Weather vs. climate Weather is what we experience every day.
Climate is the weather scientifically calculated over decades, specifically, weather averages over a 30-year period.
4 Locations to Serve You! Edmond • Yukon • OKC
SUTTON TEACHES KIDS ABOUT OKLAHOMA’S WEATHER THROUGH KFOR’S WEATHERSCHOOL PROGRAM.
We’re going to have to have rapid adaptation for infrastructure, electricity, roads and waterways. While we’re forecasting the same amount of precipitation on average, it’s going to happen in bigger bursts followed by longer periods of drought, which means more flooding. Our waterways, dams and roads are not meant to deal with that. It means more sink holes and washed out bridges, not to mention a rise in wildfires. Weather can be a scary subject for kids — especially in Oklahoma. How can parents talk to our kids about climate change effectively and how can we make positive changes together?
We always say, ‘don’t be scared, be prepared.’ Knowledge can help take away kids’ fears. Learn together. The National Weather Service and drawdown.org offer great resources. Then start doing things that help take care of our planet. Take out the recycling together. Start composting. Minimize plastics. Take shopping bags to the store. Look into solar panels or wind energy. It may seem overwhelming, but kids especially think they can take on the world. We can be inspired by them and leave a better planet for our kids and grandkids. Collectively, we can all use these mitigation techniques and we can vote for opportunities to help our planet.
Call 405-840-1686 to schedule an evaluation!
SUTTON WARNS THAT THE EXTREMES WE’RE NOTICING IN OUR WEATHER NOW WILL BECOME NORMAL FOR OUR GRANDCHILDREN.
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