Tagged With: global warming
Bleak outlook for Earth
Things aren’t looking good for this planet. The well-respected group of scientists known as the Royal Society is concerned about the combination of excessive consumption and population growth, and is suggesting increased birth control and global redistribution of wealth to combat that. Two things that are politically untouchable in this country at least. This is … Continue reading
Electric vehicles, and global warming
Sure, electric cars don’t burn gas, but their electricity has to come from somewhere and in many parts of the country, that means coal. Surprisingly though, even accounting for that, an electric car still produces less global warming emissions than a gasoline powered car getting 27mpg, according to a new study. Of course, 100% coal-sourced … Continue reading
Warmest March Ever
According to climate data from NOAA, our country just experienced its warmest March ever. The average temperature was 8.6F above the average for the last century. Precipitation was slightly above average nationwide, though concentrated in the northwest and the southern plains, with much of the rest of the country experiencing drier than average conditions and … Continue reading
Depressing data on the future of climate change
According to this article in the New York Times, the future does not bode well for our planet. By 2050, the global economy is expected to be about four times its current size, and fossil fuels will be supplying around 85% of energy at that time. Not only does that mean increased air pollution (and … Continue reading
This Planet is Worth Fighting For
Take some time today to watch the video added below. It’s a great reminder of how beautiful and wonderful this planet is, and how our actions are ruining it. We have no right to deprive future generations of the magnificence of this world; we have a moral and social obligation to do everything we can … Continue reading
What to expect from our changing climate
The scientific consensus is clear – humans are responsible for global warming. The political consensus is likewise clear – we’re not going to do what it takes to avoid significant climate change. So, we must face the reality of this world we’re creating. What can we expect? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has … Continue reading
Melting permafrost
The very name ‘permafrost’ implies permanently frozen, but thanks to global warming, that’s changing…the permafrost is melting. Why should you care? Because frozen within is a very, very large amount of greenhouse gasses (methane AND CO2). Scientists estimate that the gasses released from permafrost will eventually be about 15% of that produced by our human … Continue reading