Australia is on fire. Again. Happens every year around this time, but this year is worse. A lot worse, with smoke and haze covering large parts of the eastern seaboard. The effect of the fires can be felt in New Zealand where the smoke is causing blood red sunsets. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of Australia has briefly offered a prayer in support. The deadly fires have killed hundreds of drop bears while scourging the countryside across several states.
(Score: 1) by khallow on Wednesday December 11 2019, @02:53PM (1 child)
So you claim. But going from more global precipitation to less Australian precipitation requires evidence that it actually happens.
There is, but it didn't happen this time. Must be too many lazy people.
(Score: 2) by deimtee on Wednesday December 11 2019, @03:15PM
If the solar cycle effect exists, it is minor compared to the El Nino / La Nina (ENSO). When it's El Nino, South America gets extra rain and AU gets less. La Nina, the other way around.
Having said that, if a 0.01% change in atmospheric composition is going to be the end of civilization then I guess a change in the driving engine is going to have effects too.
If you cough while drinking cheap red wine it really cleans out your sinuses.