Carbon in Atmosphere Is Rising, Even as Emissions Stabilize – The New York Times
Scientists are concerned over the cause of the rapid rise, which may indicate the world’s natural sponges that absorb carbon dioxide have changed.
Climate Change vs. Global Warming
Here’s an interesting Greenpeace podcast recording. It’s called “What to Say? Climate Change vs. Global Warming” https://soundcloud.com/greenpeace-canada/ep-29-what-to-say-climate-change-vs-global-warming-whats-at-stake-for-the-great-barrier-reef
Cutting out the middleman in renewable energy
Co-ops and crowdfunding bring projects directly to people.
Don’t be mad at your meteorologist for a poor forecast. We’re mad enough at ourselves. – The Washington Post
And please stop calling for us to be fired, geez.
Excerpt | Paying Attention to Nature—Urgently
There’s the octopus in the parking garage, and 26,500 other signs that climate change is here.
Expect to see more emergencies like Oroville Dam in a hotter world | Dana Nuccitelli | Environment | The Guardian
Dana Nuccitelli: Scientists predicted decades ago that climate change would add stress to water management systems like Oroville Dam
Experts warn 800 species, many endangered, affected by border wall
Mexico is home to 10 percent of all land species known to science, many of which are shared across North America.
Finally, some good news for the climate: Global carbon emissions stayed flat in 2016 – The Washington Post
The United States and China are burning less coal, and as a result, economies are growing without further worsening the climate problem.
Flipping the Switch for a Cleaner Grid (2017) | Union of Concerned Scientists
We don’t currently pay attention to when we use electricity—but we should.
Floating Offshore Wind
As floating wind nears commercialization, the technology’s potential role in reducing costs for projects in deep waters has become increasingly attractive in numerous markets.