Geology is the science of how the Earth functions and has evolved and, as such, it can contribute to our understanding of the climate system and how it responds to the addition of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere and oceans. Observations from the geological record show that atmospheric CO2 concentrations are now at […]
What are you doing about CARBON?
There are many EASY things one can do. For instance, switch to Bullfrog Power, a green renewable energy supplier. In fact, a couple of years ago, I recommended Bullfrog Power, which I use. Have you changed over yet? If not, why not? Link to site:…. Prove you care, switch over this time! Sure, it’ll cost […]
Underestimating the Challenges of Avoiding a Ghastly Future
Humans Face a “Ghastly Future” Unless Extraordinary Action Is Taken Soon on Sustainability Without immediate and drastic intervention, humans face a “ghastly future” — including declining health, climate devastation, tens of millions of environmental migrants and more pandemics — in the next several decades, according to an international team of 17 prominent scientists. “Humanity is […]
Canadian Fossil Fuel Subsidies – Dec 2020
Jeff Passmore, Director CACOR, comments: Canada averaged US$14.3 billion per year in fossil fuel subsidies between 2017 and 2019, earning it top ranking alongside Saudi Arabia as the two G20 countries with the most generous subsidies for oil and gas production, according a scorecard issued last week by three international think tanks. Canada averaged US$14.3 […]
Net Zero – not by magic
Overall, the cost [of reaching net zero carbon emissions in the UK] is likely to be much easier and cheaper than previously thought. [It] can be designed in such a way as to quickly improve the lives of millions of people, is surprisingly low cost – it’s cheaper than even we thought last year when we […]