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COP22 – Time to get real about the Paris Agreement

The conclusion of the 21st Conference of the Parties left people in high spirits after the drafting of the Paris Agreement – the Plan Z for action on climate change. COP21 was largely regarded as a success; however it is down to COP22 held in … Continue reading

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Clouds – A Climate Threat?

Research indicates that false assumptions of cloud reflectivity result in understating end-of-century warming by up to 1.3 degrees C. Continue reading

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COP21 – They did it! A success and a failure.

On December 12, 2015, 196 nations unanimously agreed to work together toward a common goal; a goal established for the common good.  They agreed to work cooperatively, sharing information, technologies and wealth.  They agreed that each nation would establish and … Continue reading

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Earth Day 2014

On Earth Day 2014 we face the challenges of climate change, population growth and social injustice. Can we work cooperatively as citizens and nations, and share the sacrifices necessary to leave a livable planet to future generations. Continue reading

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Did Climate Change Cause This Storm?

The question “did climate change cause this unusual weather event” is frequently asked.  In almost all cases the answer is “no”!  But, if the the question is “did climate change contribute to this unusual, or extreme, weather event” the answer … Continue reading

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U.S. Federal Government to Reduce GHG Emissions by 28% by 2020.

On January 29, 2010 President Obama today announced that the Federal Government will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2020.  While the base year was not specified in the press release (below) it is elsewhere defined as 2008, … Continue reading

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Cap and Trade – An Expensive Folly?

World-wide, business has always tried to “externalize” their costs, whenever and wherever possible passing costs on to the public.  This has been especially true of the waste resulting from the manufacture and use of goods produced.  Business has been able … Continue reading

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Greenhouse Gases – EPA News Release

EPA Finds Greenhouse Gases Pose Threat to Public Health, Welfare / Proposed Finding Comes in Response to 2007 Supreme Court Ruling Release date: 04/17/2009 (Washington, D.C. – April 17, 2009) After a thorough scientific review ordered in 2007 by the … Continue reading

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