Climate Letter #716

How an above-average monsoon in South Asia has brought massive flooding to places that were recently in deep drought.  The numbers of people who have been either killed or displaced are staggering.  This story covers events in India and several of its neighbors.

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Climate change in Siberia has already reached an early stage of catastrophe.  The rapid melting of permafrost is a big reason.  This summer marked the emergence of an anthrax outbreak, caused by the release of ancient bacteria from the soil.  In some places daily average temperatures have been 18F (10C) above normal for a whole month.
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The number of cities around the globe that have formed climate action plans is surging.  The association now has 533 members, up 70% since 2015, with an average population of 1.2 million.  I believe well-motivated city leadership can be especially effective with respect to setting targets for clean sources of electricity.  Some, like Vancouver, have taken a leading role in actively promoting ways to boost clean transportation.  Cities appear to have found a unique way to coordinate and cooperate on a global level without the complications experienced by higher-level governments.
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Canadian oil sands producers have set big spending plans for the future.  They have allocated $40.6 billion for expansion projects in the coming decade, where there is a breakeven point as low as $25 a barrel.  Plenty of people have objections, but nothing visible stands in their way, and the Canadian economy will benefit.
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Further explanation of the promising new technology for making lithium-air batteries.  According to The Economist, “Their time has come.”  The pathway from design to commercialization appears to have no obstacles.  There are multiple advantages over the current standard lithium-ion design, which should especially enhance the future of electric vehicles.
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A better way to produce liquid biofuels has been discovered.  It involves the engineering of a new strain of microbes, leading to significant advantages for lower production costs and reduced environmental impact.
Automobiles may have no further need for biofuels a couple of decades from now, but aviation has a completely different outlook.  Biofuels are still seen as their best energy bet:
Carl

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