I testified during the afternoon session in opposition to this proposed plant that would be powered but fracked gas from Pennsylvania. Many of the hundreds who spoke were relatively local while I live down the Hudson on Manhattan. I made three points in less than three minutes. (1) They would Never have thought of putting … Continue reading First public hearings held on proposal to expand the Danskammer plant
Tag: climate crisis, global warming
Yes, eating seaweed could cut cows’ methane-filled burps 82%
This is my all-time favorite method for addressing climate change. It could make continued consumption of beef much more feasible but it's also just fun. Feeding cows seaweed could cut their methane emissions by 82%, scientists say Researchers found cows belched out 82% less methane after putting small amount of seaweed in their feed for … Continue reading Yes, eating seaweed could cut cows’ methane-filled burps 82%
Greenland ice sheet vanished once, before humans — but we’re not ready for the consequences
There are many who would look at the evidence that the ice sheet disappeared before and conclude that human activity is not to blame for this melt. What's more important than the cause is that the ice sheet has melted in the past so can melt in our future. The consequences to human life could … Continue reading Greenland ice sheet vanished once, before humans — but we’re not ready for the consequences
Generously illustrated explanation of how Greenland ice melt is changing Atlantic Ocean currents (including the Gulf Stream)
This article is plentifully illustrated to show exactly how cold fresh water from melting Greenland ice could cause massive changes to global climate (particularly Europe) and increased coastal flooding (particularly along the East Coast of the U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/03/02/climate/atlantic-ocean-climate-change.html?searchResultPosition=1 IT’S ONE OF THE MIGHTIEST RIVERS you will never see, carrying some 30 times more water than all … Continue reading Generously illustrated explanation of how Greenland ice melt is changing Atlantic Ocean currents (including the Gulf Stream)
Caribbean island Bonaire proves (again) that healthy mangroves protect the shore
Bonaire is a wonderful island for scuba diving if you can make it thru all the COVID hoops to get there (very difficult at the moment). Last I checked flamingoes still outnumbered the number of residents -- 20,000 or so. It's not a party island but you can see amazing things by simply walking off … Continue reading Caribbean island Bonaire proves (again) that healthy mangroves protect the shore
Atlantic Ocean currents most unstable in a thousand years — why it matters
The Gulf Stream that flows north along the eastern coast of the United States then turns toward Europe. The current that comes from warmer parts of the globe then provides a huge benefit to Europe -- far more moderate weather than would be normal for its latitude. The thawing of the year-round Arctic ice and … Continue reading Atlantic Ocean currents most unstable in a thousand years — why it matters
Bill McKibben: blaming the wind for the Texas disaster is ridiculous
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/blaming-the-wind-for-the-mess-in-texas-is-ridiculous? Blaming the Wind for the Mess in Texas Is Painfully Absurd By Bill McKibbenFebruary 18, 2021 Failures in renewable-energy generation accounted for only a small percentage of the state’s recent power outages.Photograph by Ron Jenkins / Getty Sometimes, all you need is a map. In the wake of this week’s power failures in Texas, which … Continue reading Bill McKibben: blaming the wind for the Texas disaster is ridiculous
Texas catastrophe was avoidable
https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/texans-in-the-midst-of-another-avoidable-catastrophe? Texans in the Midst of Another Avoidable Catastrophe By Bryan WashingtonFebruary 18, 2021 The state’s independent power grid was couched as a badge of individualism. Then a once-in-a-generation storm hit—and, sure enough, the onus fell on the individual.Photograph by Reginald Mathalone / NurPhoto / Shutterstock Out in Houston on Sunday morning, at the precipice of … Continue reading Texas catastrophe was avoidable
Excerpt from Bill Gates’ new book on what we’ll have to do about the climate crisis
I figured it was more useful to potential readers to post the Guardian article with its linked interview and excerpt but you may prefer the Wall Street Journal magazine article found at https://www.wsj.com/articles/bill-gates-interview-climate-change-book-11613173337? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/13/bill-gates-on-the-climate-crisis-i-cant-deny-being-a-rich-guy-with-an-opinion Bill Gates on the climate crisis: ‘I can't deny being a rich guy with an opinion’ In an exclusive extract from … Continue reading Excerpt from Bill Gates’ new book on what we’ll have to do about the climate crisis
WSJ’s very thoughtful interview and overlook at Bill Gates’ action plan for ending the climate crisis
FEATURE Bill Gates Has a Master Plan for Battling Climate Change The co-founder of Microsoft became obsessed with developing clean tech through his philanthropic work. With a new book, ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,’ and a cadre of billionaire partners, he now has an action plan for ending the world’s carbon dependency. By Christina BinkleyFeb. … Continue reading WSJ’s very thoughtful interview and overlook at Bill Gates’ action plan for ending the climate crisis
World’s aging dams are disasters in the making
Fred Pearce is a true expert in this field. People tend to take dams for granted but they can be hideously dangerous. If in any doubt, read "The Johnston Flood" by David McCullough. That flood was more than 130 years ago when population density didn't begin to approach now. Certainly bridges coming down are also … Continue reading World’s aging dams are disasters in the making
Greenland’s melting down as well as at edges
Click thru to see several stunning photos and a fine video. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/12/23/climate-moulins-greenland/ Scientists descended into Greenland’s perilous ice caverns — and came back with a worrying message Vertical ice caves in Greenland, called ‘moulins,’ drain water from the ice to the sea — and they’re even bigger than we thought By Chris Mooney Dec. 23, 2020 … Continue reading Greenland’s melting down as well as at edges
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