Climate Letter #531

A look at what the current El Nino will soon be like.  The effects will be peaking in the first quarter of next year, and are expected to approach record levels of severity.  Note that serious effects are expected in Africa as well as on both sides of the Pacific.

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“The Secrets in Greenland’s Ice Sheet,”  from the New York Times Magazine.  This is an outstanding piece of science journalism, right up to date, with extensive quotations from Eric Rignot and other top specialists.  There are 21 feet of sea level rise at stake, and almost all of the ice is in play, but with uncertain timing.
If you missed the story in Friday’s Letter about a new monster glacier threat in Greenland, here is another version, including a well-drawn map of its location and full ice stream.  Notice how many other glaciers are moving seaward at more than 1000 meters per year.
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How meat consumption is involved in climate change.  This is an important factor that is easily overlooked.  “The livestock sector is responsible for approximately 15 percent of all human greenhouse gas emissions, about equivalent to all the direct emissions from transportation.”  This interesting report provides all sorts of details about meat consumption on a global basis.
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An analysis of fossil fuel assistance provided by the G-20 nations.  This is an obviously counter-productive matter that apparently will get some much-needed attention in the Paris conference.  The total amount involved is equal to around US$450 billion each year.
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A tale of two nations, one of which is an aggressive leader in the struggle against climate change and the other a dedicated laggard.  As you might expect, the one is presently among the very lowest in emissions per capita while the other is right at the top–with a differential of ten to one.  The ordinary citizens in different cultures can truly express different sets of values.
Carl

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