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walkingman

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1. We were just discussing this today. Here in Texas, El Nino usually means we have a wet winter

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Dec 15, 2023, 03:16 PM

Dec 2023

but just the opposite has been true for Central Texas this year. And this article seems to cover all the bases. On one hand it is near historic levels and at the same time is dissipating at a rapid pace - HUH?

I suspect we will have a very dry and hot summer this coming year - I'm not a climate scientist but that seems to be the norm these days. If this continues, which I suspect it will, I think the Chihuahuan Desert will expand to engulf the Austin area and change our landscape dramatically (far fewer trees).

When I see that COP28 was hosted by UAE and the oil producers that pretty much tells the story - we're not taking this seriously.

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El Nio is nearing historic strength. What this means and when it will end. [View all] elleng Dec 2023 OP

We were just discussing this today. Here in Texas, El Nino usually means we have a wet winter walkingman Dec 2023 #1

Yes, I was concerned about COPS28 also. elleng Dec 2023 #2

My ultimate take away from what I read here slightlv Dec 2023 #3