Event - Earth Science & Climate Change (Earth Science-2015)

The 4th International Conference on Earth Science & Climate Change (Earth Science-2015) will take place on June 15-17, 2015, in Alicante, Spain. The main theme of the conference is: An Insight into the Recent Advancements in Geosciences and Climate Change Control. This OMICS Group event aims to promulgate knowledge and facilitate the sharing of new ideas amongst the professionals, industrialists and students from research areas of Earth Science and Climate Change.

We are Running out of Time to Avert a Climate Catastrophe (PwC Report)

PricewaterhousCoopers (PwC) is hardly known for hyperbole, but their latest report warns of catastrophe if we fail to reign in carbon emissions. The report says that every passing year we are getting further away from averting a climate disaster.

PwC's “Low Carbon Economy Index,” chronicles our ongoing failure to act on the climate crisis. They refer to an “unmistakable trend” of growing emissions and a warming world. The report states that we have failed to do what we must to keep temperatures below the internationally agreed upon upper threshold limit of 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels.

The Theory of Natural Warming is Dead

Recent studies have put the final nails into the coffin of natural warming theories. While Republicans and other conservatives hold on to natural warming theories the way NRA members cling to their guns, recent science has utterly dispelled the viability of this myth.

While it is impossible to refute the observation that the earth has warmed since 1880, it is not uncommon to hear Republicans say that while global temperatures may be warming, it is not attributable to human activity.

New Authoritative Report Chronicles US Climate Change

The most comprehensive US climate report to date indicates that the changing climate is a national problem that is already adversely impacting key sectors of the economy.

On May 6th, 2014, the Obama Administration released the Third US National Climate Assessment. The 841-page report documents more frequent and intense extreme weather events, (heat, downpours, floods, droughts), wildfires, melting ice, rising sea levels, ocean acidification and water scarcity. These impacts are already happening and they are expected to get far worse if we continue with business as usual.

This three-year public and peer reviewed research was conducted by a team of over 300 climate scientists and experts along with input from over 13 federal science agencies. The data was drawn from a wide range of sources including satellites, weather balloons and buoys. The report is a key part of the President's Climate Action Plan.

The Clock Keeps Ticking as People Continue to Ignore Scientific Warnings about Climate Change

Humans are the cause of climate change and they are also the chief impediment to efforts designed to address it. Despite warnings from almost every reputable scientific organization on Earth, people still manage to deny the veracity of anthropogenic climate change. Nick Cohen penned an article for the Guardian with the ominous title, "The climate change deniers have won."

In the article Cohen points to an usually alarming tone in a warning from the American Association for the Advancement of Science which stated that "human-caused climate risks abrupt, unpredictable and potentially irreversible changes."

The Collapse of Human Civilization and How to Avoid It

We are on the verge of irreversible tipping points, but there is still time to avert catastrophe. The combination of unsustainable resource exploitation and increasingly unequal wealth distribution may unravel our civilization.  This is the conclusion of a new study sponsored by Nasa's Goddard Space Flight Center. Based on historical precedents this research indicates that if we continue on our current course we may very well see the collapse of global industrial civilization in the coming decades.

Citing historical data from the last 5,000 years, they show that there are numerous examples of precipitous collapse of human civilizations. A few examples cited by the researchers include:

The Current Climate Trajectory is "Catastrophic"

The earth is warming faster than anticipated and we are rapidly heading for irreversible tipping points. If we continue with business as usual, by 2100 the earth will warm by at least 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius). That is twice the internationally agreed upon 2 degree C upper threshold limit. We are on a perilous course and while governments acknowledge climate science they are still not doing enough to stave off the worst impacts of climate change.

According to new research out of Australia, increased levels of carbon dioxide (C02) in the atmosphere will reduce the number of clouds that form. Put simply the higher the level of C02 emissions the less water in the atmosphere and the less clouds. This will allow more solar radiation that will cause more warming.

The phenomenon is called atmospheric convective mixing and it will cause temperatures to rise much higher than previous climate-change models have predicted. This research predicts that global temperatures could rise 4 degrees Celsius or 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit by the year 2100, and 14.4 degrees Fahrenheit by 2200.

Video - The Global Temperature "Hiatus" Explained by Missing Data

Many skeptics have used the so called global warming hiatus in support of climate denial, however the data does not support the contention that warming has slowed down. This is one of a few theories that suggests that missing data explains away the hiatus.

The Global Warming "Hiatus" Debunked

After decades of rapid temperature increases, a decrement in the rate of temperature increases is providing fuel for skeptics and being touted as evidence for climate stabilization. However the fact is that this does not refute global warming. This is of course a rouse put forth by deniers. Global average temperatures will continue to increase and here are three explanations. The first involves missing data and the second and third explanations involve ocean currents.

Video - Life in the Anthropocene: A Visualization of Climate Change

Based on data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's fifth assessment report, this video addresses how we created climate change and what we can do about it. This video was made by the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme and Globaia, and funded by the United Nations.

Video - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on the Science of Climate Change

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse eloquently summarizes the science of climate change at a January 16, 2014 EPW hearing. He also talks about the economic and health impacts from climate change and refuses to ignore the facts to preserve jobs in oil and coal. Sheldon further explains how climate change deniers cherry-pick scientific evidence to fabricate a fallacious argument.

Event - Building Climate Solutions: 14th National Conference and Global Forum on Science, Policy and the Environment

Building Climate Solutions will take place on January 28-30, 2014 in Washington, DC. The 14th National Conference and Global Forum on Science, Policy and the Environment is organized by the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE). This event will engage over 1,200 key individuals from many fields of natural and social science, humanities and engineering, government and policy, business and civil society to develop actionable partnerships, strategies and tactics that advance solutions to minimize the impacts of anthropogenic climate change.

Video - House Hearings on Climate Change from Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) Questions to Dr. David Titley

Here is an excerpt from the Subcommittee on Environment hearing early in December titled "A Factual Look at the Relationship Between Climate and Weather." Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) poses questions to Dr. David Titley - Director, Center for Solutions to Weather and Climate Risk, Pennsylvania State University. Titley talks about skyrocketing reinsurance costs due to extreme weather, the increase in extreme weather events generally and the US military's recognition of the veracity of climate change.

Video - House Hearings on Climate Change: Opening Statement from Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)

In December 2013, Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) delivers her opening statement at the Subcommittee on Environment hearing titled "A Factual Look at the Relationship Between Climate and Weather."

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Feeling the Heat: A New Study Pinpoints When and Where

While it is widely known that greenhouse gas emissions are warming the planet, a new study pinpoints the years and locations that we can expect unprecedented heat to become the new normal. The study suggests where and when we can expect to see significant increases in the mean temperature. Within ten years cities like Kingston, Jamaica, are expected to break average heat records as a new norm kicks in. In about 15 years the hotter norm will settle into places like Singapore, followed by Mexico City, Cairo, Phoenix and Honolulu. Within the next two decades, 59 cities will be suffering from unprecedented heat. By 2047 the heat will be inescapable as the whole world will be suffering.

Video - Global Warming: Understanding the Forecast

This is a video from a new course being offered on the science of global warming.

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Free Course on Global Warming Starts Today

A free 8 week online science based class on global warming begins today, Monday, October 21, 2013.

"This class describes the science of global warming and the forecast for humans’ impact on Earth's climate. It brings together insights and perspectives from physics, chemistry, biology, earth and atmospheric sciences, and even some economics. The simple mathematics underlying these differing approaches is the only background one needs. It is an accessible, multidisciplinary tour of climate science for a general audience."

Video - Ask NASA About Climate Change On Youtube

Do you have questions about the scientific veracity of climate change? Learn how you can get your questions answered by NASA's climate scientists in this public outreach program.

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Video - Ice Ride: The Global Bike Ride to Defend the Arctic

As the Arctic sea ice reaches another historic low, thousands of us will take to the streets to challenge big oil.Grab some wheels, hit the streets and join the global movement to defend the Arctic. Ice Ride is a free and fun day of action happening in cities and towns all over the world.

Ice Ride: Critical Mass for the Arctic

On September 15, 2013, people across Canada are going on an Ice Ride for the Arctic. Join us in helping to build a critical mass of support for the protection of the Arctic. Whether you bike, roller blade or skate board, get involved this Sunday September 15th and bring your family and friends in a ride for the Arctic. This is but one of many events taking place for the national event known as "A Day of Arctic Action."