Category: Climate Change

The validity of the theory of anthropogenic global warming is undeniable, though this doesn’t mean that scientists have an airtight grip on every aspect of what exactly is happening here on Planet Earth.  Here’s a good example: a report that was …

New Report on Climate Change Looks at Heat Absorption in the Oceans Read More »

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Here’s a scholarly article in The Economist that discusses the morality of climate change mitigation.  Not surprisingly, it comes down to the question: What value do we place on the lives of other people, in particular, young people and the …

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As previously noted, our civilization has the technology to mitigate climate change and avert the catastrophe that’s coming our way if we don’t take action.  The issue is scale; decarbonizing our energy and improving our land management will require political …

Reason for Optimism in the Shift to Low-Carbon Energy Read More »

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Here’s an article in which legendary environmentalist Bill McKibben likens the war on climate change to a world war in the military sense, and discusses the parallels between fighting Hitler and preventing climate catastrophe.  The imperative to win WW2 was …

Fighting To Protect Planet Earth Read More »

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In response to a piece on climate change and lung disease, Mark Kelly writes sarcastically, “People that (sic) don’t think like me are EVIL!” I wouldn’t say that, but I would say that people who are indifferent to human suffering are …

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As you review this video, realize that the United States is withdrawing from the Paris Accord, and that it’s led by a climate change denier; this is shameful. 

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Question: Can you name some of the main drivers by which climate change is damaging human health? (Hint: See pic at left.) Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: It’s common to see estimates concerning the probable cost of …

Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Climate Change and Your Health Read More »

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2GreenEnergy super-supporter writes: 15-Year-Old Greta Thunberg Speaks Truth To Power In Katowice. I know, right? 

Now that’s astonishing.  In the Western U.S., the droughts fueled by climate change have resulted in reduced snowfall, which in turn, has damaged the ski industry.  It’s like a report I read some time back that concluded unprotected teen sex …

Shocking Report: Less Snowfall Reduces Ski Revenues, Employment Read More »

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The World Bank is a large and interesting organization. As they introduce themselves on their website: With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global …

World Bank Group To Invest $200 Billion in Renewable Energy, Climate Change Mitigation Read More »

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