by Judith Curry
Two particular subgroups of ACC-questioning mainstream scientists that emerged from my research among atmospheric scientists were two kinds of research meteorologists: the (by definition physics-strong and theoretical) dynamicists and more empirical research meteorologists with past training in synoptic methods and weather prediction. – Myanna Lahsen
Posted in Skeptics, Sociology of science
by Judith Curry
In the end, the so-called scientific consensus on global warming doesn’t look like much like consensus when scientists are struggling to explain the intricacies of the earth’s climate system, or uttering the word “uncertainty” with striking regularity. – Nate Cohn
Posted in Attribution
by Judith Curry
So, exactly how are the oceans sequestering heat below 700 m? And how might this heat return to the surface to impact the surface climate?
Posted in Attribution
AFP – A debilitating row with Russia at UN climate talks this week exposed a fundamental flaw in how decisions are taken — the entire system balanced precariously on an ill-defined notion of consensus, observers say.
by Judith Curry
Rather than reducing biases stemming from an inadequate representation of basic processes, additional complexity has multiplied the ways in which these biases introduce uncertainties in climate simulations. – Bjorn Stevens and Sandrine Bony
Posted in climate models
by Judith Curry
The wheels are falling off of Germany’s green energy revolution. – Walter Mead
Posted in Energy
by Judith Curry
The ‘pause’ has gone mainstream, with an article by Justin Gillis in the NYTimes.
by Judith Curry
Climate change officers are professionals who apply knowledge of climate-related risks and opportunities to their organizations’ near-term and long-term strategies. These professionals help their organizations to adapt and thrive in a world of climate uncertainty, and guide their organizations toward strategic decisions that are simultaneously strategic for the organization and beneficial to the climate. – Association of Climate Change Officers
by Dan Bloom
In a recent Guardian commentary in late May, British writer Rodge
Glass issued a “global warning” about what he termed “the rise of
‘cli-fi'” — noting that ”unlike most science fiction, novels about
climate change focus on an immediate and intense threat rather than
discovery.”
Posted in Communication
by Judith Curry
It’s your turn to introduce topics for discussion.
Posted in Week in review
By Robert I Ellison, aka Chief Hydrologist
Eliminating 20 ton/ha soil carbon deficit in ‘permanent pastures’ may be sufficient to offset anthropogenic emissions for on the order of a decade – but with other benefits to soil health and downstream environments.
Posted in Uncategorized
by Judith Curry
What can we learn from climate of the 17th century about future climate catastrophes?
Posted in Climate change impacts, History
by Judith Curry
The climate debate is becoming more complex and sophisticated, and the issues and the ‘sides’ in the debate seem less black and white than they used to.
Posted in Skeptics
by Judith Curry
It’s your turn to introduce topics for discussion.
Posted in Uncategorized
by Judith Curry
Last week, Rep. Lamar Smith wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post entitled Overheated rhetoric on climate change doesn’t make for good policies. Critics are responding with . . . overheated rhetoric.
by Judith Curry
The concept of resilience encourages us to ask a different set of questions about the way we manage our resources-and therefore ourselves. – Brian Walker
Posted in Policy
by Judith Curry
We need to work to curb climate change, and a big step is to raise our voices to change the conversation in Washington. Call these deniers out. Hold them accountable. Ask them if they will admit climate change is a problem. –
by Judith Curry
Do I think we’re doomed to disastrous warming? Absolutely not. But do I think we are doomed if we persist in our current approach to climate policy? I’m afraid the answer is yes. – Myles Allen
Posted in Policy, Sociology of science
by Judith Curry
It’s your turn to introduce topics for discussion.
Posted in Week in review
by Judith Curry
“The results show that the extreme sea levels observed during Hurricane Katrina will become ten times more likely if average global temperatures increase by 2°C”, said Dr Jevrejeva. That would mean a storm surge of Katrina proportions every other year. – Alex Kirby
Posted in Hurricanes
The U.S. energy revolution is not confined to a single fuel or technology: oil and gas production, renewable energy, and fuel-efficient automobile technologies all show great promise. To best position the country for the future, U.S. leaders should capitalize on all these opportunities rather than pick a favorite; the answer lies in ‘most of the above.’ – Michael Levi
Posted in Energy
by Judith Curry
A central puzzle of modern American politics is why so many voters can maintain strong political views concerning complex policies yet remain relatively uninformed about how such policies would bring about desired outcomes. – Phillip Fernbach et al.
Posted in Politics, Sociology of science
by Judith Curry
Humanity has a second chance to stop dangerous climate change. Temperature data from the last decade offers an unexpected opportunity to stay below the agreed international target of 2 °C of global warming. – New Scientist
Posted in Sensitivity & feedbacks
by Judith Curry
What we can see in academic support for climate change is an emotional zeal combined with a highly developed form of abstract thought that is not very healthy, especially when it is combined with a strong sense of self-interest. – Greg Melleuish
Posted in Sociology of science
by Judith Curry
Its your turn to introduce topics for discussion.
Posted in Uncategorized
