The Virtual Vanaprastha

26/01/2025

'“Without these cloud changes, the surface would warm even faster,” said Lei Liu, a graduate student in McGill’s Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and the first author of this study. “This work offers observational truth about how clouds affect warming, which can be used to improve climate models and guide environmental policies,” said Liu.'

Researchers found that reduced low-cloud cover over land slightly mitigates global warming, although temperatures continue to rise. This discovery, based on advanced measurements, emphasizes the importance of accurate climate data to improve models and guide policy decisions. Researchers at McGil

20/01/2025

'"It's almost unanimous at this point that the Atlantic overturning will slow in the future, but whether or not it will collapse is still up for debate," Foukal said. "This work indicates that there is still time to act before we reach this potential tipping point."'

Earth, being 71% covered in water, is influenced by the ocean and its movements. In the Atlantic Ocean, a system of connected currents, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), moves water throughout the world's oceans powered by a combination of winds and ocean density. It not...

14/01/2025

[Video, 5:13] "Spain is pioneering the use of renewable fuel in order to protect the climate. An increasing number of Spanish airplanes are now using bio-kerosine in order to save on resources. Airplanes fueled by bio-fuel are more climate-friendly than regular airplanes, say scientists."

Spain is pioneering the use of renewable fuel in order to protect the climate. An increasing number of Spanish airplanes are now using bio-kerosine in order ...

01/12/2024

""Tap water nano/microplastics (NMPs) escaping from centralized water treatment systems are of increasing global concern,..."

Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink.

24/11/2024

[Video, 1:13] "As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel."

As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel."CBS Evening News with Nora...

18/11/2024

"Those traits could make Chonkus particularly effective at carbon sequestration in the ocean, the researchers suggest."

The "Chonkus" cyanobacterium could be an effective organism to cultivate for marine carbon dioxide removal.

17/11/2024

[Video, 4:09] "2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years."

2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather e...

30/10/2024

'“We took a powder of this material, put it in a tube, and we passed Berkeley air — just outdoor air — into the material to see how it would perform,” Yaghi said in a press statement, “and it was beautiful. It cleaned the air entirely of CO2. I am excited about it because there's nothing like it out there in terms of performance. It breaks new ground in our efforts to address the climate problem.”'

Potentially game-changing news!

200 grams = 1 tree. Seriously.

18/10/2024

AL95. For some reason, NOAA link only shows AL94 which is nothing to the point. You'll have to click the link to see AL95 (which is approaching the Yucatan Peninsula).

This product is updated at approximately 2 AM, 8 AM, 2 PM, and 8 PM EDT from May 15 to November 30, with special outlooks issued at any time as conditions warrant. The graphic displays all currently active tropical cyclones, and disturbances with tropical cyclone formation potential over the next 48...

13/10/2024

"Meteorologists tracking the advance of Hurricane Milton have been targeted by a deluge of conspiracy theories that they were controlling the weather, abuse and even death threats, amid what they say is an unprecedented surge in misinformation as two major hurricanes have hit the US."

Storms Helene and Milton have triggered rise of misinformation stoked by Trump and fellow Republicans

11/10/2024

PROJECT 2025.
p. 674-5

End government monitoring of the environment and climate. Privatize the National Weather Service, leaving it up to corporate America what to monitor and report.

11/10/2024

"Just weeks before he goes before voters seeking reelection, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott edged slightly away from his long-held stance of minimizing the impact of climate change.
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[Governor Ron] DeSantis signed legislation this year that erases references to climate change in state law. The governor also rejected more than $350 million in federal funding for energy efficiency initiatives and another $320 million to reduce vehicle emissions."

Just weeks before he goes before voters seeking re-election, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott edged away from a long-held stance minimizing climate change.