Tag: climate crisis, global warming

Time-lapse video of huge ice separation in Antarctica

The shattering of icebergs and glaciers isn't just fascinating to watch. The increasing speed with which it's happening is going to show up in a faster increase in the ocean level than had been predicted. Since the East Coast of the U.S. has an even rate of increase than other areas, this activity matters. Miami, … Continue reading Time-lapse video of huge ice separation in Antarctica →

Did you realize streaming videos are a huge addition to carbon emissions?

The huge computer farms needed by Google, Amazon, and other large tech companies using the internet are facts of life. When one of these companies sets up solar energy supplies to produce the needed energy, people say "yay you." But what most of us don't consider is that the reason they need those huge complexes … Continue reading Did you realize streaming videos are a huge addition to carbon emissions? →

Permafrost thawing so fast it’s creating sinkholes and small ponds

Permafrost -- the land/ground that used to remain frozen year-round -- is now thawing because it's well above freezing for extended periods with the climate emergency. Permafrost is traditionally solid enough that -- if you're far enough north -- you can build on it. When the ground thaws, it gets soft, its ice structure turns … Continue reading Permafrost thawing so fast it’s creating sinkholes and small ponds →

Ocean currents are speeding instead of slowing

Where and how you do your research matters. Turns out much of the research of the effect of accelerating climate changes on ocean currents has been done in areas with very cold waters entering warmer areas. Most ocean currents are not at the poles tho and it turns out that the increasing winds around the … Continue reading Ocean currents are speeding instead of slowing →

Small problems can become large — even alternative energy isn’t trouble-free

Turns out nobody has been talking about the little detail that wind turbine blades don't last forever. Am sure it's come up in conversation, but how many thought about the even smaller detail that the blades are made of composites that can't be recycled? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-02-05/wind-turbine-blades-can-t-be-recycled-so-they-re-piling-up-in-landfills? Wind Turbine Blades Can’t Be Recycled, So They’re Piling Up … Continue reading Small problems can become large — even alternative energy isn’t trouble-free →

In case you still need a reminder about the climate crisis

Why aren't governments acting full-bore on this? https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/02/07/antarctica-just-hit-65-degrees-its-warmest-temperature-ever-recorded/? Antarctica just hit 65 degrees, its warmest temperature ever recorded It comes days after earth’s warmest January on record. Temperature anomalies for Friday as modeled by the GFS reveal a plume of very warm temperatures in Antarctica. (Climate Reanalyzer) By Matthew Cappucci February 7 at 10:56 AM … Continue reading In case you still need a reminder about the climate crisis →

Antarctica glaciers may be far more vulnerable than thought

Scientists are alarmed to find that there's warm water underneath Antarctica's most vulnerable, fastest melting glacier so that it will melt far sooner than thought. This means that the sea level may rise far more quickly than anticipaterd. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-thwaites-melting-scientists-warm-water-antarctica-doomsday-glacier/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a Scientists alarmed to discover warm water at "vital point" beneath Antarctica's "doomsday glacier" By Sophie Lewis … Continue reading Antarctica glaciers may be far more vulnerable than thought →

No such thing as one cure for the climate crisis — even trees

The easy recourse on any complex problem is to pick a solution that's supposed to solve everything. Planting trees is the current fashion. There's not doubt that planting trees is helpful and provides many benefits. Unfortunately, however, it's not a get-out-of-jail card that allows humanity to continue taking fossil fuels out of the ground or … Continue reading No such thing as one cure for the climate crisis — even trees →

4 Climate Change Myths Debunked

Worthwhile read that addresses some of the bogus arguments about the climate crisis. [their description] Overcoming these myths will allow organizations to operate in a transparent and action-oriented environment. — Read on http://www.cfo.com/risk/2020/01/4-climate-change-myths-debunked/