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Metaphors & SoundbitesConsequences & RiskExtreme WeatherAGW & hurricanes: Like tossing a log on the fireAGW & hurricanes: Like tossing a log on the fire Featured
Think of hurricanes as a fire in a fireplace. Global warming isn't the spark but it is that extra log we are throwing onto that fire.
Notes: It is expected that hurricanes will get stronger in a warmer world. (see: Knutson, T. et al. (2010). Tropical cyclones and climate change. Nature Geoscience, (3), 157 - 163.)
Source: Scott Mandia
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byclimatechangecomedian
December 22, 2011
I was there when Scott Mandia gave you this quote and it has stuck with me ever since. I will be using it also. Very beautiful, succinct, and easy to understand analogy. Thanks so much for posting this.