(The least boring) Once we stop emitting greenhouse gases and destroying ecosystems, the climate will stabilize within 3-5 years That sounds incredible, and it is, and it is also backed up by scientific consensus. Part of the reason is that terrestrial carbon sinks – all of the photosynthetic organisms that comprise forests, wetlands, grasslands, etc. … Continue reading What happens if we stop: climate feedbacks, tipping points, & misunderstandings: Part 3
A less boring post on climate feedbacks & tipping points, Part 2: where should humanity aim?
In the previous post, I covered the very basics of systems science, positive feedbacks, and tipping points in the climate system. The onset of positive feedbacks could greatly accelerate global heating, among other things, cause by human greenhouse gas emissions - and we really want to avoid them. The example of the Antarctic ice-albedo-warming feedback … Continue reading A less boring post on climate feedbacks & tipping points, Part 2: where should humanity aim?
A potentially boring but necessary post about climate feedbacks and tipping points: Part 1
Warning: this post is only for people who accept that scientific inquiry is a valid and useful tool for understanding our world. I would love to reach those who throw the climate science baby out with the Western Science bathwater, but I’ve found that effort to be rather futile. For anyone still here reading, let’s … Continue reading A potentially boring but necessary post about climate feedbacks and tipping points: Part 1
Scientists are Elitist Lying Alarmists! : Why we should trust climate scientists, part 2
Those words have actually escaped the mouths of people with whom I’ve interacted recently, not necessarily in the same breath or in that order. The alarmist trope is not worth discussing, but it is still a favorite of full-on ‘climate change’ deniers. The accusation of dishonesty though can be found across the spectrum from active … Continue reading Scientists are Elitist Lying Alarmists! : Why we should trust climate scientists, part 2
The kids are not alright
Many recent surveys and studies show that adolescents and young adults in wealthy countries are experiencing significant anxiety/fear/depression about their futures due to the unmitigated climate crisis. A recent global study showed that 39% of young people were hesitant to have children because if it. It is no wonder, considering that they are witnessing the … Continue reading The kids are not alright
The problem(s) with techno-optimism, part 2
This is a continuation of the previous post with a similar title. Please start there before reading this, or it will not make a lot of sense! A) Green Energy Technology! Don’t get me wrong- we absolutely need innovation, creativity, and open-mindedness to face the future that growth capitalism has forged. However it is paramount … Continue reading The problem(s) with techno-optimism, part 2
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