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rillaman

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Why not share the entire study?


Parts of the country have definitely gotten hotter in recent years. Phoenix’s 2 hottest years on record are 2024 and 2025. This winter/spring is its hottest on record. Northern cities are seeing more 90 degree days than they did in the past.

It’s tough to discuss this stuff with morons because they think that “global warming” should impact everywhere on the planet equally, or we have no impact at all. Obviously the truth is that we do have some impact on the planet, but people focus on fossil fuels and the poles instead of things that will have a direct impact on us, like water.
 

rillaman

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BTW, we did less controlled burning on a national level in 2025, compared to prior years (under Biden). So no, it’s not because Colorado went woke.

Colorado has actually increased its controlled burns in recent years.


 

AzIllini

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Why not share the entire study?


Parts of the country have definitely gotten hotter in recent years. Phoenix’s 2 hottest years on record are 2024 and 2025. This winter/spring is its hottest on record. Northern cities are seeing more 90 degree days than they did in the past.

It’s tough to discuss this stuff with morons because they think that “global warming” should impact everywhere on the planet equally, or we have no impact at all. Obviously the truth is that we do have some impact on the planet, but people focus on fossil fuels and the poles instead of things that will have a direct impact on us, like water.
You do have an obsession with Phoenix. The official temperature for Phoenix is measured at the airport in the center of an urban area with a significant heat island effect. Of course it is warmer in recent years as most of the vacant plots of land are being filled in and an airport is made up of lots of cement; it probably is the hottest place in the city.

You also are quoting data for average daily temperature, which is the average over 24 hours. One of the biggest impacts of a heat island is it raises night time temps, which is part of your average. Higher average temperature does not equal more water use.

I am concerned about the Colorado river but 70-80% of the water is used for agriculuture and ranching. Why? Growing water-intensive alfalfa in the desert in Calif makes no sense. And then those farmers export lots of it to China -- and those farmers don't even pay market rates for the water..... Only in America could we be so stupid.
 

Uncoach

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Why not share the entire study?


Parts of the country have definitely gotten hotter in recent years. Phoenix’s 2 hottest years on record are 2024 and 2025. This winter/spring is its hottest on record. Northern cities are seeing more 90 degree days than they did in the past.

It’s tough to discuss this stuff with morons because they think that “global warming” should impact everywhere on the planet equally, or we have no impact at all. Obviously the truth is that we do have some impact on the planet, but people focus on fossil fuels and the poles instead of things that will have a direct impact on us, like water.
LOL. The rest of the study? He did 120 years breaking down into 60 year periods. Homo Sapiens have been inhabiting earth for 200,000 years and you want to point to 2 years. You shouldn’t call other people morons. You are the one who comes into the thread to cry about local issues and claiming other people are trying to win political arguments. Humans have very little control over our earth despite your protests. The temperature of the oceans is the biggest impact on weather, but according to you that can’t be, because humans don’t live in the oceans. Perhaps you could contact your state congressmen and governor to discuss their forestry management strategies.


Oh and don’t blame the guy you didn’t vote for either.


Where’s TdA in your neighborhood these days?
 
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ILisBest

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You can't arrest foreign representatives attending the UN they have immunity. However, Fetterman isn't scoring any points as Mamdani has a higher favorability rating than Netanyahu AMONG AMERICAN JEWS,
So, we should all applaud Mamdani for lying about what he can't do because Netanyahu polls poorly.
 
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JeffT819

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The Senate was founded on Jim Crow?? AOC is incredibly smart.


Not as smart as Tommy Tuberville! Who is one of the dumbest men in the Senate. He didn't know what the 3 branches of the government were. That is the type of genius that Trump is proud to call one of his own.
 

BigWill

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Our youngest never sends an email or even a message in his work day without using AI. So, he needs to cite his AI source every time? My wife uses it in her job all day for presentations, inter-office memos, etc. All Day long. Everyday she works. She works for a top 100 US company and they push all of their employees to use and get more skilled using AI for everything. If you don't, you will be less valued.

Nowadays it is a highly regarded skill to use AI to work faster and more efficient. I guess you could use an asterisk to cite Claude in your automatic signature line on your emails. I asked Grok(that I subscribe to) if I needed to cite it and it said no. But you do you, brother.

Happy 2026🍾
Learning how to add footnotes to papers is an easy way to be safe.
 

BigWill

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BTW, we did less controlled burning on a national level in 2025, compared to prior years (under Biden). So no, it’s not because Colorado went woke.

Colorado has actually increased its controlled burns in recent years.


That STILL is TINY compared to the 14,000,000 acres burned in Canada.
 

BigWill

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You do have an obsession with Phoenix. The official temperature for Phoenix is measured at the airport in the center of an urban area with a significant heat island effect. Of course it is warmer in recent years as most of the vacant plots of land are being filled in and an airport is made up of lots of cement; it probably is the hottest place in the city.

You also are quoting data for average daily temperature, which is the average over 24 hours. One of the biggest impacts of a heat island is it raises night time temps, which is part of your average. Higher average temperature does not equal more water use.

I am concerned about the Colorado river but 70-80% of the water is used for agriculuture and ranching. Why? Growing water-intensive alfalfa in the desert in Calif makes no sense. And then those farmers export lots of it to China -- and those farmers don't even pay market rates for the water..... Only in America could we be so stupid.
Please take a few hours to study current rainfall in major parts of Texass.
Beef cattle are not being killed by temps, but by drowning from excessive rains.
 

rillaman

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LOL. The rest of the study? He did 120 years breaking down into 60 year periods. Homo Sapiens have been inhabiting earth for 200,000 years and you want to point to 2 years. You shouldn’t call other people morons. You are the one who comes into the thread to cry about local issues and claiming other people are trying to win political arguments. Humans have very little control over our earth despite your protests. The temperature of the oceans is the biggest impact on weather, but according to you that can’t be, because humans don’t live in the oceans. Perhaps you could contact your state congressmen and governor to discuss their forestry management strategies.


Oh and don’t blame the guy you didn’t vote for either.


Where’s TdA in your neighborhood these days?

I love how you just start making things up when you get defensive. Then change the subject.

How about that Iran war? Should I talk about how you guys wanted us to celebrate Trump ending a war that he started, only for it to ramp right up again?

Federal forest management decreased in the first year of Trump’s 2nd term.
 

AzIllini

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Neat map.


That is a neat map. One observation is the 1930's had to be a time of real anxiety about the weather. At least 20 states hit all time record temps on your map and the dust bowl was well known. The economy was in shambles and Europe and Asia were heading toward war. They also didn't have the internet, so no video games :) .

Fortunately the rains came back. Maybe in 2026 we need to stop growing alfalfa in California deserts. It is an option but lots of political and legal effort behind the status quo.
 

Uncoach

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I love how you just start making things up when you get defensive. Then change the subject.

How about that Iran war? Should I talk about how you guys wanted us to celebrate Trump ending a war that he started, only for it to ramp right up again?

Federal forest management decreased in the first year of Trump’s 2nd term.
I didn't make things up, nor did I change the subject or get defensive. OTOH, look what you have here.
 
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BigWill

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There is no need. AI information is all around you. You would be wise to accept the reality of what I am sharing with you.
If the paper means nothing to you or your superiors then yes, there is no need.

If the paper means anything to your studies or employment, it could mean EVERYTHING.
 

BigWill

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Ranching is more of a long term play. The rains from this year and last will encourage ranchers to expand the heards.
The late Ted Turner found his huge cattle ranch devoid of decent pasture for beef cattle.

He took a chance and removed internal fencing and restocked with Buffalo.

Upon his recent death he had a thriving business and green pasture from his huge buffalo herd, along with a National chain of restaurants specializing in his buffalo.
 

BigWill

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Things are getting worse...according to panicans like rill.


Katrina landed about 10 miles from my youngest Sister and my Mom's separate homes.

That event spooked my Sister and has had her move over a dozen times since, in Florida, La, built 4 homes from scratch, keeping her real estate agent from retiring and the same for her moving guys.

Sandy was reclassified from hurricane to storm and negated everyone with "hurricane" insurance !
The 3 + feet of water in my home on the first floor was still a pain in the neck.
 

BigWill

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Air Travel in the US these days.

Is this common or unusual ?

A relative wanted to go from NYC to Cinn lately.

I had the necessary frequent miles, so the round trip seat was purchased,

Saturday he arrived at LaGuardia about 7 AM. for non stop flight at 8 ish.

Delayed as # 30 to take off, 5 Hour delay. Landed at Cinn and no gate for disembark for almost 2 more hours. Shuttle bus had departed, found Uber $ 100 to be dropped at the final location.

Final time 14 hours from home to final hotel !