Can you recommend web-based tools for visualizing human history/civilizations in the context of larger geological timescales and weather changes?
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posted by par court
on Jan 18, 2013 -
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For my health, I want/need to move to the right climate for me, which I'm not sure even exists.
It has to be sunny a lot, not humid, with
very few days over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32C) (I guess I could put up with about 3 weeks like that, and nothing over 100 please) and very few days that are 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-17C) or below. (I don't mind snow.)
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posted by serena15221
on Nov 22, 2012 -
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So, what is the most oil-dependent thing that most people do / western lifestyle choice?
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posted by wormwood23
on Nov 12, 2012 -
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Thirty-something woman with no history experiencing sudden-onset arthritis due to change in geography/altitude/climate? Details after the jump.
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posted by petitemom
on Jun 9, 2012 -
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Does climate change ever work in farmers favor? If one region becomes inhospitable for growing a crop due to climate change (like coffee in Peru), does it mean another part of the world may become perfect for growing that crop that was previously not?
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posted by secretbenjamin
on May 27, 2012 -
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Will someone tell me what's wrong with the data cited and resulting conclusion
here that the last ten years have seen a
cooling trend in the United States?
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posted by codswallop
on Nov 7, 2011 -
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Due to very busy schedules, the earliest time we can take a vacation this year is the second half of October. We originally planned to go to Turkey, but Lonely Planet says that Cappadocia basically shuts down due to cold in mid October. So is that true, and if so, what other similar places would you suggest for a week at that time of year, in Europe? A little culture would be nice, since the rest of the tip will be spent in the Greek isles.
posted by smackfu
on Aug 22, 2011 -
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I'm developing a series of specials based on big, dangerous, epic stunts all revolving around water to raise awareness about all the ways we're abusing and destroying this vital precious resource. would love some ideas along the lines of - kayak the Bering Strait, as it's about to be threatened because of climate change opening up the Northwest Passage. serious, significant risk is a must.
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posted by TMezz
on Jun 28, 2011 -
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Has Spring sprung late? Where can I find data on variations from year to year as to the "starting dates" of certain regional climactic marker events--e.g., leaves fall off the trees; lilacs blooming; first frost? [Particularly looking for data arranged in a visually easy-to-digest way. Also, particularly New England; I ask because Spring in my area feels like it's been slow to come this year, and I don't know if it's just because the weather has been gray that I'm fooling myself, or if the leaves really did pop out later than usual.]
posted by not_on_display
on May 12, 2011 -
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Months ago (possibly a year or two), I heard an NPR interview with an author who made the case that the international community is past the point of being able to mitigate climate change - that the challenge now is radical adaptation (evacuating islands and coastal cities - things like that). This was on Wisconsin Public Radio, but I don't remember whether it was a state or national show. It's possible that he was British or Australian, but it's very possible that I'm mis-remembering that part. Also, I'm almost positive it wasn't James Howard Kunstler (and searching NPR for him doesn't turn up the interview). Any idea who the author could have been, or where I might find the interview? That's almost nothing to go on, but I've seen AskMeFi identify a 30 year-old coffee mug based on a mis-pronounced name and a wish, so I have hope!
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posted by brozek
on May 6, 2011 -
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The Australian government is working out the details for a tax on carbon. Where will the money raised in this tax go? What will it be used for?
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posted by robotot
on Apr 2, 2011 -
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Besides letter-writing and reducing your carbon footprint, what else can one do about climate change?
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posted by theNeutral
on Sep 23, 2010 -
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Where should I travel in Asia and the wider world between February and August 2011? Should I travel there and then at all? I'm trying to plan a round-the-world trip and am finding it very difficult. Apologies for my rambling question - I could really do with your help.
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posted by Kirn
on Aug 14, 2010 -
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How much of the difference between US and European carbon footprints is due to differences in climate?
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posted by vim876
on May 30, 2010 -
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Is there any way that major fluctuations in the Earth's climate could have an effect on the temperature of the Earth's core? What about its density? Could temperature changes cause some sort of change in the planet's gravity or magnetic fields? Could changing weather have any other effect on the Earth's interior?
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posted by Captain Cardanthian!
on Feb 28, 2010 -
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In his book
Storms of My Grandchildren, James Hansen makes the case that phasing out coal is the most important thing for humanity to do, to reduce the chances of catastrophic climate change. As such, my question is this: which organizations in Canada and the US are doing the most to advance that aim, both domestically and internationally?
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posted by sindark
on Feb 4, 2010 -
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What single site (preferably), or sites, should I go to for a concise explanation on climate change, and specifically, refuting the arguments made by "climate change skeptics".
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posted by Mwongozi
on Jan 23, 2010 -
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A friend, who leans Ron Paul libertarian, was recently trying to convince me that anthropogenic global warming is largely a myth. A central part of his argument was his claiming that there was recently a petition signed by 40,000 independent climate scientists saying that, in his words, "so-called global warming is bullshit." More inside.
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posted by Ash3000
on Nov 17, 2009 -
38 answers
Good online resources (particularly videos) that explain the seasons of the San Francisco Bay Area?
posted by one_bean
on Oct 7, 2009 -
2 answers
Are parks and lawns highly valued in Australian cities and suburbs? Does drought threaten parks/lawns/gardens in a palpable way?
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posted by GIMG
on Dec 23, 2008 -
13 answers
My question dear MeFites is... do you have any advice for me to help make the transition from very hot to very cold temps. comfortably and cost-effectively?
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posted by katala
on Oct 28, 2008 -
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What are some ideas for addressing the climate/energy crisis that are based on information technology and logistics, rather than environmental science, per se?
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posted by lunchbox
on Oct 9, 2008 -
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I'd like to ask a relatively simple question – what would happen if we switched of traffic lights when we didn't really need them? I'd like to know from an environmental aspect what effect turning off the nations traffic lights would have towards saving electricity and reducing emissions. From a social point of view could the nation's road users manage with such a change? And from a technical innovation view point – could it and should it happen and if so how?
posted by SarahM
on Sep 10, 2008 -
22 answers
Long Term Storage Filter: Is climate control a necessity? What items need special prep to be in non-climate controlled storage?
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posted by Annon E Moose
on Jul 14, 2008 -
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How are the role of scientists and the relationship between them and society changing as the climate questions has become (and will continue to become) more and more acute?
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posted by pica
on Feb 19, 2008 -
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Help me get some perspective about my life and career. Is it stupid to make career decisions based on world trends that haven't happened yet? Or is it stupider to make plans based on the idea that everything will stay pretty much the way it is going?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 29, 2007 -
17 answers
Is it true that the skies in the Southern Hemisphere appear brighter and clearer than Northern Hemisphere skies? I have read this several times from various unscientific sources. If so, what is the reason?
posted by vizsla
on Sep 10, 2007 -
7 answers
Do reasonable arguments for or against global warming actually exist for regular people like me to read? Or must I be stuck with the annoying rhetoric of both sides?
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posted by donmak
on Aug 9, 2007 -
38 answers
What city in the world has the highest number of annual hours of sunshine between temperatures of 15C and 25C (60F and 80F)? (Coz that's where I want to live)
posted by zaebiz
on Jul 19, 2007 -
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Teach me how to transition to a cold climate. What clothes should I buy? Other stuff I should know?
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posted by sdis
on Mar 3, 2007 -
48 answers
Please share resources for learning about, selecting, and planting a garden given a particular climate and soil.
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posted by odinsdream
on Jun 24, 2006 -
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What effect would a massive growth in renewable energy sources have on the environment?
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posted by ganseki
on May 2, 2006 -
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What are the Big Ideas for combating global warming? Who is proposing them? Which do you find most plausible?
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posted by Galvatron
on Apr 3, 2006 -
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I have had eczema all my life, but it has never been as bad as when I’ve lived in Boston, where I live now. I’m appealing to a small subgroup of people on this site, but I’m hoping I can appeal to people with sensitive skin and eczema who live in some of the places where I’m considering moving
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posted by abbyladybug
on Mar 13, 2006 -
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1. Are there maps anywhere that show the geographical distribution of ethnicities and religions accross different regions?
2. Or, does a program exist where I could plug in preference for different feilds (example: religion, climate, geography) and it would spit out the closest region to such specifications?
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posted by scazza
on Mar 15, 2005 -
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I'm looking for recent, reliable statistics on exactly what percentage of climatologists think global warming is (1) occuring, (2) human-caused, and (3) dangerous.
posted by Tlogmer
on Oct 20, 2004 -
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