Tag: weather

#Indonesian #peatlands are torched again as the #burning season gets underway

by maximos62, posted in environment, geography, Health, Indonesia, Singapore

I wasn't expecting things to deteriorate quite as quickly as they have today.   Just in case readers aren't familiar with this Air Quality Index scale, readings are based on several factors but the figure 248 refers to parts per million of particles 2.5 microns in size.  These have a capacity to enter the lungs … Continue reading #Indonesian #peatlands are torched again as the #burning season gets underway

#SMH not telling the full story on the #weather and #climate

by maximos62, posted in Australia, environment, geography

Once I bought the magnificent broadsheet sized Sydney Morning Herald (SMH), in fact I considered it the mark of a true Sydneysider to be able to manipulate its wide spread while standing on a crowded bus. Lots have changed since those days.  I seldom buy copies of the SMH these days. In fact I can't … Continue reading #SMH not telling the full story on the #weather and #climate