This text has been reformatted for CACOR from the initial publication in the CMOS Bulletin by Dr. John Hollins, past Chair, Canadian Club of Rome. Original by the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society 1 (2019 August) o Human activity and natural causes o Earth’s climate—arising from the interaction of the atmosphere, ocean, ice, land […]
Brundt ice sheet
Iceberg twice the size of New York City set to break off Antarctic ice shelf Scientists are unsure what this could mean for the future health and stability of the Brunt Ice Shelf. Previously stable for about 35 years, a crack in Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf recently started accelerating northward as fast as 4 kilometers […]
The Menace of Deep-Sea Mining: Something Wicked This Way Comes
“A new chapter of Earth pillage is in the works: the commercial venture of deep-sea mining. The deep sea lies 200 meters below sea level into the abyssal depths and comprises roughly 65 percent of Earth’s surface. It is being encroached by a nexus of nation-states and industries slavering over its “mind-boggling quantities of untapped […]
NCA 4: Northeast
The distinct seasonality of the Northeast’s climate supports a diverse natural landscape adapted to the extremes of cold, snowy winters and warm to hot, humid summers. This natural landscape provides the economic and cultural foundation for many rural communities, which are largely supported by a diverse range of agricultural, tourism, and natural resource-dependent industries. The […]
NCA 4: Oceans and Marine Resources
Americans rely on ocean ecosystems for food, jobs, recreation, energy, and other vital services. Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels change ocean conditions through three main factors: warming seas, ocean acidification, and deoxygenation. These factors are transforming ocean ecosystems, and these transformations are already impacting the U.S. economy and coastal communities, cultures, and businesses. While climate-driven […]