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Mario Motta

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 11:44 AM

If you’re wondering about our current “white sky” instead of normal blue, we are under a thick smoke plume from western forest fires. Even the sun is dimmed. This is not ha e or clouds its smoke in the upper atmosphere. No observing last night as we were dimmed down to mag 2 in Gloucester despite “clear skies”
See a smoke map I attached.
Of course despite the North Pole ice at lowest level ever, all glaciers receding, and forest burning all over the world, certain politicians assure us global warming is all a hoax so relax
Mario

If you’re wondering about our current “white sky” instead of normal blue, we are under a thick smoke plume from western forest fires. Even the sun is dimmed. This is not ha e or clouds its smoke in the upper atmosphere. No observing last night as we were dimmed down to mag 2 in Gloucester despite “clear skies” See a smoke map I attached. Of course despite the North Pole ice at lowest level ever, all glaciers receding, and forest burning all over the world, certain politicians assure us global warming is all a hoax so relax Mario

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Christine Caton-McGill

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 12:33 PM

Yes, I noticed how extremely orange the sunrise was today and the night
skies have been very white as well, likely from smoke and light pollution.
That's heavy smoke showing on the chart!

Yup, human activity-induced global warming and the climate crisis are real.
We're all connected and are negatively impacted whether we acknowledge it
or not.

I'm doing everything I can individually - things anyone can do: I drive
seldom and combine trips; I almost never fly; I minimize waste and I
compost food waste to make my own "black gold"; I use energy efficient
appliances and electric landscaping equipment; I am establishing a
pollinator-supportive and higher carbon sink garden; I own a
high-performing solar array; I used Mass Save for energy assessment, extra
insulating, and water and energy conserving fixtures; and for decades I
have purchased sustainable electricity production credits through now Green
Energy Consumers so any electricity not provided by my panels is provided
by 100% newly developed New England Wind energy.

I also encourage those representatives you mention to establish legislation
to limit greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate change because as even
AI states:

"Legislation can help prevent climate change by regulating greenhouse gas
emissions, promoting sustainable practices, and holding corporations
accountable for their environmental impact. Laws can also change behaviors
and social norms, and provide accountability when injustice is recognized."

Because we know that powerful people and corporations are too often super
self-centered and rarely do the right thing without some sort of pressure.

There're a many things anyone can do to effectively help.
Apathy and complacency will only hasten the world's demise, so only Elon
will be left alone floating in space with Timothy Leary and Gene
Roddenberry's ghosts.

Sorry you had poor viewing last night, Mario - saw your message about that.
So disappointing - and disturbing.

~Stine

On Wed, Aug 14, 2024, 7:45 AM Mario Motta drmariomotta@gmail.com wrote:

If you’re wondering about our current “white sky” instead of normal blue,
we are under a thick smoke plume from western forest fires. Even the sun is
dimmed. This is not ha e or clouds its smoke in the upper atmosphere. No
observing last night as we were dimmed down to mag 2 in Gloucester despite
“clear skies”
See a smoke map I attached.
Of course despite the North Pole ice at lowest level ever, all glaciers
receding, and forest burning all over the world, certain politicians assure
us global warming is all a hoax so relax
Mario

astro@lists.gaac.us
https://gaac.us
http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage

Christine Caton-McGill
Salem, Massachusetts
ca.caton.mcgill@gmail.com
857.207.6931

Yes, I noticed how extremely orange the sunrise was today and the night skies have been very white as well, likely from smoke and light pollution. That's heavy smoke showing on the chart! Yup, human activity-induced global warming and the climate crisis are real. We're all connected and are negatively impacted whether we acknowledge it or not. I'm doing everything I can individually - things anyone can do: I drive seldom and combine trips; I almost never fly; I minimize waste and I compost food waste to make my own "black gold"; I use energy efficient appliances and electric landscaping equipment; I am establishing a pollinator-supportive and higher carbon sink garden; I own a high-performing solar array; I used Mass Save for energy assessment, extra insulating, and water and energy conserving fixtures; and for decades I have purchased sustainable electricity production credits through now Green Energy Consumers so any electricity not provided by my panels is provided by 100% newly developed New England Wind energy. I also encourage those representatives you mention to establish legislation to limit greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate change because as even AI states: "Legislation can help prevent climate change by regulating greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable practices, and holding corporations accountable for their environmental impact. Laws can also change behaviors and social norms, and provide accountability when injustice is recognized." Because we know that powerful people and corporations are too often super self-centered and rarely do the right thing without some sort of pressure. There're a many things anyone can do to effectively help. Apathy and complacency will only hasten the world's demise, so only Elon will be left alone floating in space with Timothy Leary and Gene Roddenberry's ghosts. Sorry you had poor viewing last night, Mario - saw your message about that. So disappointing - and disturbing. ~Stine On Wed, Aug 14, 2024, 7:45 AM Mario Motta <drmariomotta@gmail.com> wrote: > If you’re wondering about our current “white sky” instead of normal blue, > we are under a thick smoke plume from western forest fires. Even the sun is > dimmed. This is not ha e or clouds its smoke in the upper atmosphere. No > observing last night as we were dimmed down to mag 2 in Gloucester despite > “clear skies” > See a smoke map I attached. > Of course despite the North Pole ice at lowest level ever, all glaciers > receding, and forest burning all over the world, certain politicians assure > us global warming is all a hoax so relax > Mario > > astro@lists.gaac.us > https://gaac.us > http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage Christine Caton-McGill Salem, Massachusetts ca.caton.mcgill@gmail.com 857.207.6931

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Scott

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 1:05 PM

It's not safe to breathe the air either, here is a real-time map of the smoke plume and particulate counts:

https://fire.airnow.gov/?lat=42.369444&lng=-71.948611&zoom=9#

On 8/14/24 7:44 AM, Mario Motta wrote:

<pre class="moz-quote-pre" wrap="">If you’re wondering about our current “white sky” instead of normal blue, we are under a thick smoke plume from western forest fires. Even the sun is dimmed. This is not ha e or clouds its smoke in the upper atmosphere. No observing last night as we were dimmed down to mag 2 in Gloucester despite “clear skies”
See a smoke map I attached. 
Of course despite the North Pole ice at lowest level ever, all glaciers receding, and forest burning all over the world, certain politicians assure us global warming is all a hoax so relax
Mario

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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://gaac.us">https://gaac.us</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage">http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage</a>

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Belgarchi

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 3:17 PM

Thanks Scott.

I had a sinusitis crisis last night (here in Rockport); this morning I measured the level of particles (ppm 2.5) and it is ‘Fair’ (not good but not terrible).

Yves

From: Scott via Astro
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:07 AM
To: GAAC Listserve
Subject: [Astro] Re: Why the sky is not blue today

It's not safe to breathe the air either, here is a real-time map of the smoke plume and particulate counts:

https://fire.airnow.gov/?lat=42.369444&lng=-71.948611&zoom=9#

On 8/14/24 7:44 AM, Mario Motta wrote:

If you’re wondering about our current “white sky” instead of normal blue, we are under a thick smoke plume from western forest fires. Even the sun is dimmed. This is not ha e or clouds its smoke in the upper atmosphere. No observing last night as we were dimmed down to mag 2 in Gloucester despite “clear skies”

See a smoke map I attached.

Of course despite the North Pole ice at lowest level ever, all glaciers receding, and forest burning all over the world, certain politicians assure us global warming is all a hoax so relax

Mario

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<a href="mailto:astro@lists.gaac.us">astro@lists.gaac.us</a>

<a href="https://gaac.us">https://gaac.us</a>

<pre style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage">http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage</a>

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Richard Luecke

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 6:39 PM

Yes. During a recent bloviation, the Orange Crested Great One declared that rising seas will benefit all by creating new beach front property around the world. So smart!
Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 14, 2024, at 8:35 AM, Christine Caton-McGill <ca.caton.mcgill@gmail.com> wrote:

Yes, I noticed how extremely orange the sunrise was today and the night skies have been very white as well, likely from smoke and light pollution.

That's heavy smoke showing on the chart!

Yup, human activity-induced global warming and the climate crisis are real. We're all connected and are negatively impacted whether we acknowledge it or not.

I'm doing everything I can individually - things anyone can do: I drive seldom and combine trips; I almost never fly; I minimize waste and I compost food waste to make my own "black gold"; I use energy efficient appliances and electric landscaping equipment; I am establishing a pollinator-supportive and higher carbon sink garden; I own a high-performing solar array; I used Mass Save for energy assessment, extra insulating, and water and energy conserving fixtures; and for decades I have purchased sustainable electricity production credits through now Green Energy Consumers so any electricity not provided by my panels is provided by 100% newly developed New England Wind energy.

I also encourage those representatives you mention to establish legislation to limit greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate change because as even AI states:

"Legislation can help prevent climate change by regulating greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable practices, and holding corporations accountable for their environmental impact. Laws can also change behaviors and social norms, and provide accountability when injustice is recognized."

Because we know that powerful people and corporations are too often super self-centered and rarely do the right thing without some sort of pressure.

There're a many things anyone can do to effectively help.

Apathy and complacency will only hasten the world's demise, so only Elon will be left alone floating in space with Timothy Leary and Gene Roddenberry's ghosts.

Sorry you had poor viewing last night, Mario - saw your message about that. So disappointing - and disturbing.

~Stine

On Wed, Aug 14, 2024, 7:45 AM Mario Motta <drmariomotta@gmail.com> wrote:

If you’re wondering about our current “white sky” instead of normal blue, we are under a thick smoke plume from western forest fires. Even the sun is dimmed. This is not ha e or clouds its smoke in the upper atmosphere. No observing last night as we were dimmed down to mag 2 in Gloucester despite “clear skies”
See a smoke map I attached.
Of course despite the North Pole ice at lowest level ever, all glaciers receding, and forest burning all over the world, certain politicians assure us global warming is all a hoax so relax
Mario

astro@lists.gaac.us
https://gaac.us
http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage

Christine Caton-McGill
Salem, Massachusetts
ca.caton.mcgill@gmail.com
857.207.6931

astro@lists.gaac.us
https://gaac.us
http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage

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Belgarchi

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 9:19 PM

..… and even better, today’s front beach houses will become submarine residences with superb view on submarine wildlife! (-:)

At the rate of 12” per 120 years, it will take a long time though, somewhere around 1600 years…..

From: Richard Luecke via Astro
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:40 PM
To: Christine Caton-McGill
Cc: Mario Motta; Discuss; GAAC Listserve
Subject: [Astro] Re: Why the sky is not blue today

Yes. During a recent bloviation, the Orange Crested Great One declared that rising seas will benefit all by creating new beach front property around the world. So smart!

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 14, 2024, at 8:35 AM, Christine Caton-McGill <ca.caton.mcgill@gmail.com> wrote:

Yes, I noticed how extremely orange the sunrise was today and the night skies have been very white as well, likely from smoke and light pollution.

That's heavy smoke showing on the chart!

Yup, human activity-induced global warming and the climate crisis are real. We're all connected and are negatively impacted whether we acknowledge it or not.

I'm doing everything I can individually - things anyone can do: I drive seldom and combine trips; I almost never fly; I minimize waste and I compost food waste to make my own "black gold"; I use energy efficient appliances and electric landscaping equipment; I am establishing a pollinator-supportive and higher carbon sink garden; I own a high-performing solar array; I used Mass Save for energy assessment, extra insulating, and water and energy conserving fixtures; and for decades I have purchased sustainable electricity production credits through now Green Energy Consumers so any electricity not provided by my panels is provided by 100% newly developed New England Wind energy.

I also encourage those representatives you mention to establish legislation to limit greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate change because as even AI states:

"Legislation can help prevent climate change by regulating greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable practices, and holding corporations accountable for their environmental impact. Laws can also change behaviors and social norms, and provide accountability when injustice is recognized."

Because we know that powerful people and corporations are too often super self-centered and rarely do the right thing without some sort of pressure.

There're a many things anyone can do to effectively help.

Apathy and complacency will only hasten the world's demise, so only Elon will be left alone floating in space with Timothy Leary and Gene Roddenberry's ghosts.

Sorry you had poor viewing last night, Mario - saw your message about that. So disappointing - and disturbing.

~Stine

On Wed, Aug 14, 2024, 7:45 AM Mario Motta <drmariomotta@gmail.com> wrote:

If you’re wondering about our current “white sky” instead of normal blue, we are under a thick smoke plume from western forest fires. Even the sun is dimmed. This is not ha e or clouds its smoke in the upper atmosphere. No observing last night as we were dimmed down to mag 2 in Gloucester despite “clear skies”
See a smoke map I attached.
Of course despite the North Pole ice at lowest level ever, all glaciers receding, and forest burning all over the world, certain politicians assure us global warming is all a hoax so relax
Mario

astro@lists.gaac.us
https://gaac.us
http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage

Christine Caton-McGill
Salem, Massachusetts
ca.caton.mcgill@gmail.com
857.207.6931

astro@lists.gaac.us
https://gaac.us
http://www.facebook.com/GAACpage

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Belgarchi

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 1:02 PM

Looks pretty bad indeed…:

(second graph from NASA)

Yves

From: Mario Motta
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:44 AM
To: Discuss; GAAC Listserve
Subject: [Astro] Why the sky is not blue today

If you’re wondering about our current “white sky” instead of normal blue, we are under a thick smoke plume from western forest fires. Even the sun is dimmed. This is not ha e or clouds its smoke in the upper atmosphere. No observing last night as we were dimmed down to mag 2 in Gloucester despite “clear skies”

See a smoke map I attached.

Of course despite the North Pole ice at lowest level ever, all glaciers receding, and forest burning all over the world, certain politicians assure us global warming is all a hoax so relax

Mario