Climate Letter #727

Bangladesh update.  In terms of population numbers, this nation appears to have more ruinous exposure to rising sea level than any other during the 21st century.  “Mr. Karim estimated that as many as 50 million Bangladeshis would flee the country by 2050 if sea levels rose as expected.”  This is a full report from the New York Times.

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India acts as if it is not planning to take much, if any, responsibility for refugees:
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The rise of toxic algae blooms, as reported by the National Geographic.  They are unquestionably becoming more common and more dangerous.   While the causes are always complicated there is no doubt that the effects of global warming are often a part of the reason.
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An interview with Peter Wadhams about his new book.  This is a followup from our report in CL#725.  As you will see in the conclusion, he has no easy answers for those who don’t worry while assuming everything is sure to be taken care of, somehow.
If you have extra time and interest, this 21-minure video interview of Wadhams by Thom Hartmann is even more revealing.
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A commentary on conflicting cloud studies.  Clouds at high level, mid level and low level all seem to have their own story to tell, and nothing conclusive has been resolved lately.  This experienced journalist has nevertheless reacted seriously to the claim that climate sensitivity estimates may need to be raised because of newly developed cloud knowledge.
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An encouraging report on the progress of wind power in the US:  This country has lagged behind what has been accomplished in Europe, but is now well-positioned for a stronger and steadier uptrend.  It doesn’t hurt that the wholesale price has dropped to an average of less than two cents per kWh, with the help of tax credits that will continue for another five years.  New equipment is rapidly gaining efficiency, enough to open up sizeable new land areas where installations will be feasible from now on.
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How practical are today’s electric cars?  A comprehensive study has addressed all the issues, giving special attention to concerns about range and refueling.  The conclusion, “Roughly 90 percent of the personal vehicles on the road daily could be replaced by a low-cost electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight.”  Lower operating and maintenance costs would completely compensate for higher sticker prices, and there is much more, even without anticipating future improvements.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160815114836.htm
Carl

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