Climate Letter #897

A new appraisal of the results of a fascinating paleoclimate study.  The study was made in 2009 by drilling at depth into the sediments of a Siberian lakebed, providing a flood of evidence about climate conditions in that region 3 million years ago.  The CO2 level at that time is judged to have been around 400 ppm, which we have just recently surpassed.  This story tells about things that could easily be repeated, in particular the extreme fluctuations that are relevant to the high Arctic region.

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For alpine glaciers the future is bleak.  They have lost half of their volume since 1900.  The remainder will nearly all disappear in this century, even if there is no additional warming.  The 6-minute video at the end is instructive and beautifully photographed.
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The deforestation problem in Brazil is reviewed by a veteran ecologist (Yale e360).  He fully understands the constant pressure from the various forces of destruction and how they undermine proper government policy.  There remains a real need for international assistance in both planning and finance.  This is a battle that parallels the global fight over climate change and carbon emissions, with the two overlapping in many ways.
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Will the US stay in the Paris agreement or not?  The meeting that was scheduled to decide that matter has been postponed, which is not too surprising.  Aside from an acknowledgement of the many complications this shows that the extreme right-wing voices do not have control over the decision, which is encouraging.  Brad Plumer at Vox has the best coverage I have seen of all the issues that are involved, while the quote from Paul Bledsoe at the end provides a very reasonable guess as to the final outcome.
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For a quick pickup, Amory Lovins is always worth listening to.  He has unbounded optimism in the future of renewable energy, and has made significant personal contributions.  Presently he is working with the Indian government on a strategy to completely electrify vehicle transportation by 2030.
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Mexico is quietly pursuing a comprehensive plan for carbon pricing, with several unusual features.  The country is serious about enabling emissions reduction through positive government action, and is setting an example that other  developing nations can learn from.
Carl

 

 

 

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