Wed Aug 28, 2013, 11:58 AM
riqster (13,986 posts)
Push to name hurricanes after climate change deniers
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-28/push-to-name-hurricanes-after-climate-change-deniers/4917206
Awesome! Snips: "The WMO usually attributes first names to the storms in alphabetical order from the beginning of the season, and alternates between male and female names each year. More at the link. ![]()
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riqster | Aug 2013 | OP |
Stargazer09 | Aug 2013 | #1 | |
LearningCurve | Aug 2013 | #2 | |
madville | Aug 2013 | #3 | |
voteearlyvoteoften | Aug 2013 | #4 |
Response to riqster (Original post)
Wed Aug 28, 2013, 12:17 PM
Stargazer09 (2,110 posts)
1. Oh, that would be awesome!
As much as I'd hate hearing about "Hurricane Rick Perry" and "Hurricane John Boehner" in the news, it would still make me laugh.
![]() Although knowing those idiots, they would love the publicity and added name recognition. ![]() |
Response to riqster (Original post)
Wed Aug 28, 2013, 12:24 PM
LearningCurve (488 posts)
2. Here's a fun video on the topic
Response to riqster (Original post)
Wed Aug 28, 2013, 12:25 PM
madville (6,851 posts)
3. They might have to wait awhile
The years since Katrina have seen quite a decrease in activity. Last I read we are at a 40 year low.
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Response to riqster (Original post)
Wed Aug 28, 2013, 12:28 PM
voteearlyvoteoften (1,716 posts)
4. Hurricane Perry
Comes out of the south. Starts strong then falls apart before landfall.
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