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C Moon

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8. I actually heard this on AM news radio in Los Angeles...

Reply to kebob (Original post)

Mon Dec 5, 2016, 06:32 PM

Dec 2016

well, they didn't link it to global warming, but they did mention that extreme downpours are going to become more the norm in coming years—that's a start, anyway.

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Warming U.S. Could See Extreme Rains Increase Fivefold [View all] kebob Dec 2016 OP

That's God answering prayers for rain to fight the fires caused by liberal (insert nonsense). rickford66 Dec 2016 #1

all that fresh water Sunlei Dec 2016 #2

And not one damn official do a damn thing DK504 Dec 2016 #9

As California, which produces a huge proportion of US produce, will continue it's extreme drought. Kablooie Dec 2016 #3

In times of crisis, all systems fail bucolic_frolic Dec 2016 #4

Watch insurance industry and rising premium costs. beachbum bob Dec 2016 #5

on a high spot. new gutters and drain pipes away from the foundation, plus midwest. pansypoo53219 Dec 2016 #6

We already have a big problem in Houston TexasBushwhacker Dec 2016 #7

I actually heard this on AM news radio in Los Angeles... C Moon Dec 2016 #8

Heavy rains shouldn't be wasted while drought conditions exist elsewhere. Catchment and cistern ancianita Dec 2016 #10

Let's add: in places that still get rain. California isn't getting much these past 6 years Hekate Dec 2016 #11

"And it can't be prayed away"... GReedDiamond Dec 2016 #12