Amazing how many people have figured that trees, the Amazon Rain Forests, the greenery of Indonesia and the like would simply soak up the excess CO2 that humans have been producing. Unfortunately, the vegetation just can't keep up. One thing that's not mentioned here is the burning going on in both Brazil and Indonesia to … Continue reading Vegetation can’t keep up with greenhouse gases
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Windfarm to be built off East Coast
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/29/joe-biden-administration-wind-energy-new-jersey White House moves toward approving huge windfarm off east coast Biden administration’s effort to increase offshore wind energy is part of plan to generate power for more than 10m homes by 2030 The GE-Alstom Block Island windfarm stands three miles off of Block Island, Rhode Island. Photograph: Scott Eisen/Getty Images Associated Press in WashingtonMon 29 Mar 2021 15.43 … Continue reading Windfarm to be built off East Coast
Oscar-nominated documentary “My Octopus Teacher” impresses Branson
I'm giving you the link because I always do BUT I use an ad-blocker which it wanted removed for access. There are 45 (FORTY-FIVE) ads on this page, several of them talking. Reading it below will be much nicer for you. https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/richard-branson-my-octopus-teacher-netflix-b1821343.html Richard Branson reveals he stopped eating octopus after watching Oscar-nominated wildlife documentary Exclusive: … Continue reading Oscar-nominated documentary “My Octopus Teacher” impresses Branson
Weather in Northeast to change drastically Thursday
Click thru for videos and podcasts. https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/no-fooling-wintry-blast-to-strike-northeast-to-start-april/923204? No fooling: Wintry blast to strike Northeast to start April By Jake Sojda, AccuWeather meteorologist Updated Mar. 29, 2021 2:43 PM EDTCopied Record-breaking warmth will soon be replaced by a potent storm system as temperatures plummet across the region. After near-summerlike warmth in much of the Northeast just days ago, … Continue reading Weather in Northeast to change drastically Thursday
Humans may not be able to reproduce by 2045
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/opinion/sunday/endocrine-disruptors-sperm.html AND https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/18/toxic-chemicals-health-humanity-erin-brokovich Plummeting sperm counts, shrinking penises: toxic chemicals threaten humanity Erin Brockovich The chemicals to blame for our reproductive crisis are found everywhere and in everything ‘This is nothing short of a full-scale emergency for humanity.’ Photograph: Mark Lennihan/AP Thu 18 Mar 2021 06.23 EDT 24,873576 The end of humankind? It may be coming … Continue reading Humans may not be able to reproduce by 2045
Farmers Almanac says a hot summer for NYC
https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/long-range-forecast-predicts-heat-hit-nyc Long Range Forecast Predicts Heat About To Hit NYC The Old Farmer's Almanac sees summer arriving early. Nick Garber, Patch StaffPosted Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 12:06 pm ET|Updated Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 12:08 pm ET The Old Farmer's Almanac sees a hot spell arriving soon. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) NEW YORK CITY — The snow's barely melted … Continue reading Farmers Almanac says a hot summer for NYC
Yes, eating seaweed could cut cows’ methane-filled burps 82%
This is my all-time favorite method for addressing climate change. It could make continued consumption of beef much more feasible but it's also just fun. Feeding cows seaweed could cut their methane emissions by 82%, scientists say Researchers found cows belched out 82% less methane after putting small amount of seaweed in their feed for … Continue reading Yes, eating seaweed could cut cows’ methane-filled burps 82%
Where’s the water that used to be liquid on Mars?
MARCH 17, 202112:29 PMUPDATED 6 HOURS AGO Mars long ago was wet. You may be surprised where the water went By Will Dunham 3 MIN READ WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mars was once a wet world, with abundant bodies of water on its surface. But this changed dramatically billions of years ago, leaving behind the desolate landscape … Continue reading Where’s the water that used to be liquid on Mars?
Who’s behind studies used by Republicans to oppose clean energy?
Is anyone surprised that fossil fuel industry fingerprints are all over Republican-favored study opposing Biden's plans to clean the air and water? https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/09/republican-study-wyoming-biden-climate-plans Republicans' new favorite study trashes Biden's climate plans – but who's behind it? Wyoming representative Liz Cheney says the study proves Biden’s policies would destroy state economies. But it has the oil … Continue reading Who’s behind studies used by Republicans to oppose clean energy?
Taylor Swift reminds us of nature
I'm one of the many boomers who respect Taylor Swift's talent and music. Despite the recent "making of" the album Folklore set at the bucolic Long Pond Studio, I hadn't focused on the persistence of nature images in her work. Lovely op-ed below. And do give that documentary about the recording of "Folklore" a try. … Continue reading Taylor Swift reminds us of nature
Invasive plants provide fuel for wildfires in Arizona
A staff member at Saguaro National Park East removes buffelgrass, a non-native plant which threatens the Sonoran Desert.PHOTOGRAPH BY NORMA JEAN GARGASZ, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Invasive grass is overwhelming U.S. deserts—providing fuel for wildfires Volunteers are yanking the dangerous grasses from public lands across the American Southwest.BYSHAENA MONTANARIPUBLISHED MARCH 2, 2021• 9 MIN READ In recent … Continue reading Invasive plants provide fuel for wildfires in Arizona
Generously illustrated explanation of how Greenland ice melt is changing Atlantic Ocean currents (including the Gulf Stream)
This article is plentifully illustrated to show exactly how cold fresh water from melting Greenland ice could cause massive changes to global climate (particularly Europe) and increased coastal flooding (particularly along the East Coast of the U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/03/02/climate/atlantic-ocean-climate-change.html?searchResultPosition=1 IT’S ONE OF THE MIGHTIEST RIVERS you will never see, carrying some 30 times more water than all … Continue reading Generously illustrated explanation of how Greenland ice melt is changing Atlantic Ocean currents (including the Gulf Stream)
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