by Daniel Brouse The Guardian reports, “Many of the scientists envisage a ‘semi-dystopian’ future, with famines, conflicts and mass migration, driven by heatwaves, wildfires, floods and storms of an intensity and frequency far beyond those that have already struck.” In a recent survey of climate scientists, the consensus suggests that global warming is on track […]
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Survey of Experts: Climate Crisis Going Past 2.5 Degrees
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Climate Change: Ruled Against UK
Litigation seeking compensation for loss and damage caused by the actions of oil companies and governments has the potential to reshape global economics. In the past year, several legal rulings have held governments accountable for their role in exacerbating the climate crisis, signaling a shift in legal accountability and prompting broader discussions on environmental responsibility. […]
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Kenya’s Frequency and Intensity of Extreme Weather
By Daniel Brouse Kenya’s first-ever cyclone, Cyclone Kenneth, made landfall in April 2019, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of eastern Africa, including Kenya. While Kenya is not typically in the path of cyclones, the occurrence of Cyclone Kenneth was attributed to changing climate patterns in the Indian Ocean, which allowed the cyclone […]
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Climate Change: The External Forcing
“Response to external forcings” refers to how a system reacts or changes in response to external influences or drivers. In the context of climate science, external forcings typically refer to factors outside of the Earth’s climate system that can influence the climate. These forcings can include natural factors such as volcanic eruptions, solar radiation, and […]
Chaos Theory: Evolving Winter Atmospheric Teleconnection Patterns
By Daniel Brouse Teleconnections: Teleconnections refer to climate anomalies and patterns that occur over large distances and are often linked to each other. These connections can manifest as recurring climate patterns, such as El Nino and La Nina events, the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), and the Southern Oscillation (SO). Teleconnections can influence weather and climate […]
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The Decline of Penn’s Sylvania
By Daniel Brouse Penn’s Sylvania Pennsylvania derives its name from the land grant bestowed upon William Penn. Penn’s grant, known as “sylvania,” translates to “forest” in Latin. Prior to the arrival of European settlers, the region was predominantly covered by vast expanses of dense forests, with a wide range of biodiversity and inhabited by indigenous […]
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Extreme Weather and Violent Rain
by Daniel Brouse Between April 1 and 4, Southeastern Pennsylvania experienced another severe weather event attributed to atmospheric rivers and strong winds. Rainfall accumulation exceeded 3 inches, accompanied by wind gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives in unrelated incidents, one in Montgomery County and the other in Delaware […]
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9 Climate Change Tipping Points Crossed
By Daniel Brouse March 28, 2024 Tipping points are Critical Milestones that directly impact the rate of acceleration in climate change by multiplying the number and intensity of feedback loops. Identifying and understanding these tipping points is crucial for climate science and policymaking. Crossing multiple tipping points could lead to a domino effect, resulting in […]
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Climate Change: Inexplicable Consumer Behavior
By Daniel Brouse March 24, 2024 Climate change is primarily driven by the escalation of thermal energy affecting biogeophysical and socio-economic systems. While biogeophysical factors can be studied using math, physics, and historical records, socio-economic systems pose greater challenges due to the unpredictable consequences of human behavior and inexplicable consumer choices. Inexplicable consumer behavior in […]
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Shipping Pollution (Sulfur Emissions and Climate Change)
by Daniel Brouse There are several critical issues associated with marine fuel pollution used in international shipping. Shipping pollution is a global problem, spreading air pollution across the world. Historically, marine fuels have contained higher levels of sulfur due to the lower cost of lower-grade fuel oil. However, heavy fuel oil contains, on average, 2700 […]
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