The 'Weather Bomb'
Was the absolute drenching we have just endured a normal, say once in 100 years 'weather event' or was it a clear signal that climate change is real and is happening now.
The Indian novelist Amita Ghosh, in his book 'The Great Derangment' said that our lives are "not guided by reason, it is ruled by the inertia of habitual motion. This is the condition of the vast majority of human beings, which is why very few of us will be able to adapt to global warming if it is left to us, as individuals, to make the necessary changes."
Maybe the drenching we got has nothing to do with climate change and the 'atmospheric river' that sent the 'weather bomb' was just one of those things that just happen. Weather is a fickle thing after all, and once we do the tidy up, we can forget about the 'Big Wet of '22' and carry on as 'normal', whatever that means.
Unlock the Answer: Today’s Riddle is Trickier Than You Think!
What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
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Riddle Me That: Ready to Test Your Wits?
If the prisoner tells a lie, he'll be hanged;
if he tells the truth, he'll be beheaded.
What can he say to save himself?
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Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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66.1% Yes
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31.5% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
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