Arctic will vanish

[mykfin]

Arctic ice melting away
As Norway entered yet another December week of unseasonably warm temperatures, experts were warning that all the ice in the Arctic may melt by 2040.
Experts are increasingly worried about melting ice in the Arctic.
The Arctic ice is melting faster than even the most pessimistic forecasts of just a few years ago. Norwegian climate experts have worried about the Arctic for years, while also noting how glaciers on the Norwegian mainland are shrinking by the year.

Now researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in the US claim that if greenhouse emissions continue at the current rate, the ice in the Arctic will gradually disappear and be gone from large portions of the North Pole by 2040.

They note that average temperatures in the Arctic have risen as much as four degrees during the past 50 years, double the global average. Researcher Marika Holland said the ice will likely remain stable until 2025 but then will disappear quickly.

Meanwhile, Oslo residents woke up to balmy temperatures of nearly 10C (50F) on Tuesday, with the first blue skies in days. It was even 9C at higher elevations including Tryvann, where a newly expanded ski center normally would be in full operation. This year, there's no snow in sight.

A local ornithologist noted that birds have started singing again because of the warm temperatures, thinking it's time to establish their territory on the eve of a new nesting season.

The unseasonably warm temperatures have also led to sightings of insects normally dormant at this time of year, while lawns are green and some plants are starting to blossom again. There's even been a pollen report already, something that normally isn't necessary until March at the earliest.

Aftenposten English Web Desk
Nina Berglund

[homerandjethroswede]

the sun is getting hotter

[sortoff]

Friends, tired of spending huge amounts of money to traval to foreign lands for holiday, visit sunny Sweden with its year round temperture of 12c

[mykfin]

Originally Posted by sortoff

Friends, tired of spending huge amounts of money to traval to foreign lands for holiday, visit sunny Sweden with its year round temperture of 12c

Yeah! hows the bannana plantation doin sortoff, my grape vines are bloomin.

Its been a steady 5c all week, with fog and night frost. At least the wind and rain has gone.

Just heard that Heathrow airport has closed due to fog, ha! serves um right.

[sortoff]

Yeah I have a digitalis flower coming up in front, they normally don't show till late April, and the hazel nut tree is pollinating. I assume the Geese will show any day now as well.

[mykfin]

In all my years , i have never known wild mallard duck to breed at this time of the year, but on one of the ponds at the farm were around 8 ducklings............ i had to rub my eyes. The thing is that there are still bugs and things around for thier natural food, if we get any prolonged frost i cant see them lasting............. crazy weather.

[homerandjethroswede]

whats that in farenheit? its been cold here in wa like 20 to 50 farenheit
with wind chills at 20 below a few weeks ago

this has been the worst winter in years here

many dead from trees or dead from exhaust fumes from generators they used improperlly

[PaulMc]

...... don't they teach ANYTHING in schools any more?

To convert Centigrade to Fahrenheit: {([C] x 9) /5} + 32 = F

Example: 12C x 9 = 108 / 5 = 21.6 + 32 = ~53 degrees F

My rates as a teacher of mathematics are reasonable: here in the UK it's about £15:00 / hr or part thereof ......

Merry Christmas to everyone - still applying for teaching posts in Sweden, latest in Kungälv ....... fingers crossed!

[mykfin]

Originally Posted by PaulMc

...... don't they teach ANYTHING in schools any more?

To convert Centigrade to Fahrenheit: {([C] x 9) /5} + 32 = F

Example: 12C x 9 = 108 / 5 = 21.6 + 32 = ~53 degrees F

My rates as a teacher of mathematics are reasonable: here in the UK it's about £15:00 / hr or part thereof ......

Merry Christmas to everyone - still applying for teaching posts in Sweden, latest in Kungälv ....... fingers crossed!

Hi Paul, methinks that homer hasn`t seen the inside of a school for over 35 years! plus you would be suprised how many dont know how to convert Centigrade to Farenheit.

Do you think that you will ever make it to Sweden, you seem to have been after that job ...........like forever.

This site sometimes has the odd teaching job or info.

http://www.thelocal.se/discuss/viewforum.php?f=12

[homerandjethroswede]

im 52 but learn stuff still

i cant learn everything i guess

[sortoff]

well this evening (thurs 28th) it is -0c outside, first time in over 2 months.... even a little frost. In the 20 years I have lived here, I have never seen this kind of weather.


BTW...Hope you all have a great holiday!

[sortoff]

BTW, managed to to fly this weekend, here's a pic.

[mykfin]

Originally Posted by sortoff

BTW, managed to to fly this weekend, here's a pic.

Nice one sortoff............ whats the dog called.

[sortoff]

Originally Posted by mykfin

Nice one sortoff............ whats the dog called.

Dino..... a vary lazy dude.

[mykfin]

Originally Posted by sortoff

Dino..... a vary lazy dude.

Hehe nice pic.