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Originally Posted by CNP
I get the use of adjectives. Without them, a clear understanding of what is being described would not be possible. But language like "atmospheric river" used to describe heavy rainfall is a little over the top isn't it?
I don't buy into using charged language.
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Originally Posted by DoePolicyAnalyst
According to a Global News article from 2020, the term was specifically chosen by climate scientists because it can be applied 'globally' (Read: they can use a new term over and over, creating a stronger narrative and associating the new term to climate change, as it is much more difficult to use language already in use for this same purpose)
Except, the old term that was used until last year (it seems...) - "Pineapple Express" were so common, it's difficult to search just the weather phenomenon due to movies and businesses capitalizing on the popularity/familiarity of the term.
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Originally Posted by DirtShooter
Media buzz words for natural weather.
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Originally Posted by HyperMOA
No, its just nonsense pushing us to Communism. Takers and socialists love this stuff.
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The term "atmospheric river" was first used in 1992, as far as I can tell, by scientists describing meteorological phenomena. I agree that the media have suddenly adopted this term in order to generate interest, clicks, sales or what-have-you.
It is not a buzz word. Instead, it is a term used by experts in their fields.
The term has nothing to do with socialism or communism. Come on now!
"Pineapple Express" may apply in Canada, but it is hardly the best descriptor in other parts of the world. This is the reason that experts in many fields prefer precise language instead of local usage. For example, a pickerel in Saskatchewan is a walleye elsewhere.
I do agree the media choose charged words for their own reasons. However, that may be what is necessary sometimes to get people paying attention. The first concerns with the death rates of Indigenous children in residential schools were raised over 100 years ago by Dr. Bryce and many times since then. Suddenly, in 2021, people are paying attention. They ignored the Truth and Reconciliation Commission but paid attention to media terms like "mass graves". Education is difficult.