Scientists Say Deserts Are Expanding As Jet Streams Move Toward the Poles By ANDREW BRIDGES Associated Press Writer (AP) 03:34:41 PM (ET), Thursday, May 25, 2006 (WASHINGTON) Deserts in the American Southwest and around the globe are creeping toward heavily populated areas as the jet streams shift, researchers reported Thursday.… Continue reading

——————————————— “At least 85% of intense hurricanes and two-thirds of all Atlantic hurricanes in the study developed from AEWs that formed after thunderstorms in eastern Africa, the researchers found.” ———————————————————- NATURE 11 May 2007; Lightning spurs hurricanes Link shows storms in Africa can cause havoc in the United States. Harvey… Continue reading