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Climatehistories

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De omnibus dubitandum.

Background in environmental science. Passionate walker. Bookworm. I find myself interested in almost everything in this world, but my mission is to understand and protect our home planet. #BanOctopusFarming

I write on Substack https://theclimatehistorian.substack.com/

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Climatehistories, to nature
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This little fellow 👇 is an axolotl, a type of salamander known for its ability to regrow limbs and heal wounds.

are a cultural icon in Mexico and also an endagerered species. Its population density has dropped by 99.5% in less than 20 years. threatened by encroaching water pollution, disease and non-native rainbow trout.

Ecologists launched a campaign to raise funds and awareness for the protection of the species.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/25/axolotl-mexico-ecology-pollution-campaign

Climatehistories, to mentalhealth
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Eco-anxiety is becoming increasingly recognized as a significant issue with psychological and emotional impacts.

However, there is a lack of specific therapeutic interventions for eco-anxiety and professionals often feel unequipped to handle the growing number of individuals experiencing anxiety and grief over the state of the planet.

After discussing with a few professionals and researching the subject, I wrote a few things that may be helpful. 👇

https://open.substack.com/pub/theclimatehistorian/p/the-unseen-consequences-of-climate?r=1qy42b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Climatehistories, to climate
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Representatives of the fossil fuel industry have attended UN talks at least 7,200 times over the past two decades, according to research.

The industry has increased its presence and influence at the COP summits, which are focused on solving the climate crisis that the industry helped create.

If this is not evidence that money continues to exert heavy influence at the highest levels of climate policy, I don't know what is.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/11/21/fossil-fuel-lobbyists-climate-summits/

Climatehistories, to climate
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📈 Breaking all the Wrong Records

The global average temperature on Friday was more than 2°C hotter than pre-industrial levels for the first time on record, Europe's Copernicus climate monitor said.

It's a significant milestone but what does it mean?

Here (link👇 ) I try to explain why we shouldn't be shocked by this.

I still believe that if enough of us stand up against this insanity, we can avoid the worst of .

https://theclimatehistorian.substack.com/p/global-average-temperature-exceeds

Climatehistories, to random
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😲 Global one-day temperature spikes above 2C for first time. 🌡️

Two November 2023 days where global temperature exceeded 2°C in ERA5

📈 According to @CopernicusECMWF for the 17 Nov temperature anomaly at 2.07°C above preindustrial levels.

📈 Also provisional data for 18th Nov at 2.06°C above preindustrial levels.

https://x.com/OceanTerra/status/1726587990208868841?s=20

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And I'd like to remind you that governments still plan to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C, and that none have committed to reduce coal, oil, and gas production in line with this goal.

https://theclimatehistorian.substack.com/i/138451321/phasing-down-or-phasing-up-top-fossil-fuel-producers-plan-even-more-extraction-despite-climate-promises

Climatehistories, to random
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Petro-masculinity: I'd appreciate your thoughts

I recently became aware of petromasculinity, a term coined by political scientist Cara Daggett which refers to the cultural and social link between fossil fuels and masculine identity, and its impact on political authoritarianism and social inequality.

Essentially it explores how fossil fuels shape masculine identities, reinforcing traditional gender roles, often linked to toxic masculinity and climate denial.

What's your thought on this? THNX

Climatehistories, to UKpolitics
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Genius ... so true and so good.

A message to the on behalf of the British people from the two brilliant comedians Larry & Paul.

The inevitable post on

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https://www.youtube.com/user/larryandpaul

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Climatehistories, to climate
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The 5th National Climate Assessment released today, says that extreme weather events caused by cost the US around $150 billion in direct damages each year, and that nowhere is safe from the effects of ..

From 2018 to 2022 the country experienced 89 major climate disasters — equivalent to one every 3 weeks.

A sign of hope: the government announced more than $6 billion in funding for infrastructure, clean energy and climate resilience.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03554-w

Climatehistories, to random
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We are very sorry, children. 😢 Despite our best efforts, we were unable to prevent the climate catastrophe. We had no choice but to stick to the debt ceiling. We hope you understand.
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The German Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the German government's decision to allocate €60 billion in unused COVID-19 pandemic debt to a climate fund is unconstitutional.
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https://theclimatehistorian.substack.com/i/138631810/we-are-sorry-children

Climatehistories, to random
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The fact that the sitting CEO of an company is the president of has already undermined the credibility and the integrity of the summit.

The is one of the world’s largest oil producers and has plans to expand its oil output in the coming years.

As I've already said, (link👇 ) if this is not evidence that the money continues to exert heavy influence at the highest levels of climate policy, I don't know what is.

https://theclimatehistorian.substack.com/p/headlines-from-a-warming-world-no9

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/15/cop28-host-uae-oil-plans-data

Climatehistories, to random
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Some of the biggest consumer companies claim to be zero plastics, or “plastic neutral,” which means their operations do not contribute to .

However, it's important to verify these claims because many of these companies do it through plastic offsetting which has some challenges & limitations.

One of them is how to measure and verify a company's or product's footprint, and how to ensure that the plastic credits are credible and transparent.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-13/why-are-nestle-and-pepsico-claiming-to-be-plastics-neutral?leadSource=uverify+wall

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Meanwhile the negotiations in Nairobi to combat the blighting oceans, floating in the atmosphere & infiltrating the bodies of animals and humans continue.

Some 60 nations have called for binding rules to reduce the use & production of plastic. Others insist to focus on recycling, innovation and better waste management which require .

The best way is to use less plastic in the first place, and to choose more sustainable options whenever possible.

https://phys.org/news/2023-11-nations-terms-plastics-treaty-nairobi.html

Climatehistories, to China
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Emissions in 🇨🇳 are expected to fall as early as next year, much sooner than expected, thanks to massive investments in the energy transition.

The most striking growth has been in solar power.

Analysis by Carbon
Brief.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/13/chinas-carbon-emissions-set-for-structural-decline-from-next-year

Climatehistories, to climate
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UK’s net zero minister Graham Stuart made today the following statement 👇

“There is nothing fundamentally wrong with oil and gas, it’s emissions from oil and gas that are the problem and that we must focus on.”

This statement is problematic for several reasons that I will try to explain below. 🧵 (1)

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/08/oil-and-gas-not-the-problem-for-climate-says-uks-net-zero-minister

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👉 Firstly, the extraction, production, and use of oil & gas are inherently linked to the emission of greenhouse gases.In 2018, 89% of global CO2 emissions came from and industry.

👉 Secondly, the statement seems to suggest that if we could somehow eliminate emissions from oil & gas, these energy sources would be unproblematic.

However, this overlooks the environmental impacts of extraction & production, such as habitat destruction, water pollution, and risks of oil spills. (2)

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👉 Thirdly, the statement implies that the focus should be on managing the emissions from oil & gas, rather than reducing our reliance on these fossil fuels.

However, the IPCC warns that fossil fuel emissions must be halved by the early 2030s (-- or earlier, according to new research) if is to be limited to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

This requires a significant shift away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources, not just efforts to manage emissions. (3)

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👉 Finally, the statement fails to acknowledge the role of the oil & gas industry in perpetuating the use of fossil fuels.

Fossil fuel companies are politically powerful. Their lobbying prowess is one of the reasons that their fuels still dominate the global system.

Also for years these companies denied the problem, and policymakers have been reluctant to enact the policies needed to force .

It has been easier for everyone to stick with the status quo. The end.

Climatehistories, to random
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Hard to believe we're at the place now where a UK prime minister is piling pressure on the Metropolitan Police to ban a march because he finds it "disrespectful."

Apart from my childhood, when I lived under a dictatorship, this is the most illiberal government of my lifetime

https://news.sky.com/story/armistice-wrong-day-for-gaza-protest-barclay-says-as-he-reveals-ongoing-govt-talks-despite-police-green-light-13003150

Climatehistories, to Tokyo
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rewrites November record set 100 years ago.

According to recent news, Tokyo had temperatures exceeding 25°C for three days this month, which is unprecedented for November.

On Tuesday, November 7, the mercury in central Tokyo hit 27.5°C, breaking the record high temperature for November for the first time in 100 years.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/07/japan/science-health/japan-november-warm-weather/

Climatehistories, to climate
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In a time of you would expect that even FIFA would revise its bidding process to give carbon and environmental sustainability top priority across all risk factors.

But no.

The 2030 is set to significantly increase overall due to the organisation’s plan to host the event across multiple countries and continents.

More about football's carbon footprint, and FIFA in particular 👇

https://theclimatehistorian.substack.com/p/thinking-about-football-and-fifa

Climatehistories, to delhi
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Delhi's severe

's air quality index hit 500, the highest possible level today.The smog is caused by a combination of farm fires, car emissions, construction and waste burning.

The poor air quality can shorten the lives of Delhi residents by 11.9 years, according to a study.

The Delhi government has taken some measures to tackle the pollution, however, as expected, these have been largely ineffective or insufficient.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/03/delhi-india-air-quality-pollution-spike-world-health-organization-limit

Climatehistories,
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New Delhi which is blanketed in acrid smog every autumn, extended an emergency schools closure by a week, with no signs of improvement in the megacity's choking levels of pollution.

https://phys.org/news/2023-11-smog-ridden-delhi-schools-shutdown.html

Air pollution in resulted in 1.67 million deaths in 2019—the largest pollution-related death toll in any country in the world—and also accounted for $36.8 billion in economic losses, according to a new study.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542519620302989?via%3Dihub

Climatehistories, to Weather
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This is insane!

According to The Washington Post, a #weather station near #Acapulco recorded a wind gust of 205 mph during the landfall of Category 5 Hurricane Otis, which is one of the highest ever observed in the world.

#Otis is the strongest #hurricane on record to strike the west coast of Mexico.

For the record, the highest ever recorded wind gust was measured on Barrow Island, Australia, in 1996, with a speed of 253 mph.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/11/01/hurricane-otis-produced-205-mph-wind-gust-among-strongest-ever-measured/

Climatehistories, to climate
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to Courts

Two people are suing the UK government for failing to set out lawful and effective objectives to protect them from the impacts of the , such as coastal erosion and

They argue that the government’s latest national adaptation programme (NAP3) breaches their human rights by failing to protect their lives, homes and property from foreseeable climate risks

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/01/claimants-take-uk-government-to-court-over-inadequate-climate-adaptation

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