Climate

USGCRP releases two important climate reports
one American impacts, risks and adaptation draws on the expertise of more than 300 authors from federal, state and local governments, industry, academia, tribal organizations and non-governmental organizations to assess a range of potential impacts related to climate change. the aim is to help decision makers better identify risks that can be avoided or reduced.
By test3 years ago in Earth
IEA releases 2018 Energy efficiency report
The report outlines a global strategy, identifies the policies needed to implement them, and calls for global efforts to deploy the right energy efficiency policies to achieve rapid peak greenhouse gas emissions and double the global economy by 2040. The main conclusions of the report are as follows:
By test3 years ago in Earth
Going a little off the beaten path! Golden Weeping Willow: Article 4 of the Tree Series!
Going a little off the beaten path! (But oh So Worth it!) :-) A bit of extra Adventure that requires traveling a little distance outside our neighborhood
By Jennifer Cooley3 years ago in Earth
Engraving Words: Article 3! Ornamental (Japanese) Cherry Tree!
Ornamental (Japanese) Cherry! (Prunus Serrulta) Notes taken from: Vancouver Tree Book, Pages 176-177! Tree Article number 3 from Tree Series for Strathcona Conversations Zine!
By Jennifer Cooley3 years ago in Earth
Engraving Words: Sweet Cherry! Article 2 for Tree Series!
Sweet Cherry! (Prunus Avium) Notes from: Vancouver Tree Book, Pg 170! Tree Article Series number 2 for Strathcona Conversations Zine!
By Jennifer Cooley3 years ago in Earth
6 unknown mysteries of Earth that will blow your mind
Did you know that a sloth’s metabolism is so slow that algae can grow on its fur? Or that humans are not the only species that can see colours? There are so many things about our planet, Earth, that we still don't understand. It’s a complex and beautiful world where we have explored only a tiny fraction of what it has to offer. We have mapped the surface of the planet, discovered many of its secrets, and learned more about it than ever before. But even so, there are still some weird and wonderful mysteries waiting to be discovered...
By PP3 years ago in Earth
Fall Travel Advice
Fall is a wonderful time to go on a trip. The weather is cooler, the leaves are changing color, and there's a festive feel to the air. But is it the best time to go on a trip? Here are some things to consider before you make your decision. Possibly the most important reason is travel is more affordable.
By Jerry Nelson3 years ago in Earth
Cost-effectiveness of India in achieving renewable energy target
In May 2015, the International Climate Policy Centre (CPI) and the Indian Business School (Indian School of Business) jointly released a report entitled "meeting India's Renewable Energy goals: an effective Project allocation Mechanism" (Reaching India's Renewable Energy Targets: Effective Project Allocation Mechanisms). Auctions can help India deploy renewable energy in a cost-effective, fair and transparent manner if risk management is properly designed.
By test3 years ago in Earth
Interpretation of the long-term Strategy of Climate change in the United States, Mexico, Germany and Canada
At the Marrakech climate conference, the United States, Mexico, Germany and Canada were the first countries to submit climate change development strategies to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change. This paper collates the main points of the long-term climate change strategy issued by the United States, Mexico, Germany and Canada for reference.
By test3 years ago in Earth
EUROPEAN RIVERS DRYING UP FROM CLIMATE CHANGE
I live in a part of Canada called The Headwaters. It’s the high country roughly in the centre of the Great Lakes Basin in Southern Ontario.
By David Morton Rintoul3 years ago in Earth
We Will Go Extinct but the Earth Will Be Fine
The idea for this article came to my mind after watching a few episodes of an action TV show (I won't say which one, for it doesn't matter). In these episodes, the idea of eco-terrorism is actively exploited. Fanatical zealots are going all-in to save the planet from humanity by eliminating a significant part of the human population (preferably not less than half).
By Nik Hein3 years ago in Earth
I am in Pudong, Shanghai, and these are the real daily lives of ordinary families under the epidemic
In 2020, I was still in New York. At the beginning of the outbreak of the epidemic, we tried our best to rush supplies overseas to Wuhan. Later, New York went through a period of more than 10,000 new diagnoses a day.
By test3 years ago in Earth