Climatehistories

Climatehistories, 4 days ago to climate

Sea Surface Temperatures (SSTs) continue to register at unprecedentedly high levels.

We usually ignore the SSTs but this is very important. When oceans surface temperatures rises above a certain level, the ocean becomes a desert. That is because a stable surface layer of warm water forms that stays unmixed with the cooler, nutrient-rich waters below.

https://pulse.climate.copernicus.eu/

#climatechange #oceans #globalwarming

Climatehistories, 12 days ago to india

India is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with very high temperatures in many areas. The heat is so intense that a TV presenter fainted live on air.

#heatwaves #India #climatechange

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/doordarshan-anchor-faints-during-live-news-reading-of-heatwave-updates-5490762

Climatehistories, 18 days ago to climate

The En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator - a powerful, user-friendly and dynamic tool for exploring pathways to address #climatechange

The default "status-quo" scenario is alarming, projecting a 3.3°C rise by 2100 that could render regions uninhabitable.

After spending some time modifying several variables, I produced a very optimistic scenario for the year 2100. Still, 1.7°C is a significant increase. ( image ⬇️)

More on The Climate Historian ⬇️

https://theclimatehistorian.substack.com/

#climatechange

Climatehistories, 21 days ago to climate

A Nature study predicts that #climatechange will have a significant economic impact globally within the next 26 years.

The research, analyzing data from over 1,600 regions, suggests a potential reduction in worldwide income by 19% over the next 25 years, resulting in an annual economic loss of approximately $38 trillion by 2049.

The impact varies significantly between developed and developing countries, with poorer countries bearing a disproportionate burden.

https://theclimatehistorian.substack.com/p/facing-the-future-the-staggering

Climatehistories, 23 days ago to random

The situation in #Sudan is tragic but only a few media outlets have been reporting on the crisis.

The UN has warned that Sudan is facing the "biggest food crisis the world has seen in decades", with up to 18 million people at risk of catastrophic #famine

I'm reading that Save the Children has warned that nearly 230,000 children, pregnant women and new mothers could die from #hunger in Sudan without urgent action and funding.

Please do not remain silent.

https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2024/04/15/threat-of-food-crisis-in-sudan-potentially-the-biggest-famine-in-decades

Climatehistories, 24 days ago to climate

The rise of eco-anxiety

#ClimateChange is exacerbating mental disorders, which already affect almost one billion people and are among the world’s biggest causes of ill health.

A global survey in 2021 found that more than half of people aged 16–25 felt sad, anxious or powerless, or had other negative emotions about climate change.

Altogether, hundreds of millions of people might be experiencing some type of negative psychological response to the #climatecrisis

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00998-6?utm_source=Live+Audience&utm_campaign=428b085f17-briefing-dy-20240411&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b27a691814-428b085f17-50598580

Climatehistories, 29 days ago to photography

Hiking in the Valley of Aosta, near Meylan

#photography #hiking #Alps

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to climate

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that weak government #climate policies violate fundamental human rights.

While the Swiss case was successful, the court rejected a French mayor’s case and that of young Portuguese against 32 European countries

Nevetheless. this ruling sets a precedent for future climate litigation and holds governments accountable for their climate policies.

#climatechange #climatePolicy

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/09/human-rights-violated-inaction-climate-echr-rules-landmark-case

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to wildlife

Hitching a ride.

A drifting football that has been colonized below the waterline by goose barnacles.

Credit: Ryan Stalker/British Wildlife Photography Awards

#wildlife #photography #nature

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to VegetableGardening

The EU’s recent retreat from its ambitious environmental goals may benefit far-right groups, however for the rest of us, it’s a disaster.

Key environmental pledges, such as #pesticide use, green #farming practices, and other environmental reforms, have been abandoned in response to aggressive lobbying and protests by farmers.

#GreenDeal #climatechange #environment #EU

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/02/eu-green-deal-far-right-environment-agribusiness-extremists#comments

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to climate

🌐 Shell has filed a $1 million lawsuit against Greenpeace after activists occupied a moving oil platform. (Yep, you read it right!)

Advocate for stricter regulations, support clean technologies, and demand transparency.
Hold oil corporations accountable!

🌎 #ClimateAction #CorporateAccountability
#climate

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/01/public-figures-urge-shell-to-drop-lawsuit-against-greenpeace

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to climate

Even Father-Time can't ignore the significance of #climatechange

As polar ice has melted and moved mass towards the Equator, it has slowed Earth’s rotation

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00932-w?utm_source=Live+Audience&utm_campaign=1e165a96b1-briefing-dy-20240328&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b27a691814-1e165a96b1-50598580

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to Israel

In addition to the grave humanitarian crisis, another destrucion takes place in Gaza.

The invasion has led to a significant environmental crisis, with widespread destruction of farmland, orchards, and greenhouses, raising concerns about the ability of the population to grow food.

The scale and potential long-term impact of the environmental damage have prompted calls for investigations into whether these acts constitute war crimes or #ecocide

#israel #gaza

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/29/gaza-israel-palestinian-war-ecocide-environmental-destruction-pollution-rome-statute-war-crimes-aoe

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to conservative

To combat #drought and revive their farmland, the villagers in Surajpura, Rajasthan, constructed a 15ft mud wall and trench system that spans nearly a mile.

It successfully conserved rainwater and redirected it to dry farms, reinvigorating them for the first time in over 20 years.

The water #conservation efforts led to the replenishment of wells, return of migratory birds, and the comeback of villagers who had migrated in search of work.

#india #climate #water

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/mar/29/surajpura-rajasthan-india-drought-villagers-farmers-climate

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to Bulgaria

During the #Brexit debate various
politicians, known as "Brexiteers" argued that the #EU 's environmental regulations were not stringent enough and after Brexit the #UK will be able adopt more rigorous environmental standards.

Yesterday, The Guardian revealed that the English #water companies discharged 4,014,964 hours worth of #sewage into England’s rivers in 2023. An all time record.

No further comments.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/26/4m-hours-of-raw-sewage-discharges-in-england-last-year-figures-expected-to-show

#pollution #UKPolitics

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to random

Wonderful 💙

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to climate

#Methane a potent greenhouse gas, contributes to roughly 30% of global warming since pre-industrial levels. Human-related sources, mainly agriculture and the #FossilFuel sector contribute to 60% of its emissions.

The IEA suggests that rapid cuts in methane emissions could prevent up to 0.1°C of warming by mid-century.

This may seem small, but in the context of #climatechange could have impacts on ecosystems, sea levels and extreme weather events.

https://phys.org/news/2024-03-methane-powerful-gas-planet.html

Climatehistories, 1 month ago to worldwithoutus

As the world gazes upon the #Arctic, it sees a delicate ecosystem, home to diverse #wildlife & indigenous cultures that have thrived in harmony with nature for millennia.

However, beneath its frozen surface lies a wealth of resources—from rare minerals to #fossilfuels—useful for future innovations & economic prosperity.

The question remains: at what cost does progress come, and are we prepared to pay the price?

The Global Arctic on The Climate Historian ⬇️

https://open.substack.com/pub/theclimatehistorian/p/the-arctic-and-its-resources?r=1qy42b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Climatehistories, 2 months ago to UKpolitics

A Captain obvious moment for Rishi and his, disconnected from the realities of everyday life, government.

Who would have thought that people want to live in low-traffic neighborhoods.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/08/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-generally-popular-report-ordered-by-sunak-finds

#UKPolitics #tories

Climatehistories, 2 months ago to climate

The Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the rest of the world.

Why what happens in the Arctic matters and why you should care ?

The Arctic region is a linchpin in the global #climate system, exerting a profound influence on #weather patterns, sea levels, and biodiversity across the planet.

Read more ⬇️

https://open.substack.com/pub/theclimatehistorian/p/the-warming-arctic?r=1qy42b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

#climatechange #globalwarming #Arctic

Climatehistories, 2 months ago to greece

📈 According to meteo.gr, the #winter of 2023-2024 is recorded as the warmest on record for #greece surpassing the winter of 2015-2016.

In fact the last 10 years have recorded the 6 warmest winters of all time.

The average maximum temperature in Greece from 1960 to 2024 for the winter period shows an increase of 1.8 °C.

#climatechange

Climatehistories, 2 months ago to UKpolitics

Classic right-wing playbook from Rishi Sunak. In a nutshell:

We're a tolerant, liberal, democratic society, but extremists, who have no respect for British democracy, are trying to tear us apart.

Threefore, we need to take extraordinary, intolerant, illiberal, undemocratic measures, like criminalise the right to protest, strip the Electoral Commission of powers and limit court abilities to remedy unlawful government actions.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/01/extremists-trying-to-tear-us-apart-says-rishi-sunak-in-impromptu-no-10-speech

#UKPolitics

Climatehistories, 2 months ago to worldwithoutus

Today I am writing (link ⬇️ ) about the Warming Arctic, why what happens in the Arctic matters, and why you should care.

The #Arctic region is a linchpin in the global #climate system, exerting a profound influence on #weather patterns, sea levels, and biodiversity across the planet.

Thanks again for reading The Climate Historian 💚

#climatechange #globalwarming

https://open.substack.com/pub/theclimatehistorian/p/the-warming-arctic?r=1qy42b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web