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South Korea: Climate Law Fails to Protect Basic Rights

South Korea’s top court ruled in August of 2024 that the country’s climate change law does not adequately protect basic human rights and lacks sufficient targets to safeguard future generations. This landmark decision comes after activists accused the government of failing to effectively address the climate crisis. Since 2020, more than 200 plaintiffs, including young […]

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Canadian Wildfires: Over the Tipping Point

by Daniel Brouse August 28, 2024 A study published in the Journal Nature found Canada’s 2023 wildfires released more carbon into the atmosphere than the annual emissions of all but three countries, underscoring a troubling trend. A new study raises serious concerns that Canada’s forests, long considered crucial carbon sinks, may no longer reliably absorb […]

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The Politics of Climate Change

By Daniel Brouse As a climate scientist, I have studied the impact of politics on the climate for decades, and the United States ranks among the least prepared countries globally. It also has one of the highest percentages of climate change deniers. Politicians exacerbate this issue by obstructing necessary efforts to combat climate change. The […]

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Drill, Baby, Drill (How Hate and Ignorance Distort Economic Perspectives)

“Perhaps most importantly is the repeated use of the phrase ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’.” Economic Update: If Trump wins, great news for the very few people whose primary income comes from government securities interest! Unfortunately, very, very bad news for everyone else. Tariffs, protectionism, lack of immigration, and nationalism are all detrimental to the economy. Tariffs […]

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Climate Change: Climax and Succession Forests

by Daniel Brouse June 25, 2024 Climate change has profound effects on both climax and succession forests, altering their composition, structure, and ecological dynamics. Here’s how these impacts unfold: Climax Forests Climax forests are stable, mature ecosystems that have reached a late stage of ecological succession. They are characterized by a stable species composition and […]

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Head North: Climate Change and Tree Migration

by Daniel Brouse June 25, 2024 Trees “move” through a process of gradual migration, which occurs over generations through the dispersal of seeds. This migration is driven by environmental changes, such as climate change, and can be observed in the expansion of greenery into new areas, such as the tundra, and the invasion of southern […]

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Climate Change: The Migration of Tree Species

by Daniel Brouse June 25, 2024 The migration of tree species in temperate zones is significantly impacted by climate change through several mechanisms: Shifts in Suitable Habitats: As temperatures rise, the suitable habitats for many tree species are moving poleward and to higher elevations. Trees that thrive in cooler climates are finding their current habitats […]

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The Deadly Dog Days of Summer

by Daniel Brouse and Sidd Mukherjee A dog panting helps with thermal regulation primarily through evaporative cooling. Here’s how it works: Evaporative Cooling: When a dog pants, it increases the airflow over the moist surfaces of its tongue and the lining of its upper respiratory tract. This enhances evaporation of moisture from these surfaces, which […]

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Economic Facts on Immigration, Budget Deficits and Inflation

The two major contributors to today’s inflation that a President can influence are insufficient immigration and federal budget deficits. Both Trump and Biden administrations have played significant roles in these issues. Through May of 2024, average hourly wage growth has exceeded inflation for 12 straight months. Economic Facts on Inflation and Wage Inflation Current Impacts […]

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Politicians in Conservative, Rural USA Hinder Freedom

by Daniel Brouse Politicians in conservative, rural parts of the USA have often hindered progress in the fight against climate change due to several reasons: 1. Denial of Climate Science Many conservative politicians in rural areas deny the existence or severity of climate change, dismissing it as a hoax or exaggerated. This denial stems from […]

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