When you see people posting that 2024 is going to be the hottest year on record, bear in mind that there’s an extra factor in there.
It’s not just about the temperatures.
The atmosphere’s capacity for heat energy is also increasing as global humidity levels rise.
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It’s not just about the temperatures.
The atmosphere’s capacity for heat energy is also increasing as global humidity levels rise.
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This is not normal.
You might think that just means it's going to rain more.
Heat the oven up to 90°c (194°f).
Then stick your hand into the oven.
(don't touch anything)
We will have to mourn more heat deaths.
The idea that the capacity increases was disproven in the 1800s - it's the relative rates of evaporation and condensation that change, not the capacity of the air to hold moisture.