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environment1 year ago

"Climate Scientist Michael Mann Wins $1 Million Defamation Case Against Conservative Writers"

Climate scientist Michael Mann has won a defamation case against two conservative writers, with a jury ruling that they defamed Mann through their statements. Mann, known for his work on climate change, was awarded over $1 million in damages after suing the writers for online posts published over a decade ago. The ruling is seen as a potential deterrent to public attacks on climate scientists, amid increasing assaults on their work.

via NPR|
#climate-science#climate-scientists#defamation-case
climate-change2 years ago

Earth Breaks Global Warming Threshold, Raising Climate Change Concerns

Global temperatures briefly surpassed the 2-degree Celsius (3.6-degree Fahrenheit) threshold above preindustrial levels on Friday, marking a significant milestone in global warming. While this single day does not indicate a failure in efforts to limit global warming, it serves as a stark reminder of the unprecedented climate conditions the world is experiencing. The record warmth in 2023, which has already set temperature records in previous months, is expected to make this year one of the warmest on record. Climate scientists warn that sustained global warming at 1.5 degrees above preindustrial levels could have severe consequences for societies and economies. The acceleration of planetary warming is anticipated due to the upcoming El Niño, which is expected to release more heat into the atmosphere. This milestone underscores how the planet has exceeded climate scientists' expectations this year.

via The Washington Post|
#climate-change#climate-scientists#el-nino
climate-change2 years ago

Earth's Existential Threat: Climate Scientists Warn of Dangerous Instability

A new study published in the journal Bioscience warns that Earth's systems are heading towards dangerous instability due to anthropogenic global heating. The report highlights specific climate events in 2023, including heatwaves, warm ocean temperatures, and low levels of sea ice. The study indicates that global average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for 38 days so far this year. The research team emphasizes the minimal progress made in addressing the root problem of human consumption and calls for urgent action to eliminate emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change while increasing carbon sequestration with nature-based climate solutions.

via ABC News|
#anthropogenic-climate-change#climate-change#climate-scientists
climate-change2 years ago

Record-Breaking September Heat Raises Concerns for Climate Scientists

September 2023 broke the record for the hottest September on record by a significant margin, adding to a series of record-breaking global temperatures. Climate scientists are alarmed by the unprecedented warmth, with September being the most anomalously warm month in recorded history. The trend of extreme heat has continued into October, with unseasonable warmth observed in various regions around the world. The year 2023 is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, surpassing the previous record set in 2016. The pace of global warming has surprised many scientists, and the impact of human-caused global warming is becoming increasingly evident. Climate experts emphasize the urgent need for immediate action to mitigate the devastating consequences of climate change.

via NBC News|
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climate-change2 years ago

Climate Scientists Question if Net Zero CO2 Goal is Sufficient as Temperatures Soar

Climate scientists are questioning whether the goal of achieving net zero CO2 emissions is sufficient in the face of rising temperatures and extreme weather events. While the reality of climate change is no longer up for debate, scientists are concerned that simply adapting to the changing conditions is not enough. The article highlights the record-breaking heatwaves, wildfires, and flooding events that have occurred recently, emphasizing the urgent need for more ambitious actions to combat climate change.

via WBUR News|
#adaptation#climate-change#climate-scientists
climate-change2 years ago

Record-breaking July 2023 confirms hottest year on record

2023 is increasingly likely to become the hottest year on record, with an 85 percent chance according to climate scientist Zeke Hausfather. The rapidly strengthening El Niño weather pattern and unprecedentedly hot summer have contributed to this prediction. July was confirmed as the warmest month on record, and June was the hottest June on record. The forecasts take into account temperatures so far this year, the predicted El Niño state, and last year's temperatures. The El Niño pattern, along with human-caused climate change, is driving the increase in temperatures. Scientists believe that 2023 may just be a preamble to an even hotter year, possibly in 2024, when El Niño conditions are in full force.

via The Washington Post|
#climate-change#climate-scientists#el-nino
climate-crisis2 years ago

Meteorologists face vicious misinformation campaign on climate crisis.

Climate crisis deniers have been targeting UK's top scientists with abusive comments on Twitter since Elon Musk took over the platform last year. Scientists say that the change has been stark, and they are fighting to make themselves heard over a "barrage" of often hostile comments. Twitter's sustainability arm has vanished, and several users with millions of followers who propagate false statements about the climate emergency have had their accounts reinstated. A survey of 468 international climate scientists found that prominent scientists were the most likely to face abuse, with half of those who had published at least 10 papers reporting they had suffered online harassment as a result of their climate work.

via The Guardian|
#climate-crisis#climate-deniers#climate-scientists
climate-change2 years ago

Asia's Brutal Heat Wave Sends Warning to the World

Asia is experiencing a severe heat wave, with Vietnam reporting its highest ever temperature of 44.2C, Laos likely breaking records, and the Philippines cutting classroom hours due to the dangerous heat index. This follows a pattern of increasing extreme weather caused by greenhouse gas accumulation in the atmosphere. An emerging El Nino weather pattern is pushing temperatures to unprecedented levels in southern parts of Asia, potentially causing major disruptions to agriculture and power generation. Climate scientists predict that 2023 could be the world's hottest year.

via Yahoo Finance|
#asia#climate-change#climate-scientists
climate-change2 years ago

Climate Change Drives Unprecedented Mediterranean Heat Wave.

A new study by the World Weather Attribution has found that the recent heat wave that hit Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria was caused by human-caused climate change. The researchers found that the scorching temperatures would have been almost impossible without climate change. The study also noted that the Mediterranean is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change in Europe and that losses and damages in the region will continue to rise dramatically without rapidly stopping the burning of fossil fuels and adapting towards a hotter, drier climate.

via ABC News|
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climate-and-environment2 years ago

"Unprecedented Ocean Warming Raises Concerns Among Scientists"

The world's oceans have experienced a sudden spike in temperature, well above record levels, in the last few weeks, with scientists trying to figure out what it means and whether it forecasts a surge in atmospheric warming. Some researchers think the jump in sea surface temperatures stems from a brewing and possibly strong natural El Nino warming weather condition plus a rebound from three years of a cooling La Nina, all on top of steady global warming that is heating deeper water below.

via The Associated Press|
#climate-and-environment#climate-scientists#el-nino
climate-change2 years ago

Climate Change Amplifies Drought Crisis in Eastern Africa

Rising greenhouse gas emissions made the nearly 3-year drought in the Horn of Africa at least 100 times more likely, according to World Weather Attribution scientists. The drought has left some 4.35 million people in dire need of humanitarian aid, with 43,000 in Somalia estimated to have died last year. Climate change has made this drought exceptional, primarily due to the strong increase in evaporative demand caused by high temperatures. Despite initial predictions of a sixth failed rainy season, the region is now receiving some rain.

via Al Jazeera English|
#climate-change#climate-scientists#drought
climate-change2 years ago

March 2023: Earth's Second-Warmest Month on Record

March 2023 tied for the second warmest March on record, with temperatures globally several degrees above average, even before the projected arrival of the El Niño climate pattern. This marks the 529th month in a row with temperatures exceeding the 20th-century average. The extent of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice was also well below average during the month, flirting with record lows in both hemispheres. Climate scientists expect that 2023 will end up as one of the top five warmest years on record, with Earth projected to eclipse 2.7 degrees of global warming by August of 2034.

via The Washington Post|
#arctic-and-antarctic-sea-ice#climate-change#climate-scientists
climate-change2 years ago

India's Heat Wave Reaches Dangerous "Wet-Bulb" Threshold

Rising temperatures in India are pushing the country towards the deadly "wet bulb" threshold, which could lead to increased fatalities if human body temperatures exceed 35°C. A Lancet study found a 55% spike in fatalities in India between 2000-2004 and 2017-2021 due to extreme heat. India's heat action plans (HAPs) do not consider the threats posed by humid heat, and only two of the 37 HAPs across 18 states have explicitly targeted vulnerable groups. The rest only have broad categories such as the elderly, outdoor workers, and pregnant women.

via Yahoo Finance|
#climate-change#climate-scientists#heat-action-plans