[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by BleuM&M

Per the Sciencing educational website: "Water vapor, not carbon dioxide, is the Earth's most critical greenhouse gas. Besides the Sun, water vapor ranks as the second source of Earth's warmth, accounting for about 60 percent of the warming effect. Water vapor captures and holds warmth from the ground and carries that warmth into the atmosphere."

CO2 makes up about .004% of the atmosphere compared to H2O being between 2 - 4%. The Tonga eruption was significant and will cause warmer temps for several years, according to NASA.

Shhh... Facts only confuse him...

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by bonrich

We are snowbirding it here in southwestern NYS. We have had warm weather mid 80's and higher. Heat and humidity is not so bad, but this is the time of year when the BEEs become aggressive and a bit cranky! Flowers have bloomed past their prime and the pollen not in abundance. We may try to sit on our deck in the afternoon with coffee and a snack, and within minutes we are not alone, to the point we give up and go back inside. I tried to do some work in our back yard and I end up being chased out by the bees if I get too close to any kind of a flower. Had one yesterday chased me up our deck and into the house, buzzing around my head.
I don't like bees! Maybe they can tell...........

Interesting problem. Some scientists are worried about bees dying. Maybe a different hair care product should be tried.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by allsport

Having been here a decade and a half, this is by far the worst summer I have ever experienced. The continuing climate changes must be recognized and dealt with . Just saying forget it does not deal with the horrendous problems we are facing.

Finally, the truth is dawning like a newborn morning.

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

Been living in Central Florida for 18 years now. I always felt that I was pretty well acclimated to our summers here.

But this ‘23 season seems to have taken a toll, and generally much more uncomfortable than “normal” late spring and summer. I simply can’t take the humidity and heat as in prior years. Thank god for A/C.

It may be just me and my aging, sensitivity to heat. And/or our Villages summer weather this year is incrementally worse.

Your opinion, and please—- no Climate Change stuff. Enough already on that topic.

We moved to FL in 96' and it took me about 10 years to get used to the heat and humidity. Over time it's gotten easier. It doesn't feel hotter to me now than it has before. I guess I've gotten to the point where it's easier for me to tolerate the heat than the cold. But when it's cold layers make all the difference.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by GATORBILL66

I have been in Florida for 50 years, l lived in Vero Beach, Orlando and now the The Villages. I enjoy the heat as I can remember playing on a traveling softball team and playing up to 6 games a day in over 90 degree weather.

That's why we are here in Florida to enjoy the heat and avoid cold weather. Get out there and enjoy it!

Different people have different HEAT tolerances. But, I notice that there are fewer people playing Picklesball in the afternoon in the last 2 months. I think that the average TV Lander is seeing afternoon HEAT as a problem.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Tyson

In NE Pa. we cant get a day without rain and a temp in the 80s. Worst summer ever. Golf courses are always cart path only so if you have a bad knee you miss a lot of playing.

The oceans are warmer, so there is more moisture in the air.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

Originally Posted by lphallrd View Post
Same issue with bees buzzing around like crazy in central Ohio. Had to remove the hummingbird feeders to reduce the bees on patio and got stung in the process. Ouch!!





I think she is probably being bothered by hornets. Bees do not bother people, but right now the hornets are looking to hibernate for the winter and they are very aggressive.

That makes sense to me. The only honeybee that I ever heard of as being aggressive is the Africanized honeybee. But, I have NOT heard about them this year. But, I am NOT a bee expert.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

Here in NH on the seacoast it is sunny, 75 degrees with very low humidity. It was very foggy this morning, but it burned off.

OH yes, to die for......please don't rub it in.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Except, it doesn’t

OK, that post is ssssooo eloquent on the subject that I will stop believing all the science that I have heard on TV or read online and I promise that I will believe that eloquent post.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by BleuM&M

Per the Sciencing educational website: "Water vapor, not carbon dioxide, is the Earth's most critical greenhouse gas. Besides the Sun, water vapor ranks as the second source of Earth's warmth, accounting for about 60 percent of the warming effect. Water vapor captures and holds warmth from the ground and carries that warmth into the atmosphere."

CO2 makes up about .004% of the atmosphere compared to H2O being between 2 - 4%. The Tonga eruption was significant and will cause warmer temps for several years, according to NASA.

OK, I promise to read more about the Tonga eruption and water vapor vs. CO2.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

OK, that post is ssssooo eloquent on the subject that I will stop believing all the science that I have heard on TV or read online and I promise that I will believe that eloquent post.

Now you’re making sense

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

If the 1st sentence is AGREED UPON, then the 2nd sentence would be better erased because it IS CONFUSING!

Confusing to the indoctrinated. So I’ll spell it out: The warnings about excessive heat in this SHORT term heat wave of 4-5 WEEKS is a public service for those that are prone to heat stroke. The unending media BS pushing a fictitious agenda is what we’ve had more than enough of. The second sentence stands
When I get back to the US I’ll post a photograph that will blow your whole climate change caused by fossil fuel right out of the water. Hint: one picture is worth 10,000 repeated internal combustion engine posts

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by phylt

"Scientists say". Enough said. That's like saying "my data shows that"... Or "the survey says...". Or "my statistics show"... I'm NOT saying that it's wrong, BUT it's simple to make statements based upon "scientists". Case in point many decisions re COVID, and what "Scientists said", and were flat wrong.

And THIS is why I asked in my Thread post to pleeeaaasssse not go thru the Global Warming/Climate Change - or totally against it.....arguments. It's been so overdone on TOTV, and what changes??? just more yada - by all of us. And changes ZERO minds. I'm done with my yada.

1st....what scientists said about COVID was NOT wrong overall. Some ordinary people took what was said by the CDC EARLY-ON before all the tests and information had come in (developed). Then later as the KNOWLEDGE about the disease increased (matured), the CDC made other statements. Then the anti-science people compared the LATER knowledge with the EARLY knowledge and said, "Ah Ha, the CDC is inconsistent and therefore wrong, so nobody should believe them.
.......Well, science EVOLVES, knowledge does NOT stand still. To use a simple analogy.....think of scientific knowledge as a flowing stream that picks up more rain as it goes - do NOT think of it as a static, fixed in place, LAKE.
........And one point of a community forum IS to change minds.To put down in writing an individual opinion ( like mine) and MAYBE it changes some minds. If enough people read it then SOME minds MIGHT open up to that opinion. And SOME may NOT. It never hurts to try. People talk at church. People talk at bowling. That changes minds. When someone goes to bowling, they don't carry a sign that says, "only talk to me about the things that I have already made up my mind about." So, theoretically ALL human conversation involves SOME changing of minds.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

And myself and others think that the MASSIVE problem of both increasing world population and Global Warming has been UNDER-REPORTED. Lately, the media has started to report the problem somewhat.

Somewhat?

The incessant brainwashing by media is enough to do Joe Goebbels proud.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Confusing to the indoctrinated. So I’ll spell it out: The warnings about excessive heat in this SHORT term heat wave of 4-5 WEEKS is a public service for those that are prone to heat stroke. The unending media BS pushing a fictitious agenda is what we’ve had more than enough of. The second sentence stands
When I get back to the US I’ll post a photograph that will blow your whole climate change caused by fossil fuel right out of the water. Hint: one picture is worth 10,000 repeated internal combustion engine posts

"Back in the USA" we are waiting with baited breath. And why are the waters surrounding Florida so record HOT. And the approaching hurricane is becoming stronger. And why did I read a science article that predicted that in 30 years Florida will have a mile or more of its coastline underwater? And WHY are some smart people with homes there starting to sell. And I wonder with hurricanes happening to Florida each year, what does the Chamber of Commerce for Florida say to deflect those questions?
........And would I advise a friend to move here to Florida anytime soon? Answer.............no way Jose!