The Friday Five

[casey28]

1) What's the weather like where you are right now?

The weather’s been good, after having a long heat wave a few weeks ago. Though we did have a thunderstorm yesterday with a brief downpour, but we really needed the rain, so I’m not complaining. Otherwise, it’s mostly been in the 70’s or low 80’s.

2) Has your weather been seasonally appropriate lately, or has it been unusual?

We had a week of 90 degree weather this summer, which is unusual for here. In general, summers have been hotter. But we did have a very cool Spring this year (loved it!).

3) Have you noticed any trends in the weather near you over the past few years?

Mostly that summers are getting hotter, but to what degree varies each year.

4) Are you worried about climate change?
Yes, and I’m concerned about it getting worse.

5) Are you doing anything to combat climate change?

Being vegetarian, recycling, taking the bus, having indoor and outdoor plants, being careful about water usage, shopping with reusable bags

Comments

[baranduin]

Think I'll steal this one :-)

[casey28]

Steal away. :)

[shirebound]

I've lived here for five wet, rainy years, and suddenly this year it's so bone dry we've entered "drought watch" stage -- with calls for water conservation for the first time. I'm used to doing that after living in the desert southwest, but it's going to be quite a shock for many residents.

[casey28]

Sorry to hear that you're having a drought. Exactly, it was more common in the area where you used to live.