Tag: climate science
Why Is 1.5°C (2.7°F) Not Just An Abstract Number For Global Warming Limits?
During the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, in 2015, 195 parties adopted the overarching goal to hold “the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels” and pursue efforts “to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.” It’s ten years … [continued]
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Dystopian Denials Of Climate Change Don’t Change The Facts
I just finished the Kamala Harris memoir about the 2024 election, 107 Days. I come away from reading it even more unsettled than ever about the dystopian state of our democracy under President Donald J. Trump and his Project 2025 backers. Private companies and US citizens are hesitant to practice … [continued]
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Risk of Atlantic Current Collapsing Much Higher Than Previously Expected
Unsurprisingly, climate risks keep growing. However, it’s not great to hear that one of the possibilities that has concerned me the most for almost two decades is getting more likely. That is the collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). The AMOC brings warm water from tropical parts of … [continued]
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We’re Waging A War In Defense Of Clean Energy
Whether he knows it or not, President Donald J. Trump’s era will be noted for its scaling up of renewable energy. Partially, it’s because many companies have already committed to business plans that incorporate solar installations, wind turbines, and batteries. Businesses must find competitive advantages that point to a winning, … [continued]
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North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy For Damages Caused By “Climate Deception”
The little town of Carrboro, North Carolina has sued utility giant Duke Energy for damages from climate change.
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