Answer

Response to Students’ Discussion and the Current Event

Discussion Board

           Hida Reese

           I agree with the concise articulation of the characteristics of the marine west coast climate. The climate is indeed characterized by the frontal cyclone precipitation and rainfall, which is typically limited in summer and a cool temperature during winter. You have correctly stated that the temperature is moderated by the marine wind that makes summer cool and keeps winter from being too cold. Notably, it is also true that such regions are massively marked with coniferous and deciduous forests. Consequently, the type of soil and the high wind are some of the severe disadvantages in such areas. Therefore, I agree with your discussion of why you would prefer to live in such a climate. However, I find it quite fiddly since, during summer, the temperature shoots up to 70 degrees. Additionally, the wind may be unbearable and unsafe for human survival. Thus I would recommend occasional visits.

Current Event

           Martins Cobham

I agree with the summary of the article on the current events. It is correct that there was a Paris agreement to reduce carbon dioxide through the use of renewable sources of energy, reforestation, and carbon capture and storage initiative. Additionally, the summary is spot-on on suggestions and contributions of various experts that contributed to the carbon dioxide reduction. However, I am afraid I have to disagree with the general presentation of the facts, which does not make the summary to appear more reliable. I think you would have mentioned co-authors’ names like Dr. Niall Mac Dowell, co-lead authors like r Dr. Ángel Galán-Martí instead of referring them as just experts. Moreover, I think you should have mentioned the institution by names to make the summary more authentic are reliable.