Monthly Archives: March 2019

From Carbon Brief, a climate-related profile of India, the world’s third largest emitter of CO2.  This masterful presentation covers every aspect of a complex situation bearing many issues that are completely unresolved.  India has the world’s fastest growing major economy, … Continue reading →

The UN has issued a major new report about climate change in the Arctic (The Guardian).  The most startling conclusion is that unnatural levels of temperature rise are now locked in until at least mid-century, accompanied by a wide range … Continue reading →

A new study tells about “marine snow” and how it helps to cool the planet over time.  This natural way of removing and sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere is a vital component of the ocean sink.  That leads to concerns … Continue reading →

A new UN report on the global extraction of material resources has been issued, and it is terrifying (The Guardian).  “The biggest surprise to the authors was the huge climate impact of pulling materials out of the ground and preparing … Continue reading →

An editorial about climate action that everyone in America should read (The Hill). The author writes in a way that is short and to the point, accurate with respect to achievability, and realistic about the reasons for making a special … Continue reading →

An explanation has been found for why ice ages became longer and more intense starting less than one million years ago.  This is a matter of great interest because there are potential implications for climate change in the near future, … Continue reading →

Deep ocean waters in the South Pacific are rapidly warming.  Actual measurements have been taken since the 1990s to depths as great as four miles.  The pace of warming, while not high, is accelerating, at a rate that shows signs … Continue reading →

A new study foresees serious water shortages in the US within this century due to population growth and climate change (Fortune).  “As both demand and water evaporation increase, up to 96 of the 204 water basins that provide fresh water … Continue reading →

An expert analysis of the trend of CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels (Carbon Brief).  This is a very clear and well-charted explanation of what is going on, with emphasis on the one country (China) that has been most responsible … Continue reading →

“Green New Deal vs. Carbon Tax: A Clash of 2 Worldviews, Both Seeking Climate Action”  From Inside Climate News, a complete rundown of the many political positions being taken in the US as calls for climate action get much louder.  … Continue reading →