Thirty years ago, a bold plan was hatched to persuade people that climate change was not a problem. The consequences of this could be the deaths of untold millions if not more. A lot more. Source: The audacious PR plot that seeded doubt about climate change – BBC News Continue reading The audacious PR plot that seeded doubt about climate change – BBC News

General warming predictions are still on track, but recent heat waves are a stress test for the modeling of extreme events. Yes, climate change is real and we’re experiencing it right now. Source: What extreme heat waves tell us about the dangers of climate change | MIT Technology Review Continue reading What extreme heat waves tell us about the dangers of climate change | MIT Technology Review

The effects of warming are already driving people from their homes as seas rise, as well as killing trees and animal species. We can adapt, but also urgently need to make deep and immediate emissions cuts to head off even worse impacts, experts say. Unfortunately while we’re distracted with war right now, … Continue reading Climate change already worse than expected, says new UN report

A federal judge revoked Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases, ruling the Biden administration failed to consider climate change when it sold them. This should not be something the Biden administration gets wrong. The Democrats are supposed to be leading on addressing climate change, but this demonstrates that they currently are … Continue reading Court Revokes Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Leases, Citing Climate Change – The New York Times

The extremes will hit hard. First off, it’s Celsius we’re talking about, so it’s 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, but we’re actually headed towards 3 degrees Celsius or 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit. But that’s a global average, parts of the world will exceed 115 degrees Fahrenheit, oceans will rise, and so much more. It will … Continue reading A world warmed by 2 degrees is way hotter than it sounds

Best video yet about climate change and what can be done. Very much worth watching! Source: Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell – Can YOU Fix Climate Change? Continue reading Can YOU Fix Climate Change?

Livestock companies with large emissions receive billions of dollars in funding, campaigners say But people love their meat and dairy! Source: 20 meat and dairy firms emit more greenhouse gas than Germany, Britain or France | Meat industry | The Guardian Continue reading 20 meat and dairy firms emit more greenhouse gas than Germany, Britain or France | Meat industry | The Guardian

“Rather than bouncing back, places hit repeatedly by hurricanes, floods and wildfires are unraveling,” reports the New York Times. “Residents and employers leave, the tax base shrinks and it becomes even harder to fund basic services.”That downward spiral now threatens low-income communities in the path this week of Hurricane Ida and those … Continue reading Climate Change Is Bankrupting America’s Small Towns – Slashdot

Engine No. 1—which challenged the oil giant’s strategy to focus on oil production amid climate change concerns—may expand its board-fight victory, an updated tally shows. This is good, oil companies have the resources today to start transforming themselves into sustainable industries, they might just need a little push to get things rolling. … Continue reading Activist Likely to Gain Third Seat on Exxon Board – WSJ