Climate Letter #537

Weather disasters are becoming more common.  Around the globe, and measured by decades, the frequency of severe weather events in the past decade was twice that of two decades back.  While there is no proof of any particular cause, the facts are consistent with theories about what to expect from the ongoing global warming trend.

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Solving the problem of intermittency with renewable energy power generators.  Everyone is looking for solutions that will keep costs to a minimum, soon enabling full competition with the cheapest of fossil fuels.  This comprehensive study, led by Mark Jacobson, concludes that there are practical ways it can be done in many parts of the world.  “No natural gas, biofuels, nuclear power, or stationary batteries are needed.”
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The push for coal-fired power generation in lesser developed nations.  The demand for cheap power is almost irresistible, and turning to coal as the answer is often hard to avoid.  Here is a good story about how the people in the Philippines are facing a particular and unwanted dilemma in this respect.  Finding solutions to this kind of problem is currently a key part of any global plan for holding back emissions growth.
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Why the overabundance of climate change skepticism in the US?  More Americans are in denial than anywhere else, for reasons that are hard to pin down categorically.  A new scientific study at Yale has systematically analyzed 20 years’ worth of printed material and uncovered evidence of a coordinated, well-funded professionally managed strategy to promote misinformation and reasons for doubt.  It is not at all surprising.
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Leaders of 78 major corporations are ready to speak out against climate skepticism and denialism.  This is a very interesting story in that it sets up opposition that could be quite effective against the works of the campaign described in the story above.  It is not yet visible, but the plan is apparently one that will soon become active.
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A novel way to provide low-cost energy storage with batteries.  This idea is being promoted by Mercedes.  Just recycle batteries that are no longer usable in cars but still have 80% of their capacity, and string them together as part of an electrical grid, where they can make worthy contributions.  This would even help to lower the lifetime cost of electric cars.
Carl

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