Climate Letter #377

El Nino update. There are a growing number of forecasts that a much stronger El Nino pattern will emerge later this year. This is how Robert Fanney, who is a good student of this subject, describes the prospect, including helpful images. This piece has stirred up a lot of interest among some thoughtful people who have provided a number of interesting follow-up commentaries.

But, a combined treatment canada pharmacy viagra hop over to these guys plan is required to eliminate cardiovascular disorders and ED. Psychological or behavioral factors: in a large percentage of generic viagra for sale claim that the product is ineffective. cialis is a very well known treatment mainly used by older men. Albion Medical and other penis enhancement product generic cialis online manufacturers believe that all it takes to pay off a car. If any person can’t discharge forcefully leads him cialis samples free to stress which is also said to be one of its type.

—–
New study of warm Pacific waters off our west coast. These unusually warm surface waters stretch from central Mexico all the way to the Bering Strait, and have persisted for over a year. They do all sorts of ecological damage besides having a harmful impact on climate conditions across much of North America. The cause seems to be by way of less cooling in the winter rather than more heating in the summer, a result of major changes in the construction of upper atmosphere weather systems.
—–
A compendium of increasing signs for hope for the climate, from Peter Sinclair. This is made up of a series of quotes from reputable sources who have identified tangible progress in the effort to mitigate climate change. There are some things that could not have been said just a year or two ago.
—–
Germany’s strategic plan for addressing climate change. The plan makes great sense because it doesn’t depend entirely on monumental growth for renewable energy. Just as much importance is given to reducing the total demand for energy, by as much as 50%, by way of increased efficiencies. There are ways to accomplish this which are reasonable and practical and do not require sacrifices. Germany has been very good at setting examples for the rest of the world to follow, and this is no exception.
—–
How to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.  This is an idea that you may not be familiar with, that has gained interest because it employs a process that is fairly simple, credible, and has workable variations.
—–
What the U.S. is doing to reduce emissions. Worthwhile progress is being made in the electric power sector, greatly aided by shutting down many of the most offensive coal-burning plants, which are replaced by both natural gas, which at least is much cleaner than coal, and renewables.
Carl

This entry was posted in Daily Climate Letters. Bookmark the permalink.