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      <h1 class="BlogItem-title" data-content-field="title">WHEN THE STORM SETTLES : DID CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSE HURRICANE HARVEY?</h1>
    

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</div></div><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" id="block-d88ba0af1d2420574e67"><div class="sqs-block-content"><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">One does not have to be a true believer of climate change in order to take notice of what has been happening all over the world in the last few years. Global temperatures have consistently been getting hotter every year, droughts persisting, and super storms have been arising making their way to coast lines, having tremendous effects. After seeing the disheartening result of Hurricane Harvey, some people are now wondering "is this because of climate change?"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">In the last two years, more Tropical Typhoon’s and Hurricanes have been achieving extreme levels and reaching <a href="https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/record-most-category-4-or-5-hurricanes-typhoons">categories of 4 and 5</a>. First we witnessed devastation from Hurricane Catrina, then Sandy, and now Harvey. The fact is, Scientists cannot prove the Hurricane that has engulfed the Houston area was caused by Climate change. But, they are for sure certain that the amount of rainfall and devastation that this community is seeing was a result directly related to human induced climate change. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Climate scientists have said for years now that because of the growing amount of GHG’s (Green House Gases) in the atmosphere caused by humans, Global ocean and atmospheric temperatures are rising and expected to continue. To many a change in temperature of .5-1</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">°</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">C seems worthless to be concerned over. The truth however, is even these small increases in temperature on a global level have enormous effects. Such as longer heat waves, rainstorm intensities, sea-level rise, and even greater impacts on basic crops, coral reefs and reduction of fresh water. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">In the case of Hurricane Harvey, warming oceans are the result of such an intense storm. Here's why. </span></p></div></div><div class="sqs-block quote-block sqs-block-quote" data-block-type="31" id="block-yui_3_17_2_5_1504101705682_6828"><div class="sqs-block-content"><figure>
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</div></div><div class="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html" data-block-type="2" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1504048388131_24294"><div class="sqs-block-content"><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Water vapor even to my surprise is the most important greenhouse gas of all. Accounting for roughly half of greenhouse gas effects. Water vapor is important because it maintains air temperatures so that we can live on this planet. The more the climate warms the more water vapor in the air and the more warming continues to happen and precipitation to follow. The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/28/climate-change-hurricane-harvey-more-deadly">Clausius-Clapeyron</a> equation is a theory telling us that just a 3% increase of moisture in the atmosphere is caused with even .5</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">°</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">c of warming. &nbsp;Sea surface temperatures where Harvey intensified were <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/28/climate-change-hurricane-harvey-more-deadly">.5-1°c</a> warmer than normal averages within the last few decades. Meaning that as a result, 3-5% more moisture was in the atmosphere. Further producing more rainfall and flooding for this region.&nbsp; Other climate factors also contributed to the intense rain fail. New and persistentsummer weather patterns such as drier regions having high-pressure and rainy regions with low-pressure are keeping winds stationary and locking in weather patterns for days at a time. This is thought to have contributed because of the weak winds by the gulf unable to push the storm back to see. This trend of warming expansions is supported by different <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/srep45242">model simulations</a> and human caused climate change.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">While this theory may not explain the direct cause of Hurricane Harvey, many supporting studies of changing weather patterns surely can explain why Harvey has been extraordinarily more intense. Further causing massive amounts of destruction and continuing to displace many families and communities. My thoughts and prayers go out to those in Texas, and for all those helping.</span></p></div></div></div></div></div>
      
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So often we get caught up in our own busy lives, full of distractions, that we forget to look around at what is happening right in front of us or in our own back yards. 
One of the reasons I love living in Arizona is all the vast, wild, and beautiful open spaces that belong to the public. Land that is meant for any person regardless of race, gender, or economic status to enjoy at will. I love how our skies here in Arizona are so blue because of how clean our air is. I hold strong value in having access to all of the beauty, health, and healing this land provides. 
This weekend a peaceful gathering was orchestrated to bring awareness about what is happening here in Arizona. Representative Bob Thorpe Has recently made claims that if he is re-elected in November 2018, that he plans to revoke protection of our public lands. Opening them up for bids to use for development.Most likely, for mining of precious resources and old energy production. This would pose high risk for the health and quality-of-life for surrounding communities, wildlife, and environmental degradation.

I was thankful enough to have been informed on this issue early, even though elections are in November. But, as I stood alongside generations before me,(and a few of my pals), I recognized my very own generation, who will be effected, is more detached and unwilling to stand up for what they believe in. My generation have become so caught up in their “busy lives”, just plain lazy, or like to talk the talk, but never walk the walk. I hope that those of you out there that are my age. Younger or older, with or without children, busy or not start taking action and concern fo what you value most. (Personally, I value fresh air and clean water over smoke stacks, and high rises.) Future generations deserve the same luxuries and chance to enjoy the same things some take for granted today. 
It is our human right. We need to ask more questions, what’s important to you? what do you want your children to be able to enjoy when they are your age? I know and I value and want, do you?🌍 #politicalchange #keeppubliclandsinpublichands #activism"  data-click-through-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/BfJjTgBnXbh/" data-type="image" />
          

          
        

        

      

        

        
          
          <img data-load="false" data-src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a7fc320f29efe77238b03d5/1518322476436/" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a7fc320f29efe77238b03d5/1518322476436/" data-image-dimensions="640x640" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="Saturday steals 💪🏼 All this for $6 🤗 Today I began grabbing materials for my gardening projects this spring. (Since it pretty much feels like it already 🙄). I don’t want to spend a lot of money on brand new wasteful materials, so I decided to hunt down anything repurposed or up cycled. ♻️ I think a success for what my little Subaru could handle. Scrap wood from the lumber store, 50 cents a piece, large buckets for large plants-$2 each from goodwill, and free pallets I scooped from behind a local business. 😋I love finding me a deal, and knowing that these items can be put to use instead of sent to a landfill💚

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A family favorite rendition: Orange pound cake🍊No gluten, No dairy, and No refined sugar ✅ 
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          <img data-load="false" data-src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a7cbb1c0cf24e6e04743c7a/1518123812408/" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a7cbb1c0cf24e6e04743c7a/1518123812408/" data-image-dimensions="640x640" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="Which cup does your morning coffee or tea come in? ☕ Did you know that one has way more of an impact on your health and the environment than the other?🤔 The cup on the left is a single-use paper cup with a plastic lid. Over 16 billion of these cups are used every year. They are used once and then tssed right in thr trash, every single day. 🤢These cups much to our surprise cannot be recycled. Most of these cups have a thin layer of #polyethylene resin coating. Used for more durability and insulation. It is estimated that nearly 40% of solid waste in our landfills are paper and cardboard. The worst is that carcinogenic chemicals(cancer causing toxins) may leach into your hot coffee or tea from the same plastic coating. 
By switching to a #bpafree or glass to-go cup, you don’t have to worry about harsh chemicals leaching into your beverge. Your also helping keep more than 6.5 billion tree’s from being cut down annually🌲And, almost 80% of all glass can be #recycled and repurposed again.♻ It’s a no brainer! Make the switch today 👊🏼 #zerowaste #plasticfree #sustainableliving #harvestingroots"  data-click-through-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/Be8qDJvncJu/" data-type="image" />
          

          
        

        

      

        

        
          
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Every Wednesday I have been making it a goal that in order to get through the mid week lull, and shift gears, I’m going to make time to get outside and run up a mountain, hill or hump. 🏔 
Sort of symbolic, in that even when were feeling at a low, sucked of energy, or that what is laid before us  seems a-lot to endure, we always have reserves of strength hidden deep within us somewhere.💪🏼 Whether it’s just showing up and putting a smile on your face, checking just one thing off your list, or climbing that hill or mountain, We often forget that we are much stronger than we think, and just facing the world each day deserves credit in itself.👌🏽 For me, today was just about putting one foot in front of the other. For even getting out of bed, let alone out the door and going for my #humpday run. For being present and honoring how your feeling, and knowing that you can still endure what has been laid out before you anyway.  It doesn’t matter how many tasks you’ve accomplished in one day, or how hard your workout was. But rather, were you able to be present? To show up, and do your best, regardless of what you expected it to look like? If your answer is yes, then you’ve already climbed 1/2 of your mountain, so stop and look at what you slayed today, because something is always better than nothing🏃🏽‍♀️.
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Forest soils are normally moist because of tree canopy coverage. When tree’s are cleared, soil has no protection from the sun, causing land to dry out and often results in #desertification. 🔥

Tree’s are also a nessecity to perpetuate the #watercycle, by returning water vapor to the atmosphere.💧Having healthy forests help to offset climate change because they absorb #greenhousegases that lead to global warming. Having less forests means more GHG’s, and more brutal effects of climate change. 
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Do you surround yourself with those who pick you up, or bring you down? 
I’m so grateful to live in a community that is filled with ambitious, strong, fun, and loving women. I love that I can call up any friend and say “let’s catch up”, and immediately both are thinking the same thing, let’s hit the trails! 🌲. It really brings another level of friendship and connection, when you can get outside in #nature, and enjoy an activity together. Like #trailrunning. @thelovingyogini and I were finally able to catch up, get some fresh air, and a work out in, all at the same time! That’s what i’m talkin bout👊🏼 Happy Thursday friends! Grab a friend and #getoutside! ☀

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          <img data-load="false" data-src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a724596f29efe743ca6b0a0/1517438368578/" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a724596f29efe743ca6b0a0/1517438368578/" data-image-dimensions="640x640" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="One can only dream right? 🌍💫💚 #ecowarrior #environmentalist #harvestingroots"  data-click-through-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ben1hQqHPy9/" data-type="image" />
          

          
        

        

      

        

        
          
          <img data-load="false" data-src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a71ebab386f57f7431cacfa/1517415349388/" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a71ebab386f57f7431cacfa/1517415349388/" data-image-dimensions="640x640" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="One can only dream right? 🌍💫💚 #ecowarrior #environmentalist #harvestingroots"  data-click-through-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/BenoVmnHxe6/" data-type="image" />
          

          
        

        

      

        

        
          
          <img data-load="false" data-src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a70f32658de0e60b1230cf3/1517351727522/" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a70f32658de0e60b1230cf3/1517351727522/" data-image-dimensions="640x640" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="•T A K E  A C T I O N  T U E S D A Y•
There is only two days left to tell Trump Administration and Department of Interior to protect Bears Ears National Monument. 
#bearsearsnationalmonument is one of the most significant archaeological areas in the U.S. This region includes countless cultural sites, that hold significant acenstral and spiritual grounds for many tribes, including Hopi, Navajo, Ute, and other Native American tribes.

Now the Department of the Interior and the White House have decided to shrink the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments nearly 80%. leaving some of these sites vulnerable to looting and degradation.

This poses environmental and socioligical threat for the communities surrounding this area. Show your support by checking out my latest article on bears ears, and sign the pledge at the bottom 🙏🏼link in bio👆🏼
#harvestingroots #protectthescred #keeppubliclandsinpublichands #environmentalprotection #socialjustice"  data-click-through-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeleD31nQjR/" data-type="image" />
          

          
        

        

      

        

        
          
          <img data-load="false" data-src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a6fd7788e62d64c532751bf/1517279104864/" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a6fd7788e62d64c532751bf/1517279104864/" data-image-dimensions="640x800" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="You are worth whatever time you need.💫 Stop. Pause. Have you made time for yourself today? 💚 
Be #mindful in taking the time to check in with yourself.  Sometimes all we need is just 5-10 minutes to take a few deep breaths, connect, and re-center to feel calm and balanced again. 👌🏽 #harvestingroots #maketime #doyou #mindfulmondays #mindfulnessmatters #selfcare #yoga #yogateacher ———————————————————————Mat: @jadeyogamat"  data-click-through-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/BejbtwhnU5P/" data-type="image" />
          

          
        

        

      

        

        
          
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Beating the winter blue’s and flu’s with fresh air and movement. Running helps to release those feel good endorphins, and fresh air has been proven to boost our immune systems even during cold weather months. 👌🏽 Now you have no excuses, #getoutside🌲

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          <img data-load="false" data-src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a6cb427d633528f740b3f09/1517073461017/" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a6cb427d633528f740b3f09/1517073461017/" data-image-dimensions="640x640" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="Life goals ✨🙌🏼🌿 •
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          <img data-load="false" data-src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a6bf025bc337941cb32fe55/1517023279572/" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a235fb03596e0ca19e8fbc/598dcaff4c0dbf45a4c21334/5a6bf025bc337941cb32fe55/1517023279572/" data-image-dimensions="640x640" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="Diverting clothes from landfills one thrifty find at a time!♻️ Thrifting can definitely be hit or miss, but when it’s on it’s on! My most recent score from @goodwillaz was amazing!Scoring over 5 items of mostly name brands like Gap, Levi’s, and other’s all for under $50! 👏🏼 I love thrifting because I always find the most unique pieces that still have a lot  of life left in them! ✨Little tip: go during the week when stores are restocked with new items and the weekend crowd hasn’t picked through it all 😉

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