Interesting story about the increased number of training and deployment deaths caused by overheating. You'll have to click thru to read it. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/world-grows-hotter-military-grapples-deadly-enemy-it-can-t-n1033051
Tag: climate crisis, global warming
What can you do to offset the environmental impact of your air travel?
Yes, flying is one of the worst forms of transportation from an environmental impact side. But, if you must fly, here's one thing you can do to offset the impact of your flights. First, here's an article explaining why flying is so destructive to the worsening climate crisis: https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/do-airplane-contrails-add-climate-change-yes-problem-about-get-ncna1034521 Second, since few people will stop … Continue reading What can you do to offset the environmental impact of your air travel?
Remember the 12 years we had to fight climate change? It’s down to 18 months
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48964736 Climate change: 12 years to save the planet? Make that 18 months Matt McGrath Environment correspondent @mattmcgrathbbc on Twitter 24 July 2019 Do you remember the good old days when we had "12 years to save the planet"? Now it seems, there's a growing consensus that the next 18 months will be critical in … Continue reading Remember the 12 years we had to fight climate change? It’s down to 18 months
Fires in the Arctic showing up from space
Yet another of those events we never saw until now. Note the information on how much CO2 and particulate matter these fires add to the atmosphere. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/26/unprecedented-more-than-100-wildfires-burning-in-the-arctic-in-worst-ever-season? 'Unprecedented': more than 100 Arctic wildfires burn in worst ever season Huge blazes in Greenland, Siberia and Alaska are producing plumes of smoke that can be seen from … Continue reading Fires in the Arctic showing up from space
European heat wave expands, continues to break historic records
Europe, very little of it air-conditioned, is facing its second record-breaking heat wave this summer. The detail that has stayed with me is the concept of painting rail tracks white to help them withstand an additional 5 degrees Celsius before buckling. There will be many stopgap measures ahead, but they will not be enough. These … Continue reading European heat wave expands, continues to break historic records
Europe is having its second major heatwave of this summer
Records are already falling, Eric Holthaus, on Twitter -- always a reliable source notes that today (the 24th) is the hottest day in the recorded history of Belgium (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) and the Netherlands (102.3). US residents should note that many of the homes in these countries don't have air conditioning. If there's a sudden … Continue reading Europe is having its second major heatwave of this summer
Animals not adapting as well as plants to the changes produced by the climate crisis
The inability of animals to adapt easily to the changes in their environment is both sad and alarming. Plants are doing somewhat better but the accelerating pace of climate crisis-induced changes is daunting. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/23/animals-failing-to-adapt-to-speed-of-climate-crisis-study-finds? Animals failing to adapt to speed of climate crisis, study finds Scientists warn of ‘alarming’ lag between human-driven seasons shift and … Continue reading Animals not adapting as well as plants to the changes produced by the climate crisis
Lakes in the upper Alps are not supposed to happen
We are only now beginning to realize how many areas of the globe rely on mountains covered with snow and glaciers for fresh water, tempering of weather and climate changes, and more. Unfortunately, many of these areas are now subject to enormous stress caused by higher temperatures. Much of the consequent evaporation, melting, and destruction … Continue reading Lakes in the upper Alps are not supposed to happen
Yes, Virginia. Climate is not the same as weather
What's the difference between weather and climate? They're closely related, but they're not actually the same thing. By Brooke Bauman Tuesday, July 16, 2019 One day, you see a forecast calling for sun, so you don’t bother to pack an umbrella. But just your luck: Clouds tumble in and suddenly you’re stuck in a rainstorm. … Continue reading Yes, Virginia. Climate is not the same as weather
The one thing more valuable than oil — fresh, drinkable water
This article talks about the competing interests to fresh water in West Texas, but this is only one example where private ownership of water is resulting in long-term disaster. Much of the water in drought-stricken areas is contained in aquifers that, once drained, will not refill. Moreover, the water in those aquifers is sweet and … Continue reading The one thing more valuable than oil — fresh, drinkable water
Another straightforward thing to do about the climate crisis — public energy research
One of the areas not yet receiving enough attention in combating the climate crisis is basic research and development to improve the industries that currently use a great deal of fossil fuels such as concrete- and steel-making, the production of plastic, and even making easier the adoption of electric transportation. We need to take steps … Continue reading Another straightforward thing to do about the climate crisis — public energy research
Finally public media is beginning to pay attention to the climate crisis
I personally feel there's still too little investigative journalism on this issue, but there has been an improvement in the amount of coverage. As the World Heats Up, the Climate for News Is Changing, Too Some news organizations have changed their approach to climate change as temperatures rise, melting the Southern Patagonian Ice Fields, among … Continue reading Finally public media is beginning to pay attention to the climate crisis
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