How Global Warming Can Make Cold Snaps Even Worse

In their political lives, these guys promote "common sense."

But like most Tea Bags, they're clueless about uncommon sense.

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"The key factor is a feedback mechanism of climate change known as Arctic amplification. Here's how to explain the nuts and bolts of it to your under-informed family and friends...Since the difference in temperature between the Arctic and the mid-latitudes helps drive the jet stream (which, in turn, drives most US weather patterns), if that temperature difference decreases, it stands to reason that the jet stream's winds will slow down. Why does this matter?...When these exceptionally wavy jet stream patterns occur mid-winter, it's a recipe for cold air to get sucked southwards. This week, that's happening in spectacular fashion." Eric Holthaus in Quartz.

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"Can Global Warming Be Real If It's Frigid In The United States? Yes, Here's How"

http://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2014/01/can-global-warming-be-real-if-its.html