Wow, some 32 years ago Jim Henson ended this show trying to teach kids we have to take care of the planet. I never watched this, but it’s a powerful finale for a show.
Climate News: part 3
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Mid-winter temperatures in South America rival those of the baking northern hemisphere summer
Winter temperatures have neared 40 degrees Celsius in parts of South America, which is up to 20C higher than normal for this time of year and the equivalent of Sydney hitting 35C in the first week of August.
www.abc.net.au
"Climate scientists have been left 'flabbergasted' as temperatures in parts of South America near 40 degrees Celsius in the middle of what is supposed to be its winter."
Wow! 40C = 104F …. in winter.
Mid-winter temperatures in South America rival those of the baking northern hemisphere summer
Winter temperatures have neared 40 degrees Celsius in parts of South America, which is up to 20C higher than normal for this time of year and the equivalent of Sydney hitting 35C in the first week of August.
"Climate scientists have been left 'flabbergasted' as temperatures in parts of South America near 40 degrees Celsius in the middle of what is supposed to be its winter."
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A ‘once every 7.5 million years’ event in Antarctica: ‘To say unprecedented isn’t strong enough’
"This is a five-sigma event."
A major volcanic eruption is our only hope.A ‘once every 7.5 million years’ event in Antarctica: ‘To say unprecedented isn’t strong enough’
"This is a five-sigma event."www.yahoo.com
but al gore is fat and rides in a plane, so suck it libtardsA ‘once every 7.5 million years’ event in Antarctica: ‘To say unprecedented isn’t strong enough’
"This is a five-sigma event."
fwiw
apnews.com
Young environmental activists prevail in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana
Young environmental activists scored a ground-breaking legal victory when a Montana judge said state agencies were violating their constitutional right to a clean environment by allowing fossil fuel development without considering its effects on climate change.
apnews.com
Placing this article here because it speaks of helping the green initiative and is a combo of government and private sector along with inspiration from the arts......
us.yahoo.com
Scientists discover ‘magical’ material that’s stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum — and its potential is dizzying
Galvorn is the result of a more than $20 million investment from the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and others.
Paper straws contain toxic chemicals and are just as bad as plastic
'Eco-friendly' paper straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study led by scientists from the University of Antwerp has concluded.
I very rarely drink any sort of beverage that is traditionally associated with straws, but this did get my attention.
I, also, rarely use straws. I use them for milkshakes when I'm driving and that's about it. My wife and daughter use SS straws at home, but I'm not comfortable with how to clean the lumen of the straw.Paper straws contain toxic chemicals and are just as bad as plastic
'Eco-friendly' paper straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study led by scientists from the University of Antwerp has concluded.www.dailymail.co.uk
I very rarely drink any sort of beverage that is traditionally associated with straws, but this did get my attention.
Real men don't use straws, right?
That's always been my take on it.I, also, rarely use straws. I use them for milkshakes when I'm driving and that's about it. My wife and daughter use SS straws at home, but I'm not comfortable with how to clean the lumen of the straw.
Real men don't use straws, right?
The elephant in the room - China now generates nearly half of all carbon emission worldwide:
Interesting that's Russia's emissions are that high, given their comparative lack of economic activity. But I guess this includes oil production flaring and leaks, which makes sense given Iran and Saudi numbers
Gift link from Wapo OpEd about how to have fewer mosquitoes, how insects are disappearing, and how important insects are.
Comes close to what we've done, mainly because three acres of woods (excepting a small amount of grass around the house) is hard to maintain like a park...
Thanks a lot, climate change deniers...
www.nytimes.com
Germany’s Oldest Hops Thrived for Centuries. Then Came Climate Change.
Hotter, drier seasons are threatening the traditions of German hops growers, who are fighting to preserve a way of life — and the flavor of your favorite brew.
Army Corps will barge in up to 36 million gallons of freshwater a day as saltwater threatens drinking water south of New Orleans
The US Army Corps of Engineers is planning to barge 36 million gallons of fresh water daily into the lower Mississippi River near New Orleans as an expected saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico in October threatens the area’s drinking water supply, officials said Friday.
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