On the climate change front, the climate science news out of Washington just keeps getting worse
Only way to resolve the crisis is “by dramatically curbing our use of fossil fuels,” says new report mandated by Congress. No 2109 Posted by fw, November 28, 2017 “You … Continue reading
Long-term climate targets are meaningless — “The 2°C target is largely out the window”
We must aim to peak and then reduce emissions as soon and as fast as we can, says Dr. Aaron Thierry. No 1971 Posted by fw, June 3, 2017 “…if we … Continue reading
Time may not be on our side, but can we find ways to buy time? – Two UK climate scientists discuss
Most of the quick fix models presented to policymakers falsely assume they can work at a very large scale. No 1959 Posted by fw, May 17, 2017 “But you’re saying we’re … Continue reading
Time is not on our side – Two eminent UK scientists discuss the facts about climate change
Bottom line – We must rapidly reduce our energy demand, but politicians are “running very scared” of the implications.” No 1958 Posted by fw, May 16, 2017 “I think there’s a … Continue reading
Global emissions of greenhouse gases must peak within the next decade to meet Paris targets
Fossil fuels currently provide about 90 percent of global energy, by 2100 they must supply less than 25 percent. No 1942 Posted by fw, April 24, 2017 “The Paris Agreement… was … Continue reading
World on course for more than 3°C of warming, warns terrifying fact check of Paris climate deal
Paris deal gives impression global warming is being addressed — In fact, measures fall far short to avoid runaway climate change. No 1616 Posted by fw, March 18, 2016 “Like the … Continue reading
Scientific community is self-censoring research to conform to views of vested interests
As a result, unsupported assertions contend that economic growth and emission cuts are compatible. No 1481 Posted by fw, October 17, 2015 “[There is an] endemic bias prevalent amongst many … Continue reading
All the proof you need that human activity causes global warming, packaged in a 5-minute video
Four scientific proofs, presented in text and graphs, supplement the video No 1454 Posted by fw, September 20, 2015 “The proof that man-made CO2 is causing global warming is like the chain … Continue reading
GAME CHANGER – CO2 emissions must ramp down to zero immediately
“We have already surpassed the cumulative emission limit” No 1321 Posted by fw, April 28, 2015 “In the lead up to the forthcoming Paris talks, policy makers through their willful … Continue reading
Put a high price on carbon emissions now before it is too late, says international team of climate scientists
Growing risks of triggering climate tipping points can’t be ignored any longer No 1300 Posted by fw, April 4, 2015 “ ‘We are calling on policy-makers to respond to the … Continue reading
Climate change debate with deniers going nowhere
It’s time for climate scientists to wise up and move on No 1252 Posted by fw, February 5, 2015 “In many ways, we seem to be learning to use different … Continue reading
Game Changer — 99 percent of Alberta’s tar sands oil must stay buried to avert perilous warming, says new study
Globally, 82 percent of fossil fuels must remain underground This is the first study to pinpoint, worldwide, exactly where these oil, gas, and coal reserves are located No 1225 Posted … Continue reading
Dr James Hansen advances an action plan that assures “real progress on climate”
Stabilizing the climate will be a formidable challenge, but it’s not mission impossible No 1219 Posted by fw, December 29, 2014 “The present downturn of fossil fuel costs is a … Continue reading
Who you gonna trust? Same science, widely different interpretations from competing factions
Choose wisely. Your life may depend on it No 1209 Posted by fw, December 11, 2014 “I would argue that the 2°C target is underpinned by what may be termed … Continue reading
Calls for radical emissions cuts may be popular but they’re not powerful enough says Naomi Klein
Klein lambasted mainstream environmentalists of 1980s for not taking on dominant pro-market ideology No 950 Posted by fw, January 9, 2014 “Klein used her keynote address to the [Radical Emissions … Continue reading
Conservative government’s war on science – This is a government beholden to big oil
Legacy of devastation documented by science librarian No 758 Posted by fw, May 29, 2013 Science librarian John Dupuis has assembled “a chronology of all the various cuts, insults, muzzlings … Continue reading
“Government’s climate policy firmly based on latest scientific evidence” — UK Energy and Climate Secretary
UK Minister takes dead aim at climate skeptics in speech to Royal Society No 680 Posted by fw, February 19, 2013 “It is fair to say that trust in politicians … Continue reading
Everything you need to know about the latest climate science findings but were afraid to ask
“We must pay any price or bear any burden to stop catastrophic climate change.” —Joe Romm No 594 Posted by fw October 16, 2012 Thanks to Joe Romm, expert editor … Continue reading
Canadian parliament debates climate change policies: Absolute insanity on two fronts
“The ultimate irony” — MP Elizabeth May on the climate debate in the House. But it’s actually worse than ironical — it’s insane. No 575 Posted by fw September 23, … Continue reading
