October 26, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – The Pentagon has a key role to play in mitigating climate change by investing in new energy technologies and reducing the carbon footprint of the U.S. Military. The U.S. military is currently “the nation’s single largest consumer of energy and the world’s ...
Read More...October 26, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Despite not being an El Niño year, which are typically warmer than average, 2020 is set to be the warmest year on record. “The first nine months of the year also saw record concentrations of major greenhouse gases like CO2, methane, and ...
Read More...October 26, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – As sea level rise and extreme storms increase, potential homeowners and renters should know the flood risks of their properties. If this information were mandatory through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), it could enable people to better prepare and help mitigate ...
Read More...October 22, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Virginia unveiled a sweeping plan to prepare for sea level rise and increasing storms that includes $50 million a year to help localities protect against flooding. For the first time, the state is also discussing managed retreat for particularly vulnerable areas. To read ...
Read More...October 22, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – For the first time on record, sea ice in the Laptev Sea has yet to start freezing, which could have widespread effects across the arctic. “Scientists are concerned the delayed freeze could amplify feedbacks that accelerate the decline of the sea ice,” ...
Read More...October 20, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Exceptionally high tides, called king tides, combined with sea level rise caused catastrophic flooding along the Eastern Seaboard this week. Communities from Florida to Maine experienced “water levels a foot or more above normal” resulting in flooded homes, streets, and businesses. Tidal ...
Read More...October 18, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – New research has found that as the arctic permafrost melts, mountains are collapsing, raising the risk of tsunamis “if they fall into the sea”. “Scientists are warning that populated areas and major tourist attractions are at risk.” To read the actual article click ...
Read More...October 17, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – In its latest world economic outlook assessment, the International Monetary Fund reported that acting on climate change will help us out of the recession. “It boosts growth in the short term and massively prevents economic destruction later.” The IMF also says “we ...
Read More...October 16, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – On Nov. 10th, the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft will launch into orbit to monitor sea level heights for 90% of the world’s oceans. The satellite will “measure with the accuracy of a few centimeters for a single measurement”. To read the actual article ...
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