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http://press.weather.com/index.php/press_releases/10.html

THE WEATHER CHANNEL® ANNOUNCES POSITION ON GLOBAL WARMING

Nation’s Weather Provider Hires Leading Climate Expert, Presents New
Climate Programming, Serves as Weather Authority for Upcoming Twentieth
Century Fox Movie “Day After Tomorrow”

Update: May 6, 2004

ATLANTA - Is global warming reality or pure fiction? Are people’s
activities really causing climate change, and if so, to what extent?
These are questions plaguing our nation today as we come to terms with
the fact that the earth’s climate is indeed changing – and
warming. The Weather Channel, the world’s most trusted authority on
all-things weather-related, has taken a close look at the situation and
announced its new position on the controversial issue of global warming.

“Over the past few years, The Weather Channel has evolved its
position on global warming in an effort to objectively represent what
the state of the science is,” said Dr. Heidi Cullen, recently
appointed Climate Expert for The Weather Channel. “In regard to the
role that people play in influencing our climate, we recognize and
respect that there will be those who disagree with us, but our position
is consistent with that of the majority of climate scientists.”

Fact or Fiction? Global warming is real. Global average temperature has
increased 1 – 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit during the past century. Impacts
can already be seen, especially in geographic locations like Alaska
where melting glaciers and the retreat of Arctic sea ice have increased
the vulnerability of local populations and then there are effects such
as coastal erosion.

“It’s difficult to determine precisely to what extent the current
warming is due to human activity,” said Cullen. “Throughout
history, there have been large – and sometimes sudden -- climate
changes – most of them before humans could possibly have been a
factor. Plus, the sun/atmosphere/land/ocean ‘climate system’ is
extraordinarily complex.”

However, it is a fact that burning of fossil fuels injects additional
carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This adds
to the “greenhouse effect,” a natural process that keeps the
earth’s surface warmer than it would otherwise be and helps make it
habitable for human life. Scientific assessments of changes in amounts
of greenhouse gases and in the world’s temperatures provide strong
evidence that a significant portion of the current warming is a result
of human activities.

People are also changing the climate at a more local level. Replacing
vegetation with buildings and roads is causing temperature increases
through what’s known as the “urban heat island effect.”
Additionally, land use changes such as urbanization and deforestation
increase the tendency for flash floods and mudslides resulting from
heavy rain.

The Future The future remains uncertain. Potential outcomes over the
next century (and beyond) range from moderate and manageable to extreme
and catastrophic, depending on a number of factors. A better
understanding of the climate system as well as our ability to adapt to
climate changes that occur are critical to the future of our planet.

Extreme Weather on the Big and Small Screens To further support The
Weather Channel positioning and focus on providing compelling program
offerings that deliver insight into the forces that shape our
planet’s climate, the network has unveiled new climate-related
programs in its “Forecast Earth” series.

On May 27 at 8:30 p.m. ET, The Weather Channel will premiere “Extreme
Weather Theories” – a half-hour special that explores scientific
theories about possible, drastic changes to the earth’s climate. This
special will coincide with the premiere of Twentieth Century FOX’s
movie “The Day After Tomorrow” – a science fiction motion
picture where the planet is pushed into the next Ice Age. The Weather
Channel has served as the highlighted weather authority for this movie.

Characteristic of a 24-hour weather network that provides trusted,
expert coverage during the most severe of weather situations, The
Weather Channel is shown in “The Day After Tomorrow” as one of the
last networks on-air amidst the chaos caused by the catastrophic weather
events. In addition to The Weather Channel meteorologists, who will be
portrayed by actors, the film will employ severe weather graphics and
images from The Weather Channel.

In “Extreme Weather Theories,” Dr. Cullen will examine global
warming and the likelihood of it triggering changes in the world’s
climate that form the premise of “The Day After Tomorrow.” Dr.
Cullen will also be featured in a special series of climate change/
“The Day After Tomorrow” segments, which will air during the
network’s primetime program “Evening Edition,” that will take a
closer look at whether or not drastic weather and climate impacts such
as those portrayed in the movie could happen in real life.

Also tied to the launch of “The Day After Tomorrow,” The Weather
Channel will present “Extreme Weather Week” (May 23-29 at 8 p.m.
ET) -- a special themed week of “Storm Stories,” its critically
acclaimed series hosted by veteran meteorologist and “Storm Tracker”
Jim Cantore. All episodes present real extreme weather events, many
similar to those depicted in the movie.

“The Weather Channel is committed to investigating important
environmental issues that are changing our climate and impacting our
world,” said Patrick Scott, president of The Weather Channel
Networks. “Our new programming initiatives will address a number of
questions and concerns that have been expressed by our viewers. In the
future, The Weather Channel will continue to devote additional coverage
to our climate, its influences and impacts.”

Ask the Expert Dr. Cullen, a scientist of international standing in
climate research on the staff of The Weather Channel, is helping to
build the company’s climate program through the development of new
products and by helping to strengthen relationships within the global
climate community. Most recently, Dr. Cullen served as a scientist at
the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, CO. She
has also conducted research in the U.S. Southwest and the Middle East
(Syria and Turkey), publishing on domestic and international climate
topics. Additionally, she was recently selected to join the World
Climate Research Program's Climate Variability (CLIVAR) Scientific
Steering Group, an international project aimed at identifying,
understanding, and predicting types of variability within the earth's
complex climate system.

For an interview with Dr. Cullen or a representative of The Weather
Channel, or to receive a preview tape of “Extreme Weather Theories”
contact Kristin Thomas at (678) 477-1115.

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http://press.weather.com/index.php/press_releases/10.html

The Weather Channel, the world’s most trusted authority on
all-things weather-related, has taken a close look at the situation and
announced its new position on the controversial issue of global warming.

*gag*

"Today's Global Warming Index brought to you by..."


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} *gag*
}
} "Today's Global Warming Index brought to you by..."

LOL.

They do seem to have a way of making anything silly, don't they?

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In article ,
Steve Okonski wrote:
} *gag*
}
} "Today's Global Warming Index brought to you by..."

LOL.

They do seem to have a way of making anything silly, don't they?

Silly all the way to the bank.


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Charles M. Kozierok wrote:

(Some may agree with this, some disagree, but I thought some might want
to see it.)

http://press.weather.com/index.php/press_releases/10.html

THE WEATHER CHANNEL® ANNOUNCES POSITION ON GLOBAL WARMING

Nation’s Weather Provider Hires Leading Climate Expert, Presents New
Climate Programming, Serves as Weather Authority for Upcoming Twentieth
Century Fox Movie “Day After Tomorrow”

Update: May 6, 2004

ATLANTA - Is global warming reality or pure fiction? Are people’s
activities really causing climate change, and if so, to what extent?
These are questions plaguing our nation today as we come to terms with
the fact that the earth’s climate is indeed changing – and
warming. The Weather Channel, the world’s most trusted authority on
all-things weather-related, has taken a close look at the situation and
announced its new position on the controversial issue of global warming.

Is this TWC making the claim (themselves) they are the world's most trusted
authority ? I didn't even think they were an authority.

This weekend my mother & I went to Gettysburg from Mount Pocono. Their
forecast maps had all sorts of green over that location for Sunday, and
after morning low clouds dissipated, it was basically a lovely day with
maximum temperatures (I estimate) of low-mid 80's. The local forecast
shown 6 times an hour did have a maximum of 80 forecast, though no mention
of the low clouds during the morning or their trend. So that part was not
bad.

My main complaint is that I watched for more than an hour Sunday morning,
and about 40 minutes early afternoon in a restaurant where they happened
to have a TV with TWC on. During close to 2 hours of viewing I did not
see one satellite image or animation for our region ! I saw the local radar
6 times an hour, but didn't see much of anything useful for what we would
encounter on the trip back late afternoon & evening. Their forecast maps
showed a large area of green over most of PA, extending S to Gettysburg
though not as heavy there. They should've showed a big, bright smiling sun
with WARM written next to it, because that is what we say basically all day.

We did encounter showers & thundershowers on the way back - worst right
in the middle of the trip. Began sunny, and ended mainly sunny. My point
is though - is it asking too much to see a satellite image or animation at
least once an hour during active weather ? Then we might've had some idea
what exactly what we'd see. They don't seem to be interested in showing
things which would allow a person to think for themself - rather they want
the people to be dependent on what they say. Yet as you Steve implied,
they won't miss a commercial.


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(Some may agree with this, some disagree, but I thought some might want
to see it.)

http://press.weather.com/index.php/press_releases/10.html

THE WEATHER CHANNEL® ANNOUNCES POSITION ON GLOBAL WARMING

Nation’s Weather Provider Hires Leading Climate Expert, Presents New
Climate Programming, Serves as Weather Authority for Upcoming Twentieth
Century Fox Movie “Day After Tomorrow”

Update: May 6, 2004

ATLANTA - Is global warming reality or pure fiction? Are people’s
activities really causing climate change, and if so, to what extent?
These are questions plaguing our nation today as we come to terms with
the fact that the earth’s climate is indeed changing – and
warming. The Weather Channel, the world’s most trusted authority on
all-things weather-related, has taken a close look at the situation and
announced its new position on the controversial issue of global warming.

Is this TWC making the claim (themselves) they are the world's most trusted
authority ? I didn't even think they were an authority.

This weekend my mother & I went to Gettysburg from Mount Pocono. Their
forecast maps had all sorts of green over that location for Sunday, and
after morning low clouds dissipated, it was basically a lovely day with
maximum temperatures (I estimate) of low-mid 80's. The local forecast
shown 6 times an hour did have a maximum of 80 forecast, though no mention
of the low clouds during the morning or their trend. So that part was not
bad.

My main complaint is that I watched for more than an hour Sunday morning,
and about 40 minutes early afternoon in a restaurant where they happened
to have a TV with TWC on. During close to 2 hours of viewing I did not
see one satellite image or animation for our region ! I saw the local radar
6 times an hour, but didn't see much of anything useful for what we would
encounter on the trip back late afternoon & evening. Their forecast maps
showed a large area of green over most of PA, extending S to Gettysburg
though not as heavy there. They should've showed a big, bright smiling sun
with WARM written next to it, because that is what we say basically all day.

We did encounter showers & thundershowers on the way back - worst right
in the middle of the trip. Began sunny, and ended mainly sunny. My point
is though - is it asking too much to see a satellite image or animation at
least once an hour during active weather ? Then we might've had some idea
what exactly what we'd see. They don't seem to be interested in showing
things which would allow a person to think for themself - rather they want
the people to be dependent on what they say. Yet as Steve implied, they
won't miss a commercial.


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In article ,
Joseph Bartlo wrote:
} My main complaint is that I watched for more than an hour Sunday morning,
} and about 40 minutes early afternoon in a restaurant where they happened
} to have a TV with TWC on. During close to 2 hours of viewing I did not
} see one satellite image or animation for our region ! I saw the local radar
} 6 times an hour, but didn't see much of anything useful for what we would
} encounter on the trip back late afternoon & evening. Their forecast maps
} showed a large area of green over most of PA, extending S to Gettysburg
} though not as heavy there. They should've showed a big, bright smiling sun
} with WARM written next to it, because that is what we say basically all day.

This is the same complaint I have about TWC.. and why, since I got
broadband Internet access, I never watch it any more. They spend way,
way too much time jabbering about inconsequential nonsense and far too
little actually providing useful information.

Another problem IMO is that they focus far too much on what is going on
in a few big cities and not enough on regional weather considerations. I
understand that most people are in the cities, but they already have a
local forecast every 10 minutes, why also take up half the discussion
time on the same 6 or 8 places? It's a big country...

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Charles M. Kozierok wrote:

This is the same complaint I have about TWC.. and why, since I got
broadband Internet access, I never watch it any more. They spend way,
way too much time jabbering about inconsequential nonsense and far too
little actually providing useful information.

Before the Internet really got going, TWC had been better. But now
all us wx geeks hang out on the Web, so TWC has resigned itself to
serving up strained peas to their remaining audience. About the only
thing left that TWC can provide better than can a dialup connection
are time lapse satellite and radar views. I'd love to see them show
more of those, I mean, between the commercials of course.


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