I just got back from portions of Europe even further north and many areas faced drought so severe that they harvested crops early and have their winter crops at full height already. This is not normal https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/08/31/642435250/german-farmers-struck-by-drought-fear-further-damage-from-climate-change? German Farmers Struck By Drought Fear Further Damage From Climate Change Esme Nicholson August 31, 20184:29 PM ET … Continue reading Let’s not forget that drought isn’t only in the US and sub-Saharan Africa
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“Terracide” — a new term to ponder and hate
This article is a bit long-winded, but I think its author has pointed out something important and often ignored by the main-stream media. The collective impact of the Trump administration's ethical, environmental, and other choices could indeed result in terracide. https://www.thenation.com/article/trumps-biggest-crime-isnt-being-covered-by-the-mainstream-media/ Trump’s Biggest Crime Isn’t Being Covered by the Mainstream Media It’s been overlooked, but … Continue reading “Terracide” — a new term to ponder and hate
National Parks warming up and drying out even faster than other parts of US
https://e360.yale.edu/digest/national-parks-hit-harder-by-climate-change-than-rest-of-the-u-s E360 DIGEST SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 National Parks Hit Harder By Climate Change Than Rest of the U.S. Of the 150 glaciers that existed in Glacier National Park in the late 19th century, just 25 remain, including the Jackson Glacier, seen here in 1911 (top) and 2009 (bottom). M. ELROD, UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA. USGS/LISA MCKEON America’s national parks … Continue reading National Parks warming up and drying out even faster than other parts of US
A method straight out of sci-fi for blocking climate change effects
A number of books are out about the ingenuity of humanity and its ability to solve any and all problems thru technology and grit. But this article from a relatively staid source is the first I've seen seriously suggesting this sort of huge project as a solution to climate change problems. My initial reaction was … Continue reading A method straight out of sci-fi for blocking climate change effects
Climate change isn’t coming — it’s here. Look at the patterns on the equator
Mother Jones is a remarkably reliable, fact-based, and therefore often frightening purveyor of information I feel I need to know. This article is a prime example. Was reminded while reading this about one of my persistent concerns -- a stop in the Gulf Stream. That huge current has immeasurable impacts upon both North America and … Continue reading Climate change isn’t coming — it’s here. Look at the patterns on the equator
Essential guide for anyone whose house has ever been flooded — how (or if) you can fix the damage
Superb article explaining what flooding does to homes and how (or if) you can fix the damage. Way too many graphics to include but a must-view for those who are dealing with Florence or any other flooding cause. https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/national/flooded-home/?utm_term=.3359fe718fb2
CrowdSource Rescue – a literally life-saving app
App that helped rescue thousands during Hurricane Harvey wants to do the same for Florence Alex Dalbey— Sept 13 at 7:37AM JL Jahn/Shutterstock (Licensed) The app has been an official lifesaver. During Hurricane Harvey, a volunteer made an app to help fellow rescuers coordinate—and now his team is preparing to use it for Florence. When Hurricane … Continue reading CrowdSource Rescue – a literally life-saving app
Guess what — the majority view of scientists about the speed of global warming? It’s been proven accurate
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2018/sep/24/new-study-reconciles-a-dispute-about-how-fast-global-warming-will-happen New study reconciles a dispute about how fast global warming will happen Unfortunately, mainstream climate scientists are still right, and we’re running out of time to avoid dangerous global warming Dana Nuccitelli Mon 24 Sep 2018 06.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 24 Sep 2018 08.52 EDT Earth and Moon with stars in the background. Photograph: MarcelC/Getty Images/iStockphoto We’re … Continue reading Guess what — the majority view of scientists about the speed of global warming? It’s been proven accurate
If you’re counting on cold to curb plant growth, think again
https://e360.yale.edu/digest/areas-where-cold-temperatures-limit-plant-growth-are-shrinking Areas Where Cold Temperatures Limit Plant Growth Are Shrinking For centuries, frigid temperatures in places like the Arctic and the Himalayas have significantly limited plant growth, restricting it to short periods of time during the year or to species that could survive such harsh conditions. But new research has found that over the past 30 years, … Continue reading If you’re counting on cold to curb plant growth, think again
Why invest your retirement savings in real estate whose value is certain to decrease?
My friends who are planning to retire to Florida or to places like Las Vegas or the dryer parts of California simply confound me. Global warming and climate change are already here. This article from Axios addresses the fairly narrow point that land bought in areas subject to flooding (or I would add, subject to … Continue reading Why invest your retirement savings in real estate whose value is certain to decrease?
Environmental regulations and protections can be destroyed by just ignoring them
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/what-happens-when-the-government-stops-doing-its-job/2018/08/10/74cc7a52-9b53-11e8-8d5e-c6c594024954_story.html What happens when the government stops doing its job? Trump wants to roll back regulations. But his administration may have an even greater impact by just ignoring them. (Ellen Weinstein for The Washington Post) By Steven Mufson, Reporter August 10, 2018 It took almost two years for two dozen officials at the Consumer Financial … Continue reading Environmental regulations and protections can be destroyed by just ignoring them
Affected islands in the forefront of creatively dealing with climate change effects
This is a beautiful article from a great source of climate change info. Do click thru. https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/islands-making-waves-video? JUNE 27, 2018 | 10:59 AM ISLANDS MAKING WAVES [VIDEO] With so much at stake as seas rise and our climate changes, island nations and communities around the world are showing their larger and wealthier neighbors what it … Continue reading Affected islands in the forefront of creatively dealing with climate change effects
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