It's almost a sin to look at any National Geographic article in black and white. Please just click thru and read it on the website https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/12/arctic/ Warming at the poles will soon be felt globally in rising seas, extreme weather Ice loss, permafrost thaw, fires: Trouble in the Arctic and Antarctic could cause shocks to … Continue reading Thawing and melting in the Arctic is going to impact us soon & hard
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Imagine a wildfire that is “too big to put out” — that’s the fire near Sydney
These fires cannot be put out regardless of the available resources, a truly frightening concept. It's hard to even grasp the scale of the blaze. As usual with the climate crisis, there's no reason to believe that this event will not repeat. (Link to a story describing the dessication process in the outback.) https://www.newsweek.com/fire-too-big-put-out-may-blanket-australias-biggest-city-smoke-months-1476020 ire … Continue reading Imagine a wildfire that is “too big to put out” — that’s the fire near Sydney
I’ve read all 5 books on climate from this list and recommend them all
If you find yourself buried in the choices among books about the climate and its current emergency, all five of these books are great, and each in different ways. It's easy enough to look at samples of them before reading. I have read all five and recommend them all. https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/book-club-five-must-read-books-about-climate-crisis October 29, 2019 | 9:00 … Continue reading I’ve read all 5 books on climate from this list and recommend them all
If only other grocery stores would follow Aldi’s lead in going green
https://www.greenandgrowing.org/grocery-chain-aldi-goes-full-organic-pesticide-free-addition-major-changes/ Grocery Chain Aldi Goes Full Organic and Pesticide-Free In Addition To Other Major Changes In response to climate change and the need for healthier food options, grocery store chain ALDI is leading the way and is closing in on overtaking Whole Foods as the healthiest and most environmentally friendly in the world. The climate … Continue reading If only other grocery stores would follow Aldi’s lead in going green
Solar breakthough could make solar energy effective for far more tasks
This is a true breakthrough that makes solar energy able to do heavy lifting of the sort achieved only by major fossil fuel operations. This is big. Secretive energy startup backed by Bill Gates achieves solar breakthrough By Matt Egan, CNN Business Updated 11:04 AM ET, Tue November 19, 2019 New York (CNN Business)A secretive … Continue reading Solar breakthough could make solar energy effective for far more tasks
Trees could solve the climate crisis if only we would act in concert
These two articles approach trees from totally different directions -- one about carbon sequestration, the other about how trees relate to each other. They're both quite useful in different ways. I also recommend reading "The Overstory" by Richard Powers. Trees could literally save the planet. https://www.ecowatch.com/climate-change-planting-trees-2639092782.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 https://mysticalraven.com/news/2934/study-finds-trees-have-feelings-make-friends-and-look-after-each-other-like-an-old-couple
Farmers just beginning to get the attention they deserve as they wrestle with the climate crisis
Farmers are the nation's frontline of dealing with the climate crisis. Of course the storms that displace people and destroy structures, flora, and fauna are disastrous but having enough food and water are more immediate. Some attention is being paid to ensuring a fresh water supply (not enough) but the problems of farmers are not … Continue reading Farmers just beginning to get the attention they deserve as they wrestle with the climate crisis
Hurricanes really are bigger and more frequent
The key point with this study is that the massive increase in damage caused by hurricanes is not just a reflection of higher valuations and greater population density. The reason is because hurricanes are now both more frequent and stronger. Both of those consequences are due to the climate crisis. Many had thought that to … Continue reading Hurricanes really are bigger and more frequent
Ellicott City — how to plan for 1000-year storms
I used to live in the Baltimore/DC sprawl and loved going to Ellicott City for holiday shopping -- a quaint and friendly town. Now they're famous for trying to stay alive when its historical downtown is subject to unpredictable, but greatly damaging, floods without any notice. This is long, but highlights many problems that are … Continue reading Ellicott City — how to plan for 1000-year storms
Changing to a local model for utilities may help react quickly to climate crisis-caused disasters
One unexpected side effect of the massive California fires is the recognition that Pacific Gas & Electric, a traditional model utility, is totally unable to deal promptly with the causes of the fires or how to provide power while the fires rage. Desperate localities are beginning to think seriously about forming much smaller, locally owned … Continue reading Changing to a local model for utilities may help react quickly to climate crisis-caused disasters
How many scientists does it take to persuade the globe we have a climate emergency??
I had the most incredibly depressing conversation the other day with someone whose opinion I highly respect basically saying that people won't make the necessary changes to fight the climate emergency and that, as a result, we're doomed. Personally, I'm still trying each day to find new things that I can do and additional people … Continue reading How many scientists does it take to persuade the globe we have a climate emergency??
How difficult is it to stop flying? Depends
It's virtually impossible for those who live on relatively isolated islands (depending on your career) to avoid ALL air transportation. But there are approaches that can help at least reduce air travel. At the very least, one can purchase offsets. Being a New Zealander is a classic example. No fly zone: I didn't catch a … Continue reading How difficult is it to stop flying? Depends
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