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Notes on winter

The Crucial Years β€’ 2720 implied HN points β€’ 08 Feb 26
🌞 Climate & Environment Weather
  1. Winter offers special pleasures β€” the slick freedom of skating and skiing, the hush of fresh snow, and a playful elegance you don’t get in other seasons.
  2. Climate change is eroding winter: Arctic sea ice loss, fewer freezing days, and declining snowpacks are shortening the season and threatening winter landscapes and sports.
  3. People and institutions are pushing back β€” athletes, activists, businesses and technologists are advocating for climate action and building alternatives like EVs, new batteries, and more solar to help protect winters and public health.

The Texas Flash Floods

The Honest Broker Newsletter β€’ 5849 implied HN points β€’ 06 Jul 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Weather
  1. The recent Texas flash floods were devastating, causing many deaths and showing that a proper warning system is needed. This kind of tragedy should never happen again.
  2. The area where the floods occurred, known as 'flash flood alley', is prone to such disasters, and similar incidents have happened before. The history of flooding in this region is long-standing.
  3. Although flood deaths have decreased over time due to better preparation and warning systems, this recent event highlights that improvements are still needed, especially for vulnerable populations like summer campers.

Come Hell or High Water...

Tom Ryan, Author β€’ 9591 implied HN points β€’ 22 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Weather
  1. The author discusses experiencing unusual stormy weather on a road trip.
  2. Despite usually enjoying good weather on past trips, the author is now closely watching the weather in 2023.
  3. The author humorously reflects on a friend's influence on their travel weather.

Bill introduced in New Hampshire State to halt geoengineering

2nd Smartest Guy in the World β€’ 3970 implied HN points β€’ 30 Jan 24
πŸ”¬ Science Weather
  1. Bill introduced in New Hampshire to prevent deliberate geoengineering activities like cloud seeding and stratospheric aerosol injection.
  2. Weather modification history includes declassified projects like 'Project Popeye' during the Vietnam War.
  3. There have been a large number of weather modification-related patents issued since the ban on military use in 1978.

The Sun When It Is Behind Translucent Clouds, Pale, Moon-Like, and Painless to Gaze Upon

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters β€’ 339 implied HN points β€’ 17 Jan 26
🎭️ Culture Weather
  1. The Sun can look pale, moon-like, and surprisingly painless to stare at when it sits behind a thin, translucent layer of cloud; the solar disc can still appear well defined even though its brightness is much reduced.
  2. There is no widely accepted name for this common-but-unremarked phenomenon, so ordinary search terms return noisy or unrelated results; short candidates that work best include "pale sun," "overcast sun," or "filtered sun."
  3. Both scientific studies and painters have noted similar muted-sun effectsβ€”science uses phrases like "filtered sun" or "sharp-edged sun" while art sometimes depicts dull, moonlike discsβ€”but the effect is lightly studied and not an established concept, so broader use and shared photos could help a canonical name emerge.
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The sound of the sea breathing

lifeboat β€’ 884 implied HN points β€’ 07 Feb 24
πŸ”¬ Science Weather
  1. The sound of the sea breathing is created by billions of tiny air bubbles.
  2. The sea's interaction with atmospheric gases and weather is influenced by the waves' movement.
  3. The energy released as sound in a stormy sea comes from the impact of water onto water, creating a monumental roar.

Recovering from the flood

Disaffected Newsletter β€’ 1658 implied HN points β€’ 14 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Weather
  1. Vermont experienced severe flooding that caused extensive damage, with many homes destroyed and roads impassable. People have lost everything, and the landscape has changed significantly.
  2. The author has lost their job and is struggling financially, needing to move into a new apartment after their current home was flooded. They are looking for support to recover from the disaster.
  3. Any extra funds raised will go towards helping others affected by the flood, including providing assistance to a displaced tenant. The author emphasizes the need for community support and collective recovery.

How Greater Manchester Police failed Rochdale’s girls

The Mill β€’ 609 implied HN points β€’ 15 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Weather
  1. An independent review found massive failings in how Greater Manchester Police handled reports of sexual exploitation in Rochdale.
  2. The report highlighted serious flaws in protecting children, including leaving victims harassed and intimidated by abusers.
  3. Despite past failures, ongoing efforts include charges against perpetrators and promises to revisit past cases for accountability.

Sunday Strip: I Don’t Hate Snow...

Who is Robert Malone β€’ 29 implied HN points β€’ 01 Feb 26
🌞 Climate & Environment Weather
  1. Snow that freezes over becomes hard, icy "snowcrete" that makes surfaces dangerously slippery.
  2. Farm animals, especially horses, face high injury risk on the ice, so caretakers must be extra careful managing livestock.
  3. A warm-up to about 40Β°F is expected after a stretch of days below 25Β°F, and melting should ease the treacherous conditions.

The Morning After

Disaffected Newsletter β€’ 1378 implied HN points β€’ 13 Jul 23
πŸ“° News Weather
  1. The flooding in Vermont has caused a lot of damage, making it really hard for many people. Some have lost their homes and everything they own.
  2. Rescue operations were intense, with people being saved by helicopters. This shows how serious and scary the situation is.
  3. Even though things are tough now, there is hope for recovery and better days ahead. People are coming together to help each other.

BREAKING: CMS cancels school for Tuesday

The Charlotte Ledger β€’ 412 implied HN points β€’ 08 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Weather
  1. CMS has canceled school for Tuesday due to a powerful storm with high winds and rain expected.
  2. Other school districts in the region have also canceled in-person classes for tomorrow.
  3. Prepare for severe weather by staying informed, keeping electronic devices charged, and securing outdoor items.

at what point do we stop?

derailleur β€’ 999 implied HN points β€’ 17 May 23
🎾 Sports Weather
  1. The Giro d'Italia race has seen multiple major contenders falling due to various reasons like crashes and illness.
  2. There is increasing concern about the safety and well-being of athletes in cycling events, especially in challenging conditions.
  3. There is a need to address weather-related challenges in cycling by making the sport's institutions more resilient to such events.

Flooding 17

SBJournal β€’ 255 implied HN points β€’ 19 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Weather
  1. The author recounts a risky and intense journey driving through a storm on Highway 17 mountain pass.
  2. The experience involved confronting a sudden flood of water on the road while driving in challenging conditions.
  3. Highway 17 is described as a dangerous but familiar route with unique characteristics and diverse types of drivers.

Winter Comes For the North

Vietnam Weekly β€’ 235 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Weather
  1. Northern Vietnam experienced its strongest cold front in nearly a decade, impacting communities without proper heating infrastructure.
  2. Speculation about the health of top leaders in Vietnam, like General Secretary Nguyα»…n PhΓΊ Trọng, can cause uncertainty until confirmed news is provided.
  3. Infrastructure projects like airport expansions are underway in Vietnam, with notable progress but challenges in transit link development.

Answered and asked

INDIGNITY β€’ 216 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Weather
  1. Advice columns may zhuzz up boring letters or invent interesting problems for entertainment.
  2. Ethical advice may suggest returning government funds, but it's up to you what to do with them.
  3. Launching an advice column may involve making up fake letters to get started and engage readers.

Rough roads ahead

PASSAGES β€’ 239 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Weather
  1. Checking trailer lights is essential before hitting the road
  2. Driving in challenging conditions requires focus and caution
  3. Stay prepared with GPS and attention to surroundings during road trips

Ignore that bomb, someone lit a fire-cracker!

The Crucial Years β€’ 1295 implied HN points β€’ 24 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Weather
  1. False information spreads quickly, like rumors about electric vehicle fires, aided by social media and anti-environmental amplifiers.
  2. Compared to fossil fuel vehicles, electric vehicles are significantly less likely to catch on fire.
  3. It's important to consider the larger picture and relative impacts when evaluating new technologies or risks, like the benefits of windmills in reducing fossil fuel use.

Circular Chemtrails in My Sky

Tessa Fights Robots β€’ 20 implied HN points β€’ 12 Dec 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Weather
  1. The author feels strongly about the impact of chemtrails on the sky and expresses frustration over their presence. They see the blue sky as something precious that is often taken away.
  2. In recent times, the author has shifted their focus from the sky to more pressing ground issues, but they still keep an eye on the sky and appreciate clear days.
  3. The piece contains personal reflections and encourages readers to support the author's work through subscriptions or donations.

AI and the future of weather forecasting

The PhilaVerse β€’ 123 implied HN points β€’ 02 Jul 25
πŸ•Ή Technology Weather
  1. AI is changing how we predict the weather by offering quicker and more efficient methods compared to traditional forecasting. This helps provide better updates, especially for things like storms and heatwaves.
  2. While AI forecasting models are fast, they currently work at a lower resolution than traditional systems. They still depend on traditional methods for some accurate initial data.
  3. There is growing interest worldwide in using AI for weather forecasting. This technology could improve disaster preparedness, agriculture, and energy management, making it valuable for many industries.

Why The Sky Smells Great

Everything Is Amazing β€’ 1303 implied HN points β€’ 25 May 23
πŸ”¬ Science Weather
  1. The smell of fresh air can impact our mood and health, like boosting immune cells when exposed to aromatic forest scents.
  2. Weather changes can create distinct smells, like the pre-storm smell of ozone or the earthy petrichor after rain.
  3. Our sense of smell may have deeper cultural and biological connections that we are still exploring.

Politburo Study Session on new productive forces ζ–°θ΄¨η”ŸδΊ§εŠ›; Xi and baozi; Security and development; Spring Festival travel weather worries

Sinocism β€’ 98 implied HN points β€’ 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Weather
  1. Xi Jinping has discussed the importance of new productive forces in Marxist theory
  2. The Politburo Study Session focused on developing new productive forces
  3. Emphasis on promoting high-quality development for strengthening the country and rejuvenating the nation

On clouds: where they come from, where they go

Climate Water Project β€’ 176 implied HN points β€’ 08 May 23
πŸ”¬ Science Weather
  1. Clouds are formed by multiple global processes like atmospheric circulation patterns and wind movements.
  2. Jet streams in the upper atmosphere play a role in cloud formation and rain patterns.
  3. Land degradation, like deforestation, can impact cloud formation and the occurrence of extreme weather events like atmospheric rivers and hurricanes.

And I’m still here

Splattern β€’ 99 implied HN points β€’ 08 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Weather
  1. It's important to be patient. Spending extra time in a town can help you meet people and learn more about the area.
  2. Take things one day at a time. Weather can change a lot, and you can only control what you can do now.
  3. Always have backup plans. It's good to create options for yourself instead of feeling stuck.

Weather Whiplash Roundup

The Land Desk β€’ 157 implied HN points β€’ 12 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Weather
  1. We are experiencing interesting and uncertain times in terms of climate and water.
  2. There is a mix of extreme weather events like flash floods and droughts happening in the same regions.
  3. Consider subscribing to The Land Desk for more detailed articles on these topics and a 7-day free trial.

What We Can Know About This Winter

Think Future β€’ 79 implied HN points β€’ 16 Nov 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Weather
  1. Government shutdowns are looming as the GOP hardliners are pushing for their own agenda, potentially leading to legislative hurdles.
  2. Trump's legal battles might significantly impact his future, with his civil fraud case being a key factor to watch out for.
  3. The winter forecast indicates a snowier season, which could pose challenges to the power grid, so it's important to be prepared.

XGen, a 7B LLM trained on up to 8K sequence length from SalesForce

MLOps Newsletter β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 05 Aug 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Weather
  1. ClimaX is a deep learning model designed for weather and climate tasks like forecasting temperature and predicting extreme weather events.
  2. XGen is a 7B LLM trained on up to 8K sequence length, achieving state-of-the-art results in tasks like MMLU, QA, and HumanEval.
  3. GPT-4 API from OpenAI provides easy access to a powerful language model capable of generating text, translating languages, and answering questions.

Weekly Dose of Optimism #123

Not Boring by Packy McCormick β€’ 116 implied HN points β€’ 06 Dec 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Weather
  1. E11 Bio is using a creative way to map the brain by injecting viruses that label neurons. This could help us understand the brain better and develop new treatments for neurological issues.
  2. A new study shows deep brain stimulation can help restore walking in people with spinal cord injuries. This method could lead to better recovery options for those with movement difficulties.
  3. Meta is looking to use nuclear energy to power its operations. This move shows a commitment to sustainable energy and could set a trend for other tech companies to follow.

Ensemble Weather Forecast API

Open-Meteo β€’ 351 implied HN points β€’ 05 Jun 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Weather
  1. Ensemble weather forecasts show a range of possibilities, helping to understand the uncertainty in predictions.
  2. Weather forecasts differ in reliability based on location and weather patterns, affecting the level of uncertainty in predictions.
  3. The Ensemble API combines various weather models, providing access to different weather variables for various purposes.

La Dolce Vita

Seeking Solutions β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 26 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Weather
  1. Appreciation for basic ingredients is a key to a good life in Italy
  2. Italy has figured out the importance of portion sizes for food and alcohol
  3. Italians value and express love for beauty in everyday objects

Austin notes

Joshua's Notes β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 11 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Weather
  1. Texans in Austin are proud and have a unique attitude towards life.
  2. Austin offers a blend of cool, liberal culture with Texas traditions.
  3. Living in Austin may be great for young singles, but not ideal for everyone.