New Weather West post: CA drought continues to intensify, but there may be some very modest relief in short term in form of cooler temperatures & enhanced coastal marine layer. Plus: some honest thoughts about the upcoming fire season in CA. #CAwx#CAfire https://t.co/06jT7S1or6
I've been receiving anecdotal reports from ecologists that they are already seeing early signs of tree mortality due to presumptive water stress...in May. This has potentially major implications for both regional ecology & wildfire risk during dry season to come... #CAwx#CAfire
Amazing, nearly all of the (dozens of) very rare mid-winter wildfires that ignited this week will likely see at least a small amount of accumulating snowfall next week--including the ones in the Santa Cruz Mountains! #CAwx#CAfire
How dry is this air mass? Given the rapid clearing visible on GOES-WEST 🛰️ all along the immediate California Coast, it's safe to say it's pretty dry. #CaWx
Lack of rainfall and an unusual strong offshore wind event has increased fire weather concerns across the state Monday and Tuesday. Here's a look at @NWSSPC Fire Weather Outlook. #cawx#cafire
.@RepKatiePorter and I agree that dark money is one of the main reasons that we haven’t been able to get meaningful climate legislation passed in Congress. What we disagree on is whether it’s better to explain that scheme using a whiteboard or charts. We’ll let you decide.
There is something funny happening with COVID hospitalizations
Proportion of COVID pts getting hospitalized falling
A lot
Just recently
My theory?
As hospitals fill up, bar for admission rising
A patient who might have been admitted 4 weeks ago may get sent home now
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Since the start of the pandemic, America's billionaires have made a fortune. But most Americans are sinking fast. It's not just unfair. Much of it is illegal
McConnell adjourned the Senate until Sept 14. An entire month. No relief bill passed in the Senate. He wasn't even involved in negotiating one. He just left. With tens of millions not getting a $600 a week payment. He just left. With long lines at food banks. He just left.
Strong evidence mounting that prior infections with common cold coronaviruses, around since 60s, provide immunity to COVID19 virus. This may explain why some with COVID19 clear virus rapidly with limited antibody responses. Very exciting science. https://t.co/axlsfcqOqG