https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/15/climate/polar-ice-melting-day-length-time/index.html

I’ve been having bad anxiety related to this and I was wondering if anyone knew any good news that may make me feel better.

There are so many news articles about heat records being continually broken, I just saw a link to a study about melting glaciers changing the rotation speed of earth, people have calculated and projected sea level rise, countless people have published data in climate science journals, and the list goes on. Too many people are involved for climate change to be a hoax. Climate change denial is as absurd as globe skepticism. That's an opinion I am forming.

https://manilastandard.net/tech/tech-news/314471925/filipinos-say-they-have-already-experienced-climate-change-but-are-optimistic-about-future.html 95 percent of Filipino respondents say they are committed to making sustainable choices and practicing more eco-friendly habits to reduce the impact of climate change

Since Mexico is further South with lots of sun and wind, I was thinking about the idea of the US government working with Mexico to produce solar and wind farms in Mexico and transmitting it to the US. It seems like Mexico could use some and the US could use some, it would provide jobs to Mexicans so they wouldn't need to cross the border, and the solar efficiency would be much better since there would be more sun-hours each day. What do you guys think?

I often see articles about switching to EVs will overload the grid. But since EVs are replacing ICE vehicles, doesn't that mean that the electricity to power the EVs will be offset by the decrease in electricity used to produce diesel and gasoline at refineries?

Co2 emissions fell 3% year on year in march, more than 50% of new car sales are electric now in china. In may 2024, coals share in the electricity mix fell to 53%. So could chinas co2 emissions finally decline this year?

Maybe I missed it, but the report does not define "denier."

Per the Abstract: ...% of Americans do not believe in climate change. 

Per the Results: ... Our study found that 14.8% of Americans deny that climate change is real.

What is the definition of a climate change denier:

--A: A person who believes that the climate had little to no variation throughout the history of mankind.

--B: A person who believes that climate changes Are Not caused by any human activity.

--C: A person who believes that all climate change is due to natural uncontrolled processes.

--D: A person who believes that CO2 is not a factor in climate change.

--E: A person who believes that climate change Is Not caused by human actions of any kind.

--F: My Definition is ...

The social anatomy of climate change denial in the United States | Scientific Reports (nature.com)

Here's this take: https://x.com/MarkCranfield_/status/1659164593116131333

Arguing for putting all our resources towards survival.

References James Hansen's paper with 10C warming baked in, with existing GHG + feedbacks. Could obviously be worse with us pressing the accelerator as a species.

Thoughts? I feel like we as a species aren't taking this as seriously as we should: an extinction level event in a short time frame.

Im thinking about in the next 5 years, 10 years or in 2050?

Edit: oh I just realize I was just thinking about heat. Not like famine due to bad crop and stuff

I am going to teach a Literature and Environment course for undergraduate students in the upcoming semester. The syllabus includes some fictional readings, environmental cartoons, and non-fictional/ eco-activist writings related to various ecological disasters.

Most of the students are from non-literary undergraduate courses such as business studies and computer science. While some students might have chosen this course to fulfil their syllabus requirements, I want to keep them interested in the classes and make it a valuable experience for them.

I am looking for suggestions and ideas to ensure that this is not just another course that students pass without being actively engaged. I'm considering the possibility of watching documentaries and discussing local issues that the students are familiar with, but I would like more suggestions. If you were taking this course, what would you want to learn?

Also, suggest some environment-related documentaries as well if you can.

What do I say?

I live in Northeast Florida and was recently shopping in the garden center at my locale Lowes. I spotted both avocado trees and mango trees for sale for the first time I can recall. I know Lowes tries not to sell plants that will not grow in specific zones. I’ve never seen these for sale before in this area as we can’t grow them here due to temperature requirements. Do you think this is a company adjusting their product offerings as a result of climate change?

In the past few years, I've seen lots of content talking about how nuclear waste from reactors isn't really a problem, how storage methods for it are actually extremely effective, and how overall it's just not a concern. All of that seems reasonable.

However, I haven't seen any of these videos, or articles, or posts, bring up uranium mining- y'know, the thing required to get said fuel in the first place. Is it a big concern with the topic of nuclear power, and if so, how much of one? Everything I've read on the subject of uranium mining doesn't seem to be dealing with that question specifically in the context of nuclear power, all I've been finding is like, public health advisories telling people to stay away from old uranium mines, or "fun facts" about how waste rock used to be used in building construction. All of this information seems to be from decades ago, what're the present concerns?

Okay, firstly I'm not a Big Ag grain farmer. I'm a small time gal with 6 acres currently. Looking to move soon. So I'm considering, of course, where in the US (unlikely to leave the country) will be a climate haven. I've looked at tons of maps and still am not quite sure, but I have a few places though,

Mostly though, I want to consider what crops to grow.... and how.

Annuals are going to have the best adaptability. But I want to grow fruits like berries and apples.

I want to feed my community not just my family.

Anyone know of any techniques to share to adapt? Or any climate change centric farming groups?

Permaculture seems to always be too fanatical and not always the most well informed although I have designed our property with the methods.

So far, all I have considered is planting trees that do well in warmer zones-- so planting zone 4-5-6-7 trees and crossing my fingers that they survive harsh winters.

Anyone know of a daily-updated wet bulb temp forecast for the whole USA, or ideally the whole planet? It's such an important metric for human impact of climate change, and likely a big driver of migration (along with drought, conflict, SLR and many others of course).

Climate change is making Colorado heat waves more likely — and more likely to be extreme (cpr.org) There is a lot of scientific evidence that human-linked climate change, driven largely by carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels, is increasing the likelihood of heat waves like the one poised to sear Colorado — and increasing the odds for heat events that are more intense and longer-lasting.

A coal exit by 2030 is likely to happen either by the government successfully renegotiating the phase out timetable with coal regions or by a high carbon price in the EU..

German coal power phase-out likely before 2038 due to economics

Some German coal to linger to 2038

Hey Redditors,

I recently stumbled upon an insightful blog post by SG Analytics on how carbon offsetting can play a crucial role in combating climate change. For anyone interested in sustainability and environmental solutions, this is a must-read! 🌱

The article breaks down the concept of carbon offsetting in a very digestible way. It covers how companies and individuals can balance their carbon emissions by investing in projects that reduce or remove CO2 from the atmosphere. From reforestation initiatives to renewable energy projects, it’s fascinating to see the various ways we can contribute to a greener planet.

One point that really resonated with me was the emphasis on transparency and effectiveness in carbon offset programs. It’s not just about planting trees; it’s about ensuring these projects have a genuine, measurable impact. The blog also touches on some common misconceptions and challenges in the carbon offsetting space, which I found super enlightening.

If you’re passionate about climate change and looking for actionable ways to make a difference, I highly recommend giving this a read: How Carbon Offsetting Can Fight Against Climate Change.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this topic! Do you think carbon offsetting is a viable solution to combat climate change?

I am having heaping anxiety about climate change and reading article about article about predictions. Is there any good news? I know the news tends to hover on the news that sells and not a lot of positivity. I am genuinely scared because of the article (we all know which one) that states we have 2 years to save the planet. What does that mean? Is there any positive change right now?