Should we be concerned about the weather?

We are facing some very hot weather. "This year already, Canada has experienced twice as many days above 30 C than it did during the entire summer of 2017." CTV News

@1hopefulman dangerously hot

@1hopefulman it can get very dangerous - one more reason to fear the global warming effect

What you say makes sense to me. Being concerned and being prepared is the course of wisdom. "New data released by NASA shows that 17 of the 18 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001." CNN There must be a reason for this happening?

@SIMPLYD I'm not an expert but I see 3 things that give rise to concern: 1) The temperature is rising 2) The ice is melting 3) The ocean water levels are rising All three are very hard to dispute.

@1hopefulman Maybe because of what they called Global warming.

@1hopefulman The sun is up most of the night this time, but the heat - now 32C is unusual - at least for me..

@buenavida I have read that weather is getting warmer in Sweden.

Is that kind of weather normal in you area?

You were fortunate to only have one life lost. Here the heatwave we are experiencing has killed more than 70 people in our province alone.

@topffer And there's more heat on the way.

@1hopefulman It is a lot of people. The weather is crazy!

@velvet53 Yes, we need to take massive steps to try to reverse global warming or else we'll just see things getting worse.

They have here too!

@1hopefulman One doesn't know what to expect anymore.

It doesn't seem that we are listening to the warnings that are being sounded as it seems that things are getting worse.

@1hopefulman That's because people are not using enough scare tactics.

@DesirousDreamer I guess, in general, we don't have much common sense.

"New data released by NASA shows that 17 of the 18 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001." CNN That is a very revealing statistic. The weather has been getting hotter where I live. The winters are warmer and the summers are hotter. I don't need any studies on that it is clear to me. I would think that the automobile and forest fires have greatly contributed to this situation. What do you think?

@May2k8 Yes, there are some positive programs that could be implemented to reduce global warming.

@1hopefulman Prolonged drought and rarely rains can cause forest fires. This is very unavoidable and preventable. Therefore, the local people must be ready to respond to forest fires if the prolonged dry season has arrived. This is evident from the felling of trees around us for development. Everyone is encouraged to bring one tree seed to plant. If this is well planted it will probably reduce global warming.

@Freelanzer I'm sure that people who care about the planet appreciate whatever you are doing to help take care of Planet Earth!

@lookatdesktop Making sure that everyone has enough drinking water would be a worthwhile project!

@1hopefulman and to not do anything about it would be almost like turning a blind eye and letting people die of thirst, who could have and should have, been saved. Sinful and selfish would be the nature of those who ignore this issue and proceed to business as usual, like out of sight out of mind. If I see a person who asked for a drink of water I would give then water. it's that simple. Funny how if just one person leads a nation, so too can one person can potentially motivate a million people for a greater cause, to act on something, something that is, in fact, bigger than one's self.

@DianneN These deaths were all in my province which is similar to your state. I don't know what has happened in the rest of the country. This is definitely not normal for this area. I just came across this article. The hot weather is definitely a problem of late.

I think your assessment of the situation is a fair one. I also believe that global warming is true and that we will be affected more negatively in the coming years. Even though it is true, we will not do enough to improve the situation because of personal short-term interests. We have had more than 70 people die due to the extreme heat and it is not over yet.

@1hopefulman It's very depressing. Were those 70 people from your area? That is so many!!!

Yes, we speak of other planets that might be similar but it might be that this is a very unique planet and it would be great if we took better care of it.

@Shiva49

@1hopefulman I would say "others are taken" and we have to immigrate there with some culture shocks thrown in. It is so much wiser to get our house in order just like I would tell some here to stay back than run away to alien culture unless one is prepared to adapt and prove worthy of the welcome - siva

In our province (state) we had over 70 heat related deaths. I'm not sure but I think it is high. We'll know later how it compares to other years. We have a few very hot days coming as you can see on the forecast chart.

@db20747 That's what NASA says! "New data released by NASA shows that 17 of the 18 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001." CNN

@1hopefulman The average temps have risen in the last ten years!! What do U think??!!

Yes, it was a huge glacier. If only it could be towed to an area where there is a drought.

@FayeHazel I have come to this conclusion. The glaciers melting and breaking off and the hotter weather are symptoms. They are symptoms that man as caretaker of the earth is mismanaging looking after the planet and its resources. We lack the balanced ability to be indepent of God.

@1hopefulman How awesome, and useful that would be!

I appreciate hearing from you. Yes, there are different opinions. I'm convinced the polar caps are melting and the ocean's water levels are rising and the heat is on and we are to blame. I'm stating my opinion for the record.

@1hopefulman Duly noted...

It seems your weather is just about perfect. I can't say the same for where I live. We have very hot and very cold.

@1hopefulman Ohh that's sad... Our weather here is just perfectly fine for me.. it's bearable,.

@1hopefulman Ohh that's bad news.. stay hydrated and cool

Things are definitely heating up and the ice is melting which will cause other problems. "New data released by NASA shows that 17 of the 18 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001." CNN We are the causing the rising temperatures. Do we really have the wisdom to look after the planet properly?

We have another problem that may be related to Global Warming, which is the increase of wildfires. https://ca.yahoo.com/news/evacuation-orders-alerts-expand-wildfires-183047264.html

The evidence is clear but we are no taking massive action to reverse it.

Oh my! I hope things will not be too bad.

@ridingbet That's good!

@1hopefulman there are floods in almost all cities in one region here in my country. our place is also the catch basin but so far, flood waters are flowing directly to the seas

I get that feeling also. The news of the huge glacier breaking off is worrisome.

I agree! If we don't take the necessary steps to alleviate and improve the situation then more harm will be caused to the environment and more suffering will come upon people living in certain areas of the planet.