Chris Machens

Arctic permafrost thaw might be even more potent than we thought

2018, Greenhouse Gases, Methane (CH4), Pedology, Permafrost, Respiration, Soil, StudyBy Chris Machens March 16, 2018 2 Comments

UPDATE March 19th 2018. There is a new study published after we released this video, it shines more light onto the subject of thawed soil carbon activation. The Arctic’s carbon bomb might be even more potent than we thought https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2018/03/19/the-arctics-carbon-bomb-might-be-even-more-potent-than-we-thought Direct study link https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-018-0095-z.epdf?referrer_access_token=QimruZqY0uQyvJhlxat8ItRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0N8I-MYIYWzKL_kSfxnCJqK5MhEqa1ECTKGMkwkdtwwdRBnpqZb1-iie3xj4GeIn_ATzYOYZ_qH4owg6tA5W_yYLypIP2SUN5-B1T5yexwNadXdwCZt3wyAarxCPC0Nv3lXljO2n4dUQQDimyNua3Tnd21O6bRqgq5YEXModik7bKXZTRVCsXL5btzFCn1ue-c-ltsrUkl1ZlWfKJ4h4XiaA6qEcw5474V3V54ossVOcVqoW3t1_ow7xF60nqcgwrNXk5mNIEx9Z6M48j2ZmaN7wOxfwaQ5BDzgkO51tABEDT710d1AeRsMA44IH8haLVAGf3Z3T9_HC0MLnAaJfWJo&tracking_referrer=www.washingtonpost.com Transcript The trend from frozen tundra soils shifting to thermokarst erosion…

Pacific Gas & Electric CEO: Reaching Climate Goals

2018, Clean Tech, Energy, USABy Chris Machens March 14, 2018 Leave a comment

“Energy Network of Tomorrow: How to Reach California’s Climate Goals.”Geisha J. Williams, CEO and President of PG&E Corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) says it has reached California’s 2020 renewable energy goal three years ahead of schedule and now delivers nearly 80% of its electricity from greenhouse-gas (GHG)-free resources. PG&E launched a EV Charge…

Remembering Stephen Hawking

2018, Climate Change, CommunicationBy Chris Machens March 14, 2018 Leave a comment

Professor Stephen Hawking (1942 – 2018). Widely regarded as one of the world’s most brilliant minds, Stephen Hawking, who died this week at the age of 76, was known throughout the world for his contributions to science, his books, his television appearances, his lectures and through biographical films. He leaves three children and three grandchildren.…

Nitrogen and Climate Change explained

2015, 2018, Algae blooms, Farming, Greenhouse Gases, Impacts, Lecture, Nitrogen, Science Talk, UKBy Chris Machens March 14, 2018 Leave a comment

In this 2015 talk, David Reay from the University of Edinburgh talks about nitrogen, and how it effects climate change. Watch the full lecture https://media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_w5t832ln Nitrogen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrogen

Senator Bill Nelson: Time is Running Out. Florida Ground Zero.

2018, Climate Change, Communication, Coral Reefs, Policy, Sea Level Rise, USABy Chris Machens March 14, 2018 Leave a comment

From the rising seas that flood our cities, to bleached coral and more frequent and ferocious hurricanes, we must take action to combat climate change now. The longer we put it off, the harder it will be to protect ourselves.

Arnold Schwarzenegger to terminate Oil Companies

2018, Climate Change, Communication, Oil, Project, SolutionsBy Chris Machens March 12, 2018 Leave a comment

Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to sue oil companies http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/arnold-schwarzenegger-sue-oil-companies-killing-people-article-1.3870304

Penguin investigates Camera and Jumps into Boat

2018, Antarctica, Biosphere, Climate Visuals, Life forms, Sea Ice, WildlifeBy Chris Machens March 12, 2018 Leave a comment

Penguins investigate a camera, take selfie, left behind by a researcher of the Australian Antarctic Division. Another penguin jumps into the boat of the researchers.

The Saddest Discovery about Huge Ships Worldwide

2012, 2018, Documentary, Global, OilBy Chris Machens March 12, 2018 Leave a comment

Between 70-210 million gallons of waste oil are illegally released at sea by commercial ships each year. Huge Ships and Climate Change Huge Ships and Climate Change Spill Report Apphttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marine-defenders/id540964894?mt=8&ls=1 Further readings http://www.marinedefenders.comhttp://www.marinedefenders.com/oilpollutionfacts/illegal.php Environmental impact of shipping https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_shipping

The Huge Climate State March Fundraiser

2018, Climate StateBy Chris Machens March 11, 2018 Leave a comment

Dear community, followers, and new visitors, Climate State came a long way, publishing climate related content since 2011, and since 2016 focusing on producing and providing climate related video and extreme weather footage at our YouTube channel. Climate State quality content made an impact, we literally reached out to millions of people around the world,…

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