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2024 climate scientists predictions for global warming

Wed, 2024-01-03 10:53 — mike kraft
What climate scientists are predicting for the globe in 2024 The last time the El Niño climate pattern neared its peak, it pushed the planet to record warmth in 2016. Scott Dance The Washington Post
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U.S. East Coast cities from NYC to DC and south are sinking--new studies

Wed, 2024-01-03 10:40 — mike kraft
Study: From NYC to DC and beyond, cities on the East Coast are sinking Major cities on the U.S. Atlantic coast are sinking, in some cases as much as 5 millimeters per year—a decline at the ocean's edge that well outpaces global sea level rise, confirms new research from ... Lon Wagner Phys.org

Major cities on the U.S. Atlantic coast are sinking, in some cases as much as 5 millimeters per year—a decline at the ocean's edge that well outpaces global sea level rise, confirms new research from Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

Tue, 2024-01-02 18:09 — mike kraft
The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects. AP News

 

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Analysis: The pace of global warming may be accelerating. But not everyone agrees.

Thu, 2023-12-28 11:14 — mike kraft
Is climate change speeding up? Here’s what the science says. Some scientists have warned the rate of global warming might soon accelerate. And now, after the hottest year in recorded history, some believe it is already happening. The Washington Post
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2023 was the year of record heat temperatures

Wed, 2023-12-27 09:32 — mike kraft

 

2023 was the year of record heat temperatures Humans have just experienced what will go down as the hottest year in recorded history -- so far -- as the planet experienced heating at an unprecedented pace. ABC News ABC News

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Throughout 2023, records for the warmest temperatures around the world were broken one by one. But record-eclipsing temperatures will no longer be an anomaly if greenhouse gas emissions that fuel global warming continue at the current pace, according to climate scientists.

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King Charles' Christmas message calls for planet's protection

Tue, 2023-12-26 11:16 — mike kraft

 

King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection King Charles III has reflected his coronation theme of public service y in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging. AP News

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Five reasons to be positive about climate change despite a terrible year

Tue, 2023-12-26 11:04 — mike kraft

 

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Analysis: 2023 Climate Wins Overview

Wed, 2023-12-20 10:08 — mike kraft

Your 2023 Climate Wins, Wrapped | Atmos

Your 2023 Climate Wins, Wrapped | Atmos This year’s climate extremes may give the impression that the planet is screwed, but climate experts say we’ve made record progress in 2023. Atmos Atmos

 

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COP28 talks go into overtime amid disagreements about phasing out fossil fuels

Tue, 2023-12-12 10:29 — mike kraft
COP28 forced into overtime as fossil fuel phase-out divides countries The COP28 climate talks went into overtime on Tuesday and countries engaged in shuttle-diplomacy to seek a new draft agreement and try to close a rift over ending the world's use of fossil fuels. Valerie Volcovici,Kate Abnett,Jake Spring Reuters
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COP28 climate talks" Everyone must come to consensus, making agreement more difficult

Mon, 2023-12-11 11:57 — mike kraft

Agreeing to agree: Everyone must come to consensus at COP28 climate talks, toughening the process | AP News

..Consensus is frequently used to weaken efforts to curb climate change and experts say that’s by design, dating back to oil interests and the first United Nations climate negotiations. Some veteran politicians would like to change it, while others embrace it as the only fair way to get things done.

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