One of the areas of the planet hit most obviously and hardest is our coastal coral beds that house a wonderfully complex and diverse mix of life, some of which sustains humanity. The increasing acidification and warming of the ocean is bleaching virtually all of the major coral areas. Heroic efforts are being made to … Continue reading Task of repairing damaged coral is huge and may simply be too big
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Carbon dioxide at highest level in THREE MILLION YEARS
I rarely use capitalization in headlines or text but this is an extraordinary finding. Regardless of the contribution made by all of the different factors toward this exceedingly high level of carbon dioxide, the fact is we've not seen anything like this before. A reasoning rational person should be concerned. Earth's carbon dioxide levels highest … Continue reading Carbon dioxide at highest level in THREE MILLION YEARS
More frequent algae blooms an increasing source of methane gas
This is a little wonky, but definitely more evidence of unintended consequences. https://e360.yale.edu/digest/worsening-algae-blooms-could-significantly-increase-global-methane-emissions E360 DIGEST MARCH 27, 2019 Worsening Algae Blooms Could Significantly Increase Global Methane Emissions Water flowing into a eutrophic lake from agricultural fields. JOHN A. DOWNING/MINNESOTA SEA GRANT Population growth and climate change over the next century will lead to a major rise … Continue reading More frequent algae blooms an increasing source of methane gas
Small effects from climate change add up for the vulnerable (poor, elderly, etc.)
https://www.npr.org/2019/03/30/706941118/in-florida-doctors-see-climate-change-hurting-their-most-vulnerable-patients In Florida, Doctors See Climate Change Hurting Their Most Vulnerable Patients March 30, 20197:00 AM ET IAN STEWART LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO Jorge lives in a small efficiency near downtown Miami. He sells fruit on the street to make a living, and says he has felt the impacts of increasingly hot summers on his health. Maria … Continue reading Small effects from climate change add up for the vulnerable (poor, elderly, etc.)
More intense weather to include heavier rains over California — pluses and minuses
Seems almost funny that California with its recent drought problems now faces regular and increasingly severe downpours, but it's all part of the changing climate. For me, the almost 50 inches of rain received by Houston during the recent two hurricanes are a prime example of the too much of anything isn't good. https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/03/california-could-see-intense-rains-in-the-future/ Atmospheric … Continue reading More intense weather to include heavier rains over California — pluses and minuses
The “humans can solve any problem” fallacy for climate change solutions
These two articles contain fascinating concepts and possibilities for reversing climate change had we started decades ago and also researched the limits and implications of the proposed methodology. The "Drawdown" book by Hawkins is fascinating and full of novel ideas (my favorite is feeding seaweed to cattle to reduce their methane output). At this stage, … Continue reading The “humans can solve any problem” fallacy for climate change solutions
Do you think fossil fuel use and production should cease now? These are the banks financing it
Do you want all fossil fuel use and production to be converted to alternative energy sources immediately? Then don't deal with (in the US): JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citi and Bank of America. The rest of the top ten are domiciled elsewhere: Royal Bank of Canada, Barclays in Europe, Japan's MUFG, TD Bank, Scotiabank and … Continue reading Do you think fossil fuel use and production should cease now? These are the banks financing it
Bomb cyclones of the Midwest remove the rich soil we’re counting on to feed us
As Mother Jones explains below, the sight of the spectacular flooding has been impressive but flooding is only the tip of our bread basket's problems with the bomb cyclone -- and others to come. The force of these floods is carrying away the soil that we need for our crops at the same time that … Continue reading Bomb cyclones of the Midwest remove the rich soil we’re counting on to feed us
Paris Agreement target temperatures could be exceeded by 2023 (five years)
The voices of school children and environmentalists calling for immediate cessation of the production and use of fossil fuels are not radical or extreme. They're trying to prevent disaster within our own lifetimes. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/06/met-office-global-warming-could-exceed-1-point-5-c-in-five-years Met Office: global warming could exceed 1.5C within five years Lowest Paris agreement target may temporarily be surpassed for first time … Continue reading Paris Agreement target temperatures could be exceeded by 2023 (five years)
Is it “global warming” or “climate change”?
I've gradually moved from the term "global warming" to "climate change" even tho many of the obvious effects relate to heat records, drought, and warming of the ocean. The problems of climate change can show themselves as heat, but they can also emerge as changes or extremes. Also, unfortunately, the term "global warming" helps the … Continue reading Is it “global warming” or “climate change”?
Mega-storms could produce horrendous flooding in LA with up to $725 billion in damages
The "extreme" part of hurricanes, typhoons, and even ordinary Blue Northers, or what used to be fast moving rain or snow storms is often now that they simply stay put and keep the precipitation coming down in enormous quantities. We saw this in Texas, in Florida, in Puerto Rico. Turns out the California -- the … Continue reading Mega-storms could produce horrendous flooding in LA with up to $725 billion in damages
Earth-friendly diet means making better choices AND not wasting food
The key to making dietary changes that will stick is doing them gradually enough and with enough attention to taste that you don't wind up with a lot of wasted food. https://earther.gizmodo.com/eating-to-save-the-planet-isnt-just-about-what-i-eat-it-1832826454 Eating to Save the Planet Isn't Just About What I Eat—It's About What I Don't Brian Kahn Friday 3:55pm Photo: GettyIn three weeks … Continue reading Earth-friendly diet means making better choices AND not wasting food
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