Greenland is melting faster [even] than expected We knew climate change was melting Greenland’s glaciers, but new data shows things are even worse than we thought. Many scientists believe that given a 2C temperature rise, all the Greenland ice will melt. If that were to happen, global sea levels would rise 7.2 m (24 ft), from Greenland alone. […]
Recycling CO2 speculative
Scientists say we’re on the cusp of a carbon dioxide–recycling revolution Warren writes, “By adding electricity, water, and a variety of catalysts, scientists can reduce CO2 into short molecules such as carbon monoxide and methane, which they can then combine to form more complex hydrocarbon fuels like butane. Now, researchers think we could be on the […]
Trump article from the Atlantic
from The Atlantic, 2017 Please excuse a political article here, but I thought this was a barn-burner last year. Read the article…
Going beyond the facts on Canada’s climate crisis
“IT’S CLEAR THAT CANADA, LIKE THE REST OF THE WORLD, IS FACING A CLIMATE CRISIS. From melting permafrost in the north, to ninja rain storms in our cities, to the shifting shores on our coasts, we’ve seen the evidence: climate change is real. We have the facts. So, what comes next? With no single checklist […]
Canada’s House of Commons has declared a national climate emergency
The House of Commons has passed a motion declaring a national climate emergency, and supporting Canada’s commitment to meet the Paris Agreement emissions targets. Conservative MPs voted against the motion, but it still passed 186-63 with the support of the Liberals, New Democrats, Bloc Quebecois and Green MPs. The motion was was put forward by […]