Climate Change

How much did humans contribute to this Years extreme weather events?

Flooding in Utah

Economically 2011 has been the worst year for natural weather disasters. Though scientists say it is too soon to blame increasing greenhouse gas emissions, they do strongly believe where is a correlation between the two figures.
Floods, droughts, record highs, record lows; 2011 has dished out planet earth some of its worst. 

In total there have been 5 major floods this year. In China more than 48 million people were directly affected by one flood. Indirectly the Thai flood is affecting the world. Also more than 11 million people have been affected by the Somalia drought. So it is obvious that weather abnormalities are no longer simply intensive but extensive, effecting many people.

While scientists are not willing to make concrete conclusions some nations have chosen to be proactive and invest in clean air projects and further research. Canada is promising $500 million to clean air projects, research, and initiatives across the nation.