For a historical perspective on climate progress, James Lovelock talked at The University of Kansas, addressing our responsibility in light of global warming, almost 3 decades ago in 1991. This video has been edited with the scope on the science, full release at https://archive.org/details/JAMESLOVELOCKKU Related Earthrise image by NASA https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_1249.html Deforestation around the Panama Canal…
Climate scientist Stephen Schneider talks climate change. Dr. Stephen Schneider is one of the most notable and outspoken scientists on the topic of climate change. His moderate and scientific approach to explaining climate change has helped congressmen, journalists, and citizens understand the complex, and often contradictory, issues related to global warming. In this ever timely…
Stark warnings from scientists about future warming. What do you think?
Climate scientist Michael Mann https://twitter.com/MichaelEMann gave testimony at hearing, titled “Climate Science: Assumptions, Policy Implications, and the Scientific Method,” was organized to “examine the scientific method and process as it relates to climate change” and “focus on the underlying science that helps inform policy decisions.” House Science Committee Hearing Pits Three Fringe Climate Deniers Against…
Eric Rignot (NASA/JPL) one of the world’s most prominent glaciologists, who is behind a landmark report revealing the unstoppable collapse of a large part of Antarctica, gave a lecture at Victoria University of Wellington in February 2017, on future sea level rise. Future sea-level rise from warming of polar ice sheets http://www.victoria.ac.nz/news/2017/02/future-sea-level-rise-from-warming-of-polar-ice-sheets This video has…
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You might occasionally look up some climate study, or visit a blog explaining recent discoveries surrounding the science of climate change, you well be aware what is going on, and you actively attempt to reduce your impact on the environment (Driving EV’s, buying electricity from renewables, going vegan, changing light bulbs to LEDs etc). But…
A new Car, tire, construction, insurance, or the latest action movie trailer are among common advertisements, among many more, when during prime time television news hours, the local anchor explains ongoing weather situations, the government announces the latest advisory, or people watch the related footage. This was true for YouTube videos too, until recently. Around…
Using satellite and field work after an extreme melt event in Greenland, a UCLA-led study finds that melt-prone areas on its ice sheet develop a remarkably efficient drainage system of stunning blue streams and rivers that carry meltwater into moulins (sinkholes) and ultimately the ocean. However, the team’s measurements at the ice’s edge show that…
At a recent MIT hosted Starr Forum, Chomsky explained broader US politics, with the scope on climate science and what it means for the future (March 23, 2017) – excerpt via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5A8BVrjRfU President Trump Signs an Energy Executive Order (March 28, 2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdkThe_O50M Related A TIMELINE OF EVERY RIDICULOUS THING TRUMP HAS SAID ABOUT CLIMATE…
After what many describe as incredible news, and some others describe as wrong, or outright false, or from a dimension called alternative, there has been reports of something, of something so dramatic. References Donald Trump acknowledges climate change — at his Irish golf course http://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-acknowledges-climate-change-at-his-irish-golf-course/ Rising seas could swamp Trump’s ‘Winter White House’ at Mar-a-Lago,…
National Warnings Summary http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings Residents of low-lying parts of Logan and the Gold Coast have been told to move to higher ground as a “wall of water” heads towards the region. The Gold Coast council has told residents near the northern suburbs of Stapylton and Jacobs Well to evacuate, and warned those who remain behind…
Cyclone Debbie’s impact on the Queensland coast, after making landfall. The full extent of impacts will become more visible in the days ahead. The system continues to slowly move inland after unleashing its full force on Queensland’s north coast. References Cyclone Debbie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone_Debbie Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Debbie Pounding Queensland, Australia https://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/category-3-tropical-cyclone-debbie-pounding-queensland-australia Climate Council warns…