Jun. 8th, 2011

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Specifically, the one that struck in Massachusetts last week.

Tornado Track near Sturbridge, Massachusetts

[Photo courtesy of NASA]

While we’re on the subject of tornados – of which the US has seen an insane number this year – some people have used Twisterpalooza to make a case that climate change is real.

As usual, the reality is more complex. I’m no expert, obviously, but you could do worse than reading this piece from Maggie Koerth-Baker to acquire some helpful context in understanding the scientific relationship between climate change and weather (remembering that climate and weather are not the same thing). 

Gimme shelter,

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