This fine article from the Times Union in Albany has a link to the full 1000-page report at the end. https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/UAlbany-Cornell-climate-experts-concerned-over-13299713.php UAlbany, Cornell climate experts concerned over global climate report By Brian Nearing Updated 9:37 pm EDT, Thursday, October 11, 2018 Albany New York's goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions, among the most aggressive in the nation, still … Continue reading Albany co-writers of global climate report are highly concerned about success
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India faces horrific air pollution — some causes are unique to that country
India is trying to prevent apocalyptic air pollution. Step 1: Stop farmers from burning their fields. By Joanna Slater October 15 NASA satellite imagery from Oct. 8-31, 2017, shows crop fires spreading throughout the state of Punjab, India. Every October, farmers in northern India set fire to the straw in their rice fields, worsening pollution in … Continue reading India faces horrific air pollution — some causes are unique to that country
Item 7: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
Plastic is becoming a greater problem every day. Chinese accepted much of our country's trash for decades but has turned that spigot off. Nobody is willing to take on that burden. Unfortunately, a large chunk of the plastic produced has, whether in small pellets or in full size, entered our fresh water and ocean, contributing … Continue reading Item 7: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
We must stop putting carbon (and methane) into the atmosphere ASAP
There’s one key takeaway from last week’s IPCC report Cut carbon pollution as much as possible, as fast as possible Dana Nuccitelli Mon 15 Oct 2018 06.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 15 Oct 2018 06.02 EDT Bleached coral in Guam in 2017. Once we reach 2°C warming above pre-industrial temperatures, the IPCC concludes coral reefs will all die off. … Continue reading We must stop putting carbon (and methane) into the atmosphere ASAP
Item 6: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
We live in a culture where it's often less expensive to buy a new widget than it is to repair your old widget. I certainly can't remember the last time I had a toaster or coffeemaker repaired. People used to resole their shoes. Other than hiking boots, hardly anyone does that either. I do reuse … Continue reading Item 6: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
Item 5: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
I long ago began substituting fish and dairy products for beef and lamb as the statistics on the contribution of livestock to global warming are well established. I realize that a largely plant-based diet is the healthiest for the planet but don't like the mouth feel of legumes and really do enjoy eating cheese, the … Continue reading Item 5: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
Why you need to cut eating meat for the sake of the planet (#savetheplanet)
Huge reduction in meat-eating ‘essential’ to avoid climate breakdown Major study also finds huge changes to farming are needed to avoid destroying Earth’s ability to feed its population We label fridges to show their environmental impact – why not food? Damian CarringtonEnvironment editor @dpcarrington Wed 10 Oct 2018 13.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 10 Oct 2018 20.00 EDT Steak … Continue reading Why you need to cut eating meat for the sake of the planet (#savetheplanet)
1.5 degrees Celsius is the limit for comfortable living, says a landmark UN Climate Report
Commentators such as @EricHolthaus (follow him on Twitter for insights about climate and weather) have noticed the obvious, as discussed below. Addressing global warming and climate change is not simply a technical issue, a solution will require major societal changes. The Nation is definitely on the progressive end of the media. Even if you're not, … Continue reading 1.5 degrees Celsius is the limit for comfortable living, says a landmark UN Climate Report
Stainless water bottles are pricey to begin with, but work beautifully to keep cold water always on hand
Understanding that the stainless steel bottles sold by S'well are initially expensive (but last forever and replace infinite numbers of plastic bottles), this company is doing quite a bit of charitable outreach. Here's one program that gave one of their bottles to every public school student in NYC: https://www.swellbottle.com/bringitnyc/ This is Not an ad. I'm … Continue reading Stainless water bottles are pricey to begin with, but work beautifully to keep cold water always on hand
New Yorker’s take on the United Nations’ latest well-researched report on what needs to be done about climate change
The Dire Warnings of the United Nations’ Latest Climate-Change Report By Carolyn Kormann October 8, 2018 Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. A new I.P.C.C. report predicts more extreme weather in the coming years if global temperatures continue to rise at the current rate. Photograph by Mario Tama / Getty In the fall of 2015, several … Continue reading New Yorker’s take on the United Nations’ latest well-researched report on what needs to be done about climate change
Item 3: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
As I've mentioned before, I live in downtown Manhattan and don't own a car. My transportation choices are many: walking, buses, subway, cabs, renting cars, and connecting to more long-distance options such as trains, planes. Public transit is very reasonably priced compared to car ownership, particularly once you're a senior as I am. My primary … Continue reading Item 3: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
Why are storms of all sorts so much worse recently?
Another one of those you-have-to-click situations..... https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/05/climate/rain-floods-extreme-weather.html?rref=climate&module=Ribbon&version=context®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Climate&pgtype=Multimedia
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