The Climate Crisis
- Our oceans are 30% more acidic today than they were 150 years ago.www.ucsusa.org CO2 and Ocean Acidification: Causes, Impacts, Solutions
Rising CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere are changing the chemistry of the ocean, and putting marine life in danger.
- Last summer’s temperature rise could be worse than we thoughtwww.theguardian.com Last summer’s temperature rise could be worse than we thought
The 19th century, used as a baseline for global heating, may have been a quarter of a degree cooler than previously believed
- A habitable Earth can no longer afford the rich – and that could mean me and you - Climate Uncensoredclimateuncensored.com A habitable Earth can no longer afford the rich – and that could mean me and you - Climate Uncensored
A few days ago I was commissioned by the energy and environment section editor at The Conversation to elaborate on my contribution to the recent Guardian
- From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhereapnews.com From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere
In a world growing increasingly accustomed to wild weather swings, the last few days and weeks have seemingly taken those environmental extremes to a new level.
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> > When the world is warmer, it is likely to have more extreme weather and climate events, including record heat and rainfall, scientists say. And climate change is also changing weather patterns, leading to rainy and hot systems stalling over areas and the jet stream meandering, said Alvaro Silva, a climate scientist at the World Meteorological Organization.
- Tourist influx turns Windermere green, researchers saywww.bbc.com Tourist influx turns Windermere green, researchers say
New research links algal blooming at England's largest lake with increased visitor numbers
- Oklahoma town sees second tornado in 5 weeks as deadly storms hit central U.S.www.pbs.org Oklahoma town sees second tornado in 5 weeks as deadly storms hit central U.S.
The storm prediction center warned of an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across the Ohio Valley on Tuesday with a possibility of few, potentially strong, tornadoes, hail and severe, damaging winds.
- Brazil mounts frantic rescue effort as flooding kills at least 78phys.org Brazil mounts frantic rescue effort as flooding kills at least 78
Authorities in southern Brazil scrambled Sunday to rescue people from raging floods and mudslides in what has become the region's largest ever climate catastrophe, with at least 78 dead and 115,000 forced from their homes.
- Climate emissions from air travel 50 per cent higher than reportednorwegianscitechnews.com Climate emissions from air travel 50 per cent higher than reported
A new study that looked at almost 40 million flights in 2019 calculated the greenhouse gas emissions from air travel internationally.
- Kenya floods death toll rises to 188 as heavy rains persistphys.org Kenya floods death toll rises to 188 as heavy rains persist
The number of people who have lost their lives in devastating floods in Kenya since March has risen to 188, with dozens still missing, the interior ministry said on Thursday.
- Extrapolations (TV series 2023)bflix.to Extrapolations 2023 Watch Online Free - BFLIX
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Unanticipated stories of how the upcoming changes to our planet will affect love, faith, work and family on a personal and human scale.
- April temperatures in Bangladesh hottest on recordphys.org April temperatures in Bangladesh hottest on record
Bangladesh's weather bureau said Wednesday that last month was the hottest April on record, with the South Asian nation and much of the region still enduring a suffocating heat wave.
- Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwavewww.channelnewsasia.com Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave
Extensive scientific research has found climate change is causing heat waves to become longer, more frequent and more intense.
- 155 dead in Tanzania floods as El Nino continues to wreak havoc thanks to climate crisiswww.thecanary.co 155 dead in Tanzania floods as El Nino continues to wreak havoc thanks to climate crisis
At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding - a scene repeated across East Africa
- This chart of ocean temperatures should really scare youwww.vox.com This chart of ocean temperatures should really scare you
The Atlantic Ocean is freakishly warm right now. Scientists are sounding the alarm.
- Canada wildfires: Officials warn of 'explosive' wildfire seasonwww.bbc.com Canada wildfires: Officials warn of 'explosive' wildfire season
Warm conditions could spell even more devastation than was seen in 2023's worst-ever season, officials say.
- Europe braces for a cold spell and snow after record-breaking heatwavewww.severe-weather.eu Europe braces for a cold spell and snow after record-breaking heatwave
Europe's weather takes a turn from hot to cold. Learn about the upcoming dramatic temperature drop, possible snowfall, and the risk of frost across the continent.
- Tandem heat waves, storm surges increasingly batter coastsphys.org Tandem heat waves, storm surges increasingly batter coasts: Study
Coastal communities need to prepare for simultaneous extreme weather events as heat waves increasingly overlap with surges in sea levels due to climate change, a study published on Thursday warned.
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>Extreme heat and sea levels are typically monitored and studied individually but researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University found they were occurring simultaneously—a phenomenon that could multiply fivefold by mid-century.
>The study's lead author, Mo Zhao, told AFP these events pose "very dangerous" risks, from deadly heat to floods, that may "exceed the coping capacity" of communities to respond.
>"We don't have sufficient resources or sufficient human resources to handle these two extremes," she said.
- European court rules human rights violated by climate change inactionwww.bbc.com European court rules human rights violated by climate change inaction
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that a group of Swiss women partially won their climate case.
- The growing reality of climate refugeesnation.africa The growing reality of climate refugees
More families are now forced to abandon their homes for sustenance
- Greta Thunberg detained at The Hague climate demonstrationwww.theguardian.com Greta Thunberg detained at The Hague climate demonstration
Climate activist detained after Extinction Rebellion protesters tried to block road near Dutch parliament
- Winderful - Visualising the UK's wind energywinderful.uk Winderful - Wind energy is currently producing 7,450 MW.
That's enough to power 37,437,186 PS5s!
https://mstdn.social/@winderful/112223218682855540
- Scientist Rebellion co-founder and Palestine Action activist, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and 262h community servicesocial.rebellion.global Scientist Rebellion (@ScientistRebellion@social.rebellion.global)
Attached: 1 image 🔴 BREAKING NEWS: Mike Lynch-White, Scientist Rebellion co-founder and Palestine Action activist, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and 262h community service for his involvement in the Heathrow Pause action of 2019. 🧵1/6
BREAKING NEWS: Mike Lynch-White, Scientist Rebellion co-founder and Palestine Action activist, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and 262h community service for his involvement in the Heathrow Pause action of 2019.
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- Luxembourg Reaches Earth Overshoot Day on 20 Februarychronicle.lu Luxembourg Reaches Earth Overshoot Day on 20 February
On Monday 19 February 2024, Greenpeace Luxembourg announced that Luxembourg once again emerged as the first EU... }}
https://overshoot.footprintnetwork.org/newsroom/country-overshoot-days/
- 1 Apr 1982 - Exxon greenhouse effect report
https://mastodon.social/@workingclasshistory/112194524723632253
- Antarctica, Earth’s largest refrigerator, is defrostingwww.economist.com Antarctica, Earth’s largest refrigerator, is defrosting
The world must pay more attention to its southern pole
- Guerrilla Graftingearthstream.social HopePunk FTW (@HopePunkFTW@earthstream.social)
Attached: 1 image I don't know how to do this, but I am certainly interested in this Guerrilla Grafting. Is this more #EcoPunk or #SolarPunk?
- Heat pumps slash emissions even if powered by a dirty grid | Gristgrist.org Heat pumps slash emissions even if powered by a dirty grid
Installing a heat pump now is better for the climate, even if it's run on U.S. electricity generated mostly by fossil fuels. Here’s why.
- Pesticides do not remain in the valley, they go up the mountainswww.pan-europe.info Pesticides do not remain in the valley, they go up the mountains
The airborne spread of pesticides is seriously underestimated. A new study in Italy shows that pesticides spread in the apple-growing region of South Tyrol do not remain in the orchards. They spread throughout the valley and end up high up in the mountains. They not only affect the area of cultivati...
- E-Fuels and E-Chemicals may need multiple times the World's current Electricity Productionindustrydecarbonization.com E-Fuels and E-Chemicals may need multiple times the World's current Electricity Production
Technologies turning water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich chemicals could replace fossil fuels where electrification is not feasible. However, Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) would require enormous amounts of clean electricity.
- Exxon Mobil CEO on the 'dirty secret' of Net Zero: 'People who are generating the emissions need to be aware ... and pay the price'fortune.com Exxon Mobil CEO on the 'dirty secret' of Net Zero: 'People who are generating the emissions need to be aware ... and pay the price'
"The dirty secret nobody talks about is how much all this is going to cost and who's willing to pay for it," Darren Woods said on Fortune’s Leadership Next podcast.
These companies are faced with a stark choice: either they continue down their current path of extracting fossil fuels, or they face extinction. The transition to renewable energy sources is too great a leap for them to make, given their existing profit margins and business models.
It's like the disruption that Netflix brought to Blockbuster - someone comes along and says "let's forget about our profits and change everything we do!" But in reality, it's not that simple.
Nationalization is the only practical path forward here.
- World’s migratory species in decline, UN report warnsnews.un.org World’s migratory species in decline, UN report warns
Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline and the global extinction risk is increasing, a new UN report has revealed. Some whale species, sea turtles and jaguars are among the animals at risk, according to the first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report, launched at th...
