Climate Change
By suziecat7
@suziecat7 (3350)
Asheville, North Carolina
August 17, 2017 2:34pm CST
Without getting into the politics of it, the weather here, especially this year, has been very different. It has been wetter and hotter. There's been a lot more bugs (yikes) probably because we never had a real winter season. And I've noticed that some of the leaves are falling already which is very unusual. I even spotted some Joe Pye Weed which doesn't normally bloom in these parts until late September.
The climate all around the world is changing whether we like it or not. Whatever the reason may be, it is something I believe should be taken seriously. Soon we'll be seeing diseases we've never seen before and we're already experiencing more severe weather conditions. It's pretty crazy.
Has the weather been different where you live?
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
17 Aug 17
This year we have been very lucky..the climate had not shown any changes in my immediate area.
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
17 Aug 17
That's good - You live in a lovely area, by the way.
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
17 Aug 17
@TiarasOceanView - I don't like street noises so I hear you.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
17 Aug 17
@suziecat7 I really can´t complain Suzie..just wish I were further out you know. I live 2 blocks away from the longest stretch of road in the USA..Colfax Ave.
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
21 Aug 17
I know of which leader you speak. We do need to pay attention.
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@rebelann (111133)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Aug 17
Here too. It's been wetter than usual and we've gotten more humidity but the temps haven't been as high as they should.
And then those damn bugs and gnats, YUCK!!!
All the destruction of forests and other eco systems has come back to bite us in the butts.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
18 Aug 17
a lot of rain here for mid-summer
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
21 Aug 17
Wetter weather almost everywhere except where it's needed.
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@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
19 Aug 17
This year here we broke a record for the most days in a row that were 90º or hotter which stood for 126 years.
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
21 Aug 17
It's been a strange one, for sure.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
17 Aug 17
Yes they said if it wad a more mild winter than normal wed get extra hottt and more bugs. But sadly mass hasnt been like that. Weve actually neen really cold in july
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
17 Aug 17
Some people might like it cold in July but I'm with you.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
17 Aug 17
@suziecat7 yeah those who dont get that summer is supposed to be hot rather we like it not
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
28 Aug 17
Yes, the weather has been changing and we are having warmer winters and some of the insects that never bothered us before are moving up from the south.
@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
17 Aug 17
Thankfully we haven't gotten into the triple digits but it's been more humid than ever for the mountains.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Aug 17
I absolutely believe that climate change is real and that humankind is the biggest cause of it. People with grandchildren should be very concerned.
