Sunday, November 25, 2018

Climate correction: when scientists get it wrong


PHYS ORG 
A few weeks ago, AFP joined news outlets around the world in covering the release of a major academic paper, warning that our oceans were warming dramatically faster than previously thought. There was one problem. It was wrong. Read more here. 
Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) are small schooling fish
that can be found on both sides of the North Atlantic.
A NOAA photo.



Thursday, November 22, 2018

Climate-heating greenhouse gases at record levels, says UN


The Guardian/WM0
Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide are far above pre-industrial levels. Details here.
Air travel is the fastest-growing source of emissions.

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Palm Oil Was Supposed to Help Save the Planet. Instead It Unleashed a Catastrophe.


The New York Times
A decade ago, the U.S. mandated the use of vegetable oil in biofuels, leading to industrial-scale deforestation — and a huge spike in carbon emissions. Story here.
A palm oil concession in Sumatra. Photo by Hayd.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Newfoundland record oil spill shows risks of offshore drilling, regulatory board says

Killing Plants Is the Fastest Way to End the World


TRUTHOUT
A Manitoba corn crop ruined by a freak summer frost. A PinP photo.
A recently-published study has found that “climate change and human activity are dooming species at an unprecedented rate.” Story here.

Monday, November 19, 2018

The 'new abnormal' — California megafires explode with off-the-charts fury


The National Observer
California is on the burning edge of climate breakdown. Story here.

PLEASE READ LARRY'S BOOK - THE MERCHANTS OF MENACE.

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