Rain on Ice
We live in strange times indeed when it rains at the summit of a cold ice cap like Greenland.
Science
science based posts
Heatwave Aftermath
Heatwaves in the Pacific Northwest are bad news for the coastal temperate rainforest.
Heatwave!
The recent Pacific Northwest heatwave has implications for future climate in this region.
Shifting Baseline Syndrome
Two weeks ago I read an article in our regional newspaper about the drought on Vancouver Island and I thought “drought, what drought?” It seemed … Read more
In the Trees
Trees are so much more than just stalks of wood.
Measuring Winter Snow
University of Saskatchewan researchers have developed a model to distribute snow over complex terrain.
Changing Currents in the North Atlantic
In the North Atlantic, changing ocean currents mean changing weather patterns.
The Mystery of Snow Worms
Last week during the cold spell we had two feet of snow in the yard. I went out with the dogs on Sunday morning and … Read more
Polar Vortex or Not?
Was the recent cold wave a function of the polar vortex or another atmospheric phenomenon?
Picture a Scientist
Picture a Scientist is a good documentary about the challenges facing women in science.
