CelloMomOnCars

CelloMomOnCars, 5 days ago to random

"Diplomats meet every June in Bonn to try and advance the stickiest points in climate negotiations so that political leaders can finalize agreements at the year-end COP summit.

At this year's Bonn talks, which run until June 13, the main issue is money — how much wealthy nations should pay to help low-income nations cope with climate change."

https://www.voanews.com/a/un-climate-diplomacy-averted-worst-scenario-but-more-action-needed/7640824.html
#ClimateFinance

CelloMomOnCars, 5 days ago to climate

"Even if nations make good on their net zero promises, ... we are still on track for 2.4°C of global warming.

I know these numbers are hard for most people to absorb, so perhaps the best way to grasp the reality of #ClimateChange in Australia is to consider the impacts we’ve already witnessed so far with 1.2°C of global warming."

https://theconversation.com/an-intergenerational-crime-against-humanity-what-will-it-take-for-political-leaders-to-start-taking-climate-change-seriously-231383

CelloMomOnCars, 5 days ago to renewableenergy

"Spillage, or #curtailment, is an expected and efficient feature of #RenewableEnergy systems.

For example, we don’t build additional highway lanes to accommodate traffic for the busiest hour on an Easter weekend.

Coal generators prefer to continue to generate, even at negative prices, rather than completely shut down [which is even more costly. So] renewable energy is spilled, rather than coal shutdown. We actually have a glut of coal, rather than renewables."

https://theconversation.com/should-we-worry-about-wasting-renewable-energy-heres-why-spilling-excess-power-is-expected-and-efficient-229489

CelloMomOnCars, 5 days ago to climate

Climate solution: Massachusetts town experiments with #CommunityHeating and cooling

"The neighborhood will be part of a pilot #climate solution that connects 37 homes and businesses with a highly-efficient, underground heating and cooling system.

Other networked geothermal projects exist in the U.S., including the Texas community of Whisper Valley and Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. Eversource says this is the first utility-led installation in the U.S."

https://apnews.com/article/geothermal-ground-source-network-heat-pump-climate-emissions-8c4409240fe221e822c24f7d06900364

CelloMomOnCars, 5 days ago to Korea

"According to a survey conducted by #Korea’s national weather agency, 89.9 percent of 1,706 respondents said they believe global warming is bringing their country to a crisis ― a result demonstrating an overwhelmingly united public view on the issue.

Even more people (90.1 percent) said they have felt it is already affecting their lives through unusual weather patterns, and a fall in the production of certain grains among other changest."

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/06/113_375945.html

CelloMomOnCars, 5 days ago to NewZealand

This report finds "catastrophic" impact for Wellington, #NewZealand, even for an moderate emissions scenario (global warming reaching between 1.7 and 3.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2100).

1. Warming of 1.7C is not moderate, at least for Wellington.
2. Maybe time for reports to include current impacts, which are starting to become clear.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/518624/climate-change-could-have-catastrophic-impact-in-wellington-by-2100-report

CelloMomOnCars, 6 days ago to Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum claims sweeping mandate to become #Mexico's first female president.

A woman, a progressive, and a climate scientist.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/claudia-sheinbaum-claims-sweeping-mandate-become-mexicos-first-female-president-2024-06-03/

CelloMomOnCars, 6 days ago to random

Changes are the Washington Post:

Interim editor is a Wall St Journal guy;
Eventual editor comes from The Telegraph stable.

Later, WaPo.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2024/06/02/sally-buzbee-steps-down-executive-editor-washington-post-matt-murray-rob-winnett-take-editorial-leadership-roles-new-newsroom-structure/

CelloMomOnCars, 6 days ago to Germany

Southern #Germany hit by catastrophic flooding

"The southern states of #Bavaria and #BadenWürttemberg have been inundated, causing #DamBursts and prompting dramatic rescues. States of emergency have been declared in several areas with more heavy rain expected."

https://www.dw.com/en/southern-germany-hit-by-catastrophic-flooding/a-69239541

CelloMomOnCars, 7 days ago to Batteries

"#NegativePrices aren’t new, first occurring in Germany in 2008 as the nation ramped up wind and solar production.

But they were rare, until now.

Operators may be reluctant to make future investments because they’re not getting paid enough for the #CleanEnergy they’re churning out now.
So what’s the solution for producers and investors? The obvious one is to build more #batteries."

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-02/bursts-of-free-power-raise-red-flags-for-green-tech-investors

CelloMomOnCars, 7 days ago to Energy

Transition pains:

"As the market and its regulators navigate the turbulence of an #energy system transitioning from fossil fuels to #renewables, experts warn surges [in the spot price] are likely to become more common. The ageing #coal-fired power station fleet is becoming less reliable, and with the development of large-scale renewables and storage lagging, the potential gap between demand and supply is getting larger."

https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environment/2024/06/01/fossil-fuels-are-unreliable-backstops-the-energy-transition#mtr

CelloMomOnCars, 9 days ago to climate

"Rightwing NZ government accused of ‘war on nature’ as it takes axe to #climate policies

Government of Christopher #Luxon has made sweeping cuts to climate projects in its first budget, with no new significant environmental investments"

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/30/rightwing-nz-government-accused-of-war-on-nature-as-it-takes-axe-to-climate-policies?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco
#NewZealand

CelloMomOnCars, 9 days ago to climate

"#Climate-induced disasters, in the shape of devastating floods and excessive rains, have increased the burden of #malaria manifold, registering an alarming spike in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province [#Pakistan] in the preceding year of 2023.

Data compiled by the Public Health Department puts that in startlingly concrete terms: KP's malaria burden more than tripled in one year, a jump from 150,000 cases in 2022 to 500,000 in 2023, Dr Roghani disclosed."

https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/climate-change-causes-malaria-cases-triple-northwest-pakistan

CelloMomOnCars, 9 days ago to HashtagGames

Quoth the raven, "Thirty-Four"

#TrumpGuiltyASongOrPoem
#HashTagGames

CelloMomOnCars, 10 days ago to climate

Women are 14 times more likely to die in a climate disaster than men. It’s just one way #ClimateChange is gendered

But also:
"Evidence from across a range of sectors demonstrates gender-diverse leadership results in more effective and equitable approaches."

Example:
"Companies with more than 30% women on their boards display better climate governance, climate innovation and sustainability performance."

https://theconversation.com/women-are-14-times-more-likely-to-die-in-a-climate-disaster-than-men-its-just-one-way-climate-change-is-gendered-230295

CelloMomOnCars, 11 days ago to random

Dengue fever, once confined to the tropics, now threatens the U.S.

"#Dengue is a viral fever caused by four different viruses and spread through mosquito bites. It’s common in many tropical regions across the globe, but has begun to appear in more temperate climates. One 2019 study predicted an additional 2 billion people will be at risk for dengue fever by 2080."

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/dengue-fever-climate-change-mosquitos-tropical-disease-rcna149366

CelloMomOnCars, 11 days ago to climate

"Threats menacing #mangroves are evolving rapidly: in the past we saw degradation from wood exploitation, deforestation for agriculture and shrimp farming, and indirect imparts from dam construction altering freshwater and sediment fluxes. Today, mangroves face additional challenges due to #ClimateChange, including sea-level rise and an increased frequency and severity of cyclonic storms."

https://www.iucn.org/resources/conservation-tool/iucn-red-list-ecosystems/red-list-mangrove-ecosystems

CelloMomOnCars, 11 days ago to climate

"The health benefits of tackling #ClimateChange, such as cleaner air and more access to green spaces, were key drivers in city officials' decisions to continue with climate plans despite funding shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

In general, decision-makers for Global South #cities have higher ambition in climate action and promoted more green recovery efforts despite facing greater funding shortfalls than cities in Europe and North America.

https://phys.org/news/2024-05-health-global-city-climate-action.html

CelloMomOnCars, 11 days ago to climate

"The seventh edition of the European State of the Climate (ESOTC) covers conditions during 2023.

Overall, the frequency and severity of extreme events is increasing. Estimates indicate #EconomicLosses from weather- and #climate-related events in #Europe reached €13.4 billion in 2023. Millions of people were affected, and at least 151 lives were lost in due to flooding, storms, and wildfires."

https://www.copernicus.eu/en/news/news/observer-esotc-2023-europe-experienced-extraordinary-year-extremes-record-breaking

CelloMomOnCars, 12 days ago to climate

"Caribbean leader blasts 'empty' climate promises at small islands summit

Browne called for more #climate financing, a #GlobalCarbonTax on oil companies, an end to #FossilFuelSubsidies and a faster transition to renewable energy sources. He urged rich nations to honor a pledge to send $100 billion a year to poorer countries to help reduce emissions and mitigate extreme weather."

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/caribbean-leader-blasts-empty-climate-promises-small-islands-summit-2024-05-27/

CelloMomOnCars, 12 days ago to climate

" The Inter-American Court of Human Rights on Monday continued hearings in Brazil for a requested advisory opinion on countries' obligations related to the #FossilFuel-driven #climate emergency. "

https://www.commondreams.org/news/climate-change-and-human-rights

CelloMomOnCars, 13 days ago to worldwithoutus

"On May 20th, 2024, an #iceberg measuring 380 square kilometers (~147 mi2) broke off the Brunt Ice Shelf in #Antarctica.

The ongoing loss of Antarctic ice is one of the clearest indications of rising global temperatures and a dire warning."

https://www.sciencealert.com/gigantic-iceberg-in-antarctica-tears-loose-in-major-calving-event
#A83

CelloMomOnCars, 14 days ago to random

"The #cement industry alone accounts for nearly eight percent of human-caused CO2 #emissions.

The Cambridge researchers approached the problem by looking at an industry that was already well established—steel recycling, which uses electric-powered furnaces to produce the alloy.

Instead of waste being produced, the end result was recycled cement ready for use in #concrete, bypassing the emissions-heavy process of superheating limestone in kilns."

https://phys.org/news/2024-05-scientists-emission-cement.html

CelloMomOnCars, 14 days ago to random

Trump went to the Libertarian National Convention, and got cries of “Bullshit!” and “Fuck you!”

"Taking the stage, he was confronted by Libertarians shouting insults and decrying him for running up huge federal deficits and enriching pharmaceutical companies with the coronavirus vaccine development.

The ex-president quoted an article by political commentator Deroy Murdock arguing that Libertarians should vote for Trump. The crowd again erupted in boos and jeers."

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/26/no-wannabe-dictators-donald-trump-booed-at-libertarian-convention

CelloMomOnCars, 14 days ago to climate

"Replacing a diesel #SchoolBus with a clean electric model yields up to $247,600 in #climate and health benefits per bus, according to research from Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

She noted that one important health factor, kids' exposure to air pollution while inside the bus, wasn't even tackled as part of this study."

https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/05/22/electric-school-bus-health-savings/2071716385409/

But the upfront cost.
An E-bus is about that much more expensive than a diesel bus.