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Climate Conscious

·Mar 28

What Climate Change in the Arctic Means For Us

A visit to the Arctic and some new research results — Any serious discussion of climate change is likely to include the fact that the Arctic region has been warming nearly four times faster than the global average. What does this mean for humanity and the ecosystem? To better understand the changing Arctic environment, I recently visited Longyearbyen, Norway, in one…

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What Climate Change in the Arctic Means For Us
What Climate Change in the Arctic Means For Us
Arctic

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Climate Conscious

·Jan 15

New Weather Extremes Introduce Unfamiliar Terms for Climate Disaster

Words matter — naming things increases awareness and understanding — Not long ago talking about climate change was relatively simple — how hot will it get, and how soon. However, disasters in recent years have introduced a growing number of terms such as polar vortex and tipping point in addition to conversations about record highs and lows. New words describing…

Climate Change

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New Weather Extremes Introduce Unfamiliar Terms for Climate Disaster
New Weather Extremes Introduce Unfamiliar Terms for Climate Disaster
Climate Change

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Climate Conscious

·Dec 27, 2022

The EU Climate Tax That May Speed Greenhouse Emission Reductions

A border adjustment will tax carbon intensive imports — A new EU tax on some of the most carbon intensive traded goods may address one of the greatest barriers to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions: the absence of near-term commitments from the largest, most rapidly growing developing nations. While the EU, US, and most industrialized nations have goals to…

Carbon Tax

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The EU Climate Tax That May Speed Greenhouse Emission Reductions
The EU Climate Tax That May Speed Greenhouse Emission Reductions
Carbon Tax

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Climate Conscious

·Dec 1, 2022

COP27 Fails to Agree on Measures to Accelerate Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Exceeding the 1.5C degree limit on warming now seems inevitable — The major failure of COP27, the recent international climate negotiations, was the absence of any new commitments to limit warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. The source of this target, and the significance of failing to achieve it, is the subject of this blog. What makes the 1.5C target so…

Cop27

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COP27 Fails to Agree on Measures to Accelerate Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
COP27 Fails to Agree on Measures to Accelerate Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Cop27

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Nov 14, 2022

Climate Negotiators Debate Finance for “Loss and Damage”

Will rich countries compensate poor developing countries for climate disasters? — For the first time in the history of the international climate negotiations, the agenda at COP27 in Egypt includes discussion of provision to fund developing countries for “loss and damage” — compensation for the residual impacts of climate change which mitigation and adaptation efforts are insufficient to prevent or alleviate…

Climate Change

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Climate Negotiators Debate Finance for “Loss and Damage”
Climate Negotiators Debate Finance for “Loss and Damage”
Climate Change

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Climate Conscious

·Oct 31, 2022

The Remarkable Bi-Partisan Ratification of an International Climate Treaty

Industry support and trade requirements made the difference At a time of so many dramatic climate disasters, the recent bi-partisan Senate approval of a climate treaty, the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, received much less attention than it deserves. On September 21st, by a vote of 69–21, the U.S…

Climate Action

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The Remarkable Bi-Partisan Ratification of an International Climate Treaty
The Remarkable Bi-Partisan Ratification of an International Climate Treaty
Climate Action

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Climate Conscious

·Oct 13, 2022

Seven Lasting Lessons from Hurricane Ian

As the likelihood of such events increases, preparing for the future is critical — Every informed American was no doubt horrified by the images and consequences of Hurricane Ian. …

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Seven Lasting Lessons from Hurricane Ian
Seven Lasting Lessons from Hurricane Ian
Hurricane

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Sep 15, 2022

Yet more science warning climate catastrophe looms

Potentially catastrophic tipping points may be much closer than we thought Scientific reports describing the dangers of climate change are now so frequent that unless you track the relevant journals carefully it’s easy to miss something really significant. …

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Yet more science warning climate catastrophe looms
Yet more science warning climate catastrophe looms
Tipping Point

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Climate Conscious

·Aug 15, 2022

Is Iceland the Country Best Positioned to Deal With Climate Change?

A small country so far experiencing modest climate impacts, in many respects a leader in climate action — Based on a two-week visit this summer, I can attest there are many reasons to visit Iceland. For starters, the many spectacular waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, the northern lights (visible in darker months), and as recent events have shown, active volcanoes. As the world warms, the country’s cool climate may add…

Iceland

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Is Iceland the Country Best Positioned to Deal With Climate Change?
Is Iceland the Country Best Positioned to Deal With Climate Change?
Iceland

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Climate Conscious

·Jul 11, 2022

If You Think It’s Hot Now, Just Wait

And we’re only beginning to appreciate all the consequences — Extreme temperatures — highs above 100 and as much as 120 degrees or more — are occurring with increasing intensity, frequency, and duration due to climate change. Cooling off at night is also becoming less possible as average overnight lows in the U.S. hit their highest level in recorded history…

Climate Change

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If You Think It’s Hot Now, Just Wait
If You Think It’s Hot Now, Just Wait
Climate Change

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Alan S. Miller

Alan S. Miller

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Alan S. Miller is co-author of “Cut Super Climate Pollutants Now!”. His full bio and links to writing are available at alansmiller.com

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