During a victory speech early Wednesday, Donald Trump boasted of the country’s vast reserves of oil and natural gas. “We have more liquid gold than any country in the world. More than Saudi Arabia. We have more than Russia. Bobby, stay away from the liquid gold,” Trump told Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former environmental... Continue Reading →
Leaders from key countries to skip COP29 climate summit
BRUSSELS, Nov 5 (Reuters) - World leaders from major economies including the United States, the European Union and Brazil are planning to skip this year's United Nations climate change summit, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend the COP29 climate summit because of political developments in... Continue Reading →
The planet is ‘on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster,’ scientists warn
Posted on 6 November 2024 by dana1981 This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections Earth’s climate in 2024 is “in a major crisis with worse to come if we continue with business as usual,” a team of 14 climate scientists warned in “The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth.” The... Continue Reading →
What Will Our World Look Like at 4 Degrees?
This is my own summary... Whenever weather expert Maiya May does one of these reports I immediately watch it... Hurricanes Helene and Milton: A Wake-Up Call for Our Changing Oceans The recent devastation brought on by Hurricanes Helene and Milton serves as a stark reminder of the profound changes occurring in our oceans. These powerful... Continue Reading →
Climate Crisis: A Decade of Warnings and Record-Breaking Heat
The climate crisis has reached a critical juncture. With the world witnessing unprecedented heat and extreme weather events, the urgency to address environmental degradation has never been more apparent. In a recent insightful discussion, Dr. Michael Mann, the Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth & Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, joined Katie Phang on... Continue Reading →
Advancing Solar Energy: Insights from Hanwha Qcells’ CTO Danielle Merfeld
In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy, solar power stands out as a pivotal player in the global transition towards sustainability. Recently, Danielle Merfeld, the Chief Technology Officer of Hanwha Qcells, sat down for an insightful interview to discuss her company’s contributions to advancing solar energy technology and its broader impact on the renewable... Continue Reading →
Click Bate – Beware of the Click: Navigating Scams and Misleading Titles Online
In today's fast-paced digital world, we've all fallen into the trap of clicking on something that turned out to be too good to be true. Whether it's a sensational headline promising groundbreaking news or an unbelievable offer that grabs our attention, these moments are nothing to be ashamed of—we’ve all been there. The truth is,... Continue Reading →
A Glimpse into a 3°C Warmer World: Reflections from a 16-Year-Old Video
our own summary... Sixteen years ago, a compelling video surfaced that painted a stark picture of our planet's potential future if global temperatures were to rise by 3°C. Today, as climate change continues to be a pressing global issue, the insights from this video are more relevant than ever. In this envisioned 3°C warmer world:... Continue Reading →
A Sobering Reflection: How a Television Marathon Exposes Our Climate and Green Emergency
From Arctic Meltdowns to Wildfires and Rising Seas: A Call for Urgent Climate Action. In recent years, the conversation around climate change has intensified, as the evidence of our Climate and Ecological (Green) Emergency becomes undeniable. A television news show has curated a marathon of reports that span nearly two decades, painting a stark picture... Continue Reading →
2024 Follow up to article: 4 Shifts Needed to Create a Carbon-free Power System
Original Article: 4 Shifts Needed to Create a Carbon-free Power System AI PERPLEXITY FOLLOW-UP: Continuing the Shift Towards a Carbon-Free Power System Since the publication of the article "4 Shifts Needed to Create a Carbon-free Power System" on the WRI Insights blog in May 2023, there have been several important developments in the ongoing transition... Continue Reading →
The Danger of Misinformation: Safeguarding Democracy
Before the article I queried AI about this topic and here are the results: My Prompt: I would like to discuss ethics, morals and values. Is that ok? AI Response: Of course! I'd be happy to discuss ethics, morals, and values with you. These topics delve into fundamental aspects of human behavior, decision-making, and the... Continue Reading →