Hawaii Volcano Eruptions (1960s Film)
Volcanic eruptions and lava flows in Hawaii. […]
Interaction between climate, volcanism, and isostatic rebound
Observations of enhanced volcanic frequency during the last deglaciation have led to the hypothesis that ice unloading in glaciated volcanic terrains can promote volcanism through decompression melting in the shallow mantle or a reduction in crustal magma storage time.
George H.W. Bush’s 1988 Environmental Speech
On August 31, 1988, George H. W. Bush gave a [...]
Bernie Sanders 1989 on Media and Environmental Issues
Bernie Sanders, in 1989 made a point in regards to the media and how environmental issues are addressed.
The Day After Tomorrow: Pre-Production Force of Destiny
The Force of Destiny: The Science and Politics of Climate Change.
The Struggle of Global Warming Policy in 1992
At a February 13, 1992 press conference, scientists raised concerns [...]
Sea Level Rise explained in 1970
A discussion of sea level, what it is, how it [...]
Rivers of the Sea: Global Ocean Survey Studies (1975)
Film about GEOSECS, the Geochemical Ocean Sections Study, a global [...]
UN: Faced with ‘clear science, real threats,’ countries must remain committed to Paris climate deal
We are dealing with scientific facts, not politics. And the facts are clear. Climate change is a direct threat in itself, and a multiplier of many other threats.
Walter Scheidel on Society, Collapse and Equality
Scheidel argues that economic inequalities are usually narrowed most effectively as a result of cataclysmic events: war, revolution, the collapse of states and natural disasters.
Joseph Tainter talks Energy, Collapse, and Society
We face many of the same changes as ancient civilizations, the question is whether or not we’ll be able to introduce technological innovations that allow us to withstand these threats and adapt to change.
Spencer Weart: The History of Climate Science (2013)
On the history of climate science, with the scope on the public perception.