What’s Hot In Climate Change, Spring 2020
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Climate Adaptation in Texas
Here’s an interesting article from the Texas Tribune about climate adaptation to protect Galveston and Houston. Climate change is not explicitly mentioned, but sea level rise and warming oceans are. Really this is a story about climate change adaptation. Part of the plans discussed are to protect oil and gas refineries along the coast near Houston, which is a bit ironic as the O&G (as we call it here in Texas) is the root of the problem being protected against. Anyhow, several plans are discussed, along with federal and local political influences. Makes for interesting reading. Enjoy! Texas might spend… Read More »Climate Adaptation in Texas
What’s Hot in Climate Change, Summer 2019
Welcome to the current installment of the semi-irregular What’s Hot! Trying something a little new, this post will follow a theme by discussing a few articles on a related topic. This month, the decline of coal and the rise of renewables. Burning fossil fuels puts carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, CO2 traps heat and warms the planet. None is dirtier than coal. Fortunately, coal is facing a steep decline, at least in the developed world, and soon the rest of the planet. Climate Change Comes to the Midwest Heat waves and extreme rain are two weather events that are… Read More »What’s Hot in Climate Change, Summer 2019
The Best Climate Change Mapping Tools For You
<June 2022- Please note, some of the tools and methods in this post may be out of date as the original was written 4 years ago. An update to this post is planned in the next month or two, so please check back or subscribe by email to be notified of any updates or new blog posts. Thanks!> There are many climate change maps and tools that you can use to figure out your personal risk to climate change. The Climate Advisor searched the web for the best interactive climate change visualization tools. Sites that give information in a map… Read More »The Best Climate Change Mapping Tools For You
Forest Fires, Drought, Climate Change and You
The article discusses the increasing severity of forest fires due to climate change, particularly in the West. It highlights the economic and health risks associated with drought-induced fires, citing past destructive seasons. The main solution is reducing fossil fuel emissions, conserving water, and preparing for future challenges posed by drought and wildfires.