In an article on The Conversation website, Simon H. Lee, Lecturer in Atmospheric Science, University of St Andrews; Hayley J. Fowler, Professor of Climate Change Impacts, Newcastle University; and Paul Davies, Chief Meteorologist, Met Office and Visiting Professor, Newcastle University discuss how traditional thinking about the climate falls short when the climate itself is rapidly … Continue reading Understanding extreme weather
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Nobel winners hit out at removal of fossil fuels from draft UN pact
Nearly 80 Nobel prizewinners and former world leaders have hit out at the removal of a specific mention of fossil fuels from the draft of a UN climate pact at the centre of a summit in New York next month. Nina Bo Wagner discusses the letter in an article on the Research Professional News website. … Continue reading Nobel winners hit out at removal of fossil fuels from draft UN pact
Global “backlash” against climate action was being stoked by the fossil fuel industry
In an article on the Guardian website, Fiona Harvey writes that the UN says a global ‘backlash’ against climate action is being stoked by fossil fuel companies. This is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed. But how? ‘Massive disinformation campaign’ is slowing global transition to green energy Fossil fuel companies are running … Continue reading Global “backlash” against climate action was being stoked by the fossil fuel industry
This latest global call to action on extreme heat emphasises four critical areas of response
In an article on The Conversation website, Rachel Kyte, Professor of Practice in Climate Policy, University of Oxford and former CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, discusses how extreme heat can be tackled. What are your views? How a global pact could tackle extreme heat The UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has made an … Continue reading This latest global call to action on extreme heat emphasises four critical areas of response
US Congressional investigators concluded that major oil companies had not only misled the public on climate change for decades, but also were continuing to misinform them about the industry’s preferred climate “solutions”— particularly biofuels and carbon capture
Amy Westervelt writes on the Vox website about the results of a three-year investigation that showed how the fossil fuel industry has continued to manipulate fake climate solutions that are still being promoted as the way forward to address climate change. What are your views? Oil companies sold the public on a fake climate … Continue reading US Congressional investigators concluded that major oil companies had not only misled the public on climate change for decades, but also were continuing to misinform them about the industry’s preferred climate “solutions”— particularly biofuels and carbon capture
Sports have good reason for caring about sustainability: Olympic progress toward sustainability
In an article on The Conversation website, Brian P. McCullough, Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan writes about why the Paris Olympics is promoting sustainability. Given the heat this week in Paris, something has to happen to promote sustainability. Readers are encouraged to read the article written in the Guardian by Damian Carrington … Continue reading Sports have good reason for caring about sustainability: Olympic progress toward sustainability
Extreme heat from climate change shown to have serious effect on mental health
In an article on The Conversation website, Peter Crank,Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Waterloo in Canada discusses the impact of extreme health on our mental well-being. Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses During heat waves, hospital admissions for mental health spike. The past 10 years were the … Continue reading Extreme heat from climate change shown to have serious effect on mental health
Energy in Demand News, July 21, 2024
The energy transition is proving to be quite a challenge. This week, the New York Times (behind a paywall) wondered why the oil industry is booming. High prices and growing demand have helped US oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars. The article … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 21, 2024
Protecting London a matter of ‘national security’ if extreme weather hits
Protecting London from extreme weather is a matter of “national security”, according to an independent report, which found that flooding, drought and wildfires were putting the UK capital’s economy and citizens at risk. The review says capital needs new reservoir, better flood defences and ‘heat plan’ for vulnerable people. Fiona Harvey discusses the findings of … Continue reading Protecting London a matter of ‘national security’ if extreme weather hits
Nearly 50 years ago an American oil company warned of climate risks
In an article on the Guardian website, Geoff Dembicki discusses how Marathon Petroleum predecessor warned of thepotential for ‘social and economic calamities’ in a decades-old publication. US oil company ran 1977 article predicting climate crisis could cause starvation The corporate predecessor to America’s largest refiner of oil, Marathon Petroleum, explained in a company periodical … Continue reading Nearly 50 years ago an American oil company warned of climate risks
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