Climate Letter #653

A hard look at the future of coral reefs.  This report from science writer David Spratt explains the problem at length and with a great deal of clarity.  The scientists he quotes are all highly respected, and all belong to the same school of thought, believing that the kind of action needed to prevent a catastrophic outcome for reefs goes far beyond the plans and programs we read about.  The report includes much information that can be applied to the whole problem of global warming, not just the destruction of coral reefs.

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A video interview with Bill Ruddiman.  Ruddiman is one of the true elder statesmen of climate science, known for his writings about how the environmental impact of humans has been affecting normal climate development for many thousands of years.  He offers an excellent view of the big-picture context this fits into.
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The science behind concentrated rainfall.  A new study provides evidence that when temperatures rise there is not only a greater amount of rainfall, but a tendency for rain to become concentrated in downpours of high intensity.  This has been shown to occur in four different types of climate zones.  The trend is especially problematic for city planners.
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What does the future hold for aviation emission reduction?  Solar power gets plenty of publicity, but there is nothing less likely to be practical.  A winner has yet to be picked from all of the other known options, as well-told in this story.
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Huge opportunities keep advancing for electric car batteries.  This report from Joe Romm describes how new battery prices have been falling and the equally important fact that batteries can be used to efficiently store electricity anywhere, and for an extended period of time, after they lose the level of freshness needed for cars.
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A new type of climate history research being conducted in Greenland.  There are no significant results to report, but this 8-minute video is worth watching just for the adventure story and the pleasure of the photography.
Carl

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