In what may mean an end to all those frustrating and dangerous weather conditions that plague the planet, today Google announced Google Wind, a ground-breaking weather control system. Now in use in the Netherlands, the system has brought an end to the windy and cloudy conditions in that nation. This will surely have an impact across the globe soon.
Happy April Fools’ Day.
In only a week the Waldo Canyon Fire has scorched 17,000 acres and destroyed nearly 350 homes near Colorado Springs, Colorado. While thousands of residents remain evacuated, Google and DigitalGlobe have released satellite imagery providing a bird’s eye view of the devastation. Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com. Be sure to check out the stunning before and after photos in the slideshow.
Weather is a constant topic here in Colorado thanks to the widely varying conditions we can experience – from snow and Arctic cold to tornadoes and scorching heat. ThorntonWeather.com already works to keep you informed with not only our website but also our Facebook page and via Twitter.
Now we have added a new way to get the latest Thornton weather news and information: Google+.
When Google+ was launched this past summer, it was strictly for individuals and that probably limited its growth. This week they finally launched pages for businesses and organizations and ThorntonWeather.com is happy to join.
On the City of Thornton’s Facebook page, the city is asking all Thornton residents to take five minutes to nominate Thornton to be the recipient of a new high-speed network provided by Google. This would be an extraordinary opportunity for Thornton to not only gain incredibly fast Internet access for its citizens but also to expand it to those who cannot afford Internet access at all.
The city’s posting said:
We need your help!! You may have heard that Google is looking for a community to build and test an ultra-highspeed network for connection to the internet. The City of Thornton is applying to have Google build their network here!! How can you help? By visiting the link attached, you can NOMINATE YOUR CITY. It is easy to do too. Please visit the link and nominate Thornton for this amazing opportunity.
Residents are asked to follow the link below and extol the virtues of the City of Thornton and why we would be a worthy recipient of this. If you have the talent, a YouTube video would be great as well but is not necessary.
Please take a few minutes and fill out the form. Just FYI, you do have to have a Google account to nominate Thornton but it takes just a minute extra to do.
You can read more about the program by clicking here or watch the video below.
The state of California and Google have been considered at the forefront of the fight against manmade climate change and the two have come together to help the state’s residents visualize the effects of global warming. The new interactive tool, dubbed CalAdapt and part of the Google Earth software, portrays a dismal future for the Sunshine State unless steps are taken to stem man’s effect on the earth.
Narrated by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the tour begins by zooming in and out of the state and highlighting the steps it has taken on its own. Investments in renewable energy, its commitment to reduce greenhouse gases to 1990 levels and the state’s green building program are all featured.
Graphic representation of the effects of manmade climate change are meant to drive home the dangers California faces. From a less reliable water supply to more frequent and more intense wildfires and rising sea levels, the state faces a number of risks according to the video.
The unveiling ceremony was held on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. The significance of the location was not lost on Schwarzenegger who said, “Within a century, Treasure Island, this place where we are right now, could be totally under water.”
