1) in Brooklyn and Queens on Sept. 16, 2010

--EF1 tornado in the Bronx on July 25, 2010

--EF2 tornado in Brooklyn and Staten Island on Aug. 8, 2007

Snowstorms

--19.0 inches from Jan. 25-27, 2011

--20.0 inches from Dec. 26-27, 2010 (called "Snowmageddon)

--20.9 inches from Feb. 25-26, 2010

--26.9 inches from Feb. 11-12, 2006

Data suggests that severe weather events have hampered the millions of people living in one of the world's largest cities more often in the past five years as compared to the roughly 10 previous years.

AccuWeather.com Climate Change Blogger Brett Anderson also confirms that "Water levels are higher in New York City than they were 30 years ago and sea surface temperatures of the Atlantic off the Northeast coast are warmer than normal."

According to a recent report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), sea levels along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Massachusetts are rising three to four times faster than the global average over the past two decades.



That, the USGS states, is increasing the threat of serious coastal flooding during major storms.

However, the question still remains as to whether the recent rash of extreme weather and the unusually warm Atlantic is due to rapid climate change or is a part of a natural cycle that leads to episodes of violent weather.

The New York City area experienced plenty of extreme weather events from the late 1940s to the early 1960s, when the sea surface temperatures were warm--but not as warm as presently.

During that time, New York City was impacted by major snowstorms, and three tropical systems (Connie, Diane and Edna) impacted the area in a span of two years (1954-55).

In Anderson's opinion, "I cannot really say for sure that this extremely rare event [Sandy] was a product of climate change."

"However, as the planet continues to warm and the sea levels continue to rise, we can probably expect to see a continued increase in these extreme weather events over the coming decades."

AccuWeather.com Expert Senior Meteorologist Bernie Rayno continued the discussion by stating, "The term 'climate change' is one of the most misunderstood terms ever created."

"Is the climate changing? Of course it is, it has been changing since the dawning of time. It always changes. The question is, 'are humans contributing to this change or is it just a part of the nature cycle of the Earth?' Does Anthropogenetic (man-made) Global Warming exist?"

"My belief," Rayno continued, "is that much of what we are seeing is part of the overall climate cycle. The forces that control the Earth's climate are many and complex. Trying to blame one single element on changing something so complex is a gross error."

"It is also incorrect to single man-made global warming as the single factor for Sandy. This is a clear knee-jerk reaction. This was also done with Hurricane Katrina, which is now widely accepted as an incorrect conclusion."


http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/mayor-bloombergs-statement-sta/1004741
 
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Big Muddy rancher said:
Maybe they should move all those coastal dwellers to Omaha :D

And they could all vacation in the Sandhills and still walk in the sand...Good idea Big Muddy.. :wink:
 

okfarmer

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another failed promise, the sea level hasn't been lowered. It increased to 20 ft waves in NYC. I thought the big terrorist was going to raise his burka and calm the waters?
 

gmacbeef

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Faster horses said:
Why am I not surprised that Bloomberg would endorse Obama. :? Birds of a feather flock together.

One IDIOT endorsing another. Oldtimer, If Bloomberg had ANY SENSE AT ALL , why did he wait until last evening to cancel the Damn Marathon ? The city is a DISASTER, & he thought pulling Police & emergency personnel off search & rescue & maintaining order to run A DAMN RACE was a GOOD idea ? That should have happened Tuesday. It's just COMMON SENSE !
 

Steve

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While not really comical,.. there is a bit of irony in the aftermath of sandy for the greenies in the northeast.

I bet some of them are glad they bought the Chevy Volt..

like one owner said " I didn't have to worry about waiting in line for gas.. cause I couldn't get the darn thing charged up enough to get to the station"..

Maybe he should have bought the solar charging package... :? :shock: :lol:

yep,.. between the greenies whining about old rotted trees falling on their cars, the union refusing help, and the liberal mayor wanting to have a marathon.. this thing is really starting to heat up..

but nothing like a few million gallons of free gas to appease them...
 
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New High: 68% See Global Warming As Serious Problem

Friday, November 09, 2012

While there was little talk of climate change during the presidential campaign, the number of U.S. voters who see global warming as a serious problem is at an all-time high.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 68% of Likely U.S. Voters now say global warming is at least a somewhat serious problem, including 38% who think it’s Very Serious. Thirty percent (30%) don’t see global warming as a serious problem, with 12% who think it’s Not At All Serious.
 
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