People Are Tired Of Climate News
People see so much news about the climate, and it seems like their reading and interest are dropping off. There is no easy solution. However, it is certainly bad for attempts to slow global warming
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Cities Skip The National Weather Service And Use AI
Cities find that National Weather Service forecasts aren’t accurate, especially for near-ground events, so they have moved to AI-based forecasts. What does that say about the NWS’s future? Bad news.
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Data Centers Could Provide Their Own Electricity
A primary objection to data centers is that they compete with residents for electricity. This drives up the price. If data centers want to break this jam, one way is to create their own electricity. The worry is that these may not use green energy. That, in turn, means more greenhouse gases.
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China And Russia Move Ships across Arctic As Ice Melts
Because of melting sea ice, China and Russia have begun using the Arctic Ocean as a sea lane. This means that drought problems in the Panama Canal and war dangers in the Middle East aren’t affecting ship traffic.
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Climate Change Pushes Up Emergency Room Visits By 50%
Climate Central data show that in some regions of the US, climate change-driven heat has increased emergency room visits by as much as 50%
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$100 Oil Is Good For Environment
The higher oil prices go, the more attractive alternative energy becomes. That includes everything from EVs to larger offshore installations.
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Global Renewable Investment Flat At $327 Billion
It is good news that the sector continues to get huge investment. It is bad news that the figure is flat in the first half compared to the same period last year.
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“A New Age Of Disaster” From Global Warming
Several scientists have called the Nepal flood, US and EU heat, and a sharp rise in wildfires “A new age of disaster.” Most of them think the new age will only get worse as the planet continues to warm.
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Global Warming Causes Spike In Emergency Room Visits
During periods of extreme heat, emergency room visits can rise by 10%. That may not seem like much, but many of these are already overflowing. Sometimes, these emergency rooms are not set up for sudden heat illness. That is changing fast.
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Price Of Wine Jumps Due To Global Warming
Wildfires and record temperatures hit vineyards in France and Italy. This is triggering wine price increases. It is similar to what is happening to beef and grain in the US.
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The Price Of That Steak Is Up 10%, Or More
The number of beef cattle produced this year is at the lowest level since 1951. The primary reason is global warming. Drought has destroyed grain crops in states like Nebraska. Farmers use grain to feed beef cattle.
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Rising Utility Costs Are Overwhelming American Families
Harvard reports that the average American family’s utility costs are just under $1,000. As that rises, people’s budgets tighten. As budgets tighten, spending on other items falls, which affects US GDP. High heat days are straining household budgets.
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Climate alarm ‘blaring from every direction’
A new UN study says global warming is reaching emergency levels. Climate-driven disasters are reaching “nightmare proportions.” Because fossil fuel use continues to rise in some parts of the world, including the US, these problems are unlikely to get better. High temperatures and wildfires are just two of many signs that the pace of global…
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OPEC Does The World’s Climate A Favor
OPEC says it will not change production in October. That means oil prices will stay high. EVs and alternative energy look more attractive.
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US Has Had Zero Hurricanes This Year
Hurricane season started June 1. A single hurricane has not hit the US since then. “Super” El Niño has probably kept some Atlantic storms from forming. But some of the reasons involve luck. Every few years, storms stay out to sea.
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42 Wildfires Burning In US Now
Most of these are in Idaho and Montana. There are three reasons, at least two of which relate to climate change. The first is temperatures over 90 degrees, which are unusual this far north. The other is extreme drought. The final one, high winds, may or may not be tied to climate change. High temperatures…
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America Has More Air Conditioners Than People
Along with Japan, the US is the only country in the world with more air conditioners than people. There are several reasons for this. One is its high median income compared to most nations. Another is rising temperatures, which have moved into the northern tier of states. The byproduct of this is higher electricity rates,…
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100 Degrees For 108 Days In Phoenix
Phoenix has had 100 degrees F or more for 108 days this year. That puts it on the way toward a record. And with extreme drought, the city also has an electricity problem, as more and more people need air conditioning.
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Wildfires Have Burned 8.2 Million Acres Of America
As of yesterday, wildfires had destroyed 8,296,949 acres across the US. This is a record for this time of the year. Climate change has played a large role because of the drought and heat it has triggered. The effects are not just local. Some of the fires have spread dangerous smoke, which has made it…
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EVs Help Environment But Trigger 50,000 Layoffs At VW
China has largely driven the global surge in EV sales. The government has supported these companies, in part to cut the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. Now, as Chinese EVs move into markets like Europe, gas-powered car companies have suffered. The most recent sign is 50,000 layoffs at VW. Good for the environment, but bad for…
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54,000 Wildfires In US This Year
There have been 54,000 wildfires in the US this year. Obviously, some are small. But some have burned tens of thousands of acres. The total number of acres burned this year just hit 8.2 million. Both numbers are records.
