The hottest Climate change Substack posts right now

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Trees and Politics

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 239 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Environmental Policy Urban Development Climate change Public Health Social justice
  1. Seattle has a history of cutting down trees for economic gain, starting from the days of early settlers.
  2. There is a recent shift towards valuing trees and nature for their benefits to both the ecosystem and human health.
  3. The city council is revising the Tree Protection Ordinance, but the proposed changes may not be strong enough to protect trees and support the community effectively.

How the ideological fantasy of a climate change-induced permadrought caused German dam operators to overfill their reservoirs before winter and exacerbated the massive December floods

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 183 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Natural Disasters Water resources
  1. The belief in a permanent drought due to climate change led German dam operators to overfill reservoirs before winter, worsening December floods.
  2. Climate change predictions can influence human behavior like dam management, impacting flood risk.
  3. Balancing water management practices with changing climate patterns is crucial to prevent exacerbating natural disasters.

Tracking the invisible from space: greenhouse gases

Space Ambition • 279 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Remote Sensing Environmental Policy Sustainability Carbon Emissions
  1. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane cause climate change. Satellites can help us see how much of these gases are in the air and where they come from.
  2. Satellites give us a big picture of greenhouse gas levels globally, even in hard-to-reach places. This information is important for climate research and making smart policies.
  3. Companies are starting to use satellite data to track their emissions because it's now a big deal for investors and consumers. This means there’s a push for better tracking and reducing greenhouse gases.

Rising Sea Levels, Rising Waves: With the Rising Things, Islands can't Last Forever

Adetokunbo Sees • 208 implied HN points • 25 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Impact Displacement Global Warming
  1. Islands are disappearing due to rising sea levels, putting many at risk of displacement.
  2. Climate change is causing faster sea level rise, threatening the existence of many islands.
  3. Protective circuits, control systems, heat sinks, and gate drivers are crucial for managing power electronics.
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The energy transition in five charts

Renewable Revolution • 219 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Sustainability Climate change Energy Policy Environmental Impact
  1. The switch to renewable energy is all about using better technology. Renewables like solar and wind are cleaner, cheaper, and more efficient than fossil fuels.
  2. Renewable energy growth isn’t slow and steady; it’s growing quickly in an exponential way. This means countries and companies need to move fast to keep up.
  3. China is leading the way in renewable energy technology. Their advancements are setting the pace for other countries like the U.S. and those in Europe.

Imagindairy Secures FDA Clearance, Australia’s Alt Protein Surge, and the Massive Economic Potential of Alt Proteins

Better Bioeconomy • 78 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Plant-based Alternative Proteins Climate change
  1. Imagindairy secures FDA clearance for animal-free dairy proteins; aiming to supply innovative ingredients to food manufacturers.
  2. Australia emerges as a key player in alternative proteins, projected to generate billions in sales, create jobs, and address global challenges like climate change.
  3. Investing in alternative proteins can have significant economic benefits, create jobs, and indirectly address health issues, food insecurity, and climate change.

X-change: Electricity

Renewable Revolution • 159 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Climate change Sustainability Energy Policy Environmental Economics
  1. Solar and wind energy are growing really fast, but we need to speed up even more to hit climate goals. Continuous growth is happening, and it's pretty exciting!
  2. Even though there are obstacles, the reasons for switching to renewable energy are stronger. Solutions are everywhere, and they're outpacing the barriers we're facing.
  3. The fossil fuel era is coming to an end. By 2030, renewable energy could produce a lot more electricity than fossil fuels, and it’s crucial we keep pushing for change.

Will people move for climate change?

The New Urban Order • 119 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Migration Disaster Preparedness Media influence
  1. People are currently moving towards disaster zones, like Florida, Phoenix, and Austin, instead of away due to climate change.
  2. Many Americans moving to high-risk areas are aware of potential property damage from climate change but prioritize current benefits like views and low cost of living.
  3. The media might underestimate Americans' strong attachment to their communities, demonstrated by factors like interest in remote work and NIMBYist sentiment.

When Technology Goes Bad

New Things Under the Sun • 320 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🔬 Science Technology Economic Growth Climate change Renewable Energy
  1. Historically, technology has skewed towards 'good' due to various reasons like benefitting from invention, collaborative research, and technological capabilities for safety.
  2. Economic growth models explore the trade-off between innovation and safety, showing that as humans get richer, they may prioritize safety over growth.
  3. Investing in safety technologies alongside economic growth can mitigate risks posed by dangerous technology like fossil fuels, pointing towards a more sustainable future.

Climate and the Media I

David Friedman’s Substack • 260 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Media bias
  1. Many people form their beliefs about climate change based on second-hand sources like news stories and blogs.
  2. The media tends to exaggerate the severity of climate change, leading to misconceptions about the actual scientific findings.
  3. The IPCC reports provide a more balanced and nuanced view of climate change impacts compared to how they are portrayed in the media.

Anger, sadness, guilt, hope: on the complex emotions of climate change

Sustainability by numbers • 238 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Emotions Climate change Hope Activism Research
  1. Researchers are uncertain about which emotion is most effective in driving climate action.
  2. Emotions in response to climate change vary and are likely a combination of concern, anger, sadness, and hope.
  3. Pairing emotions like concern, anger, and sadness with hope can be vital for motivating action towards addressing climate change.

Finding Glaciers in the West

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 139 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Natural History Exploration Geology
  1. In the 1800s, scientists believed there were no glaciers in the U.S. outside of Alaska until Clarence King discovered them in the Cascades. This was a surprising revelation since people had been aware of glaciers in places like Switzerland long before.
  2. Many explorers and writers, including Native guides, had actually seen and written about the glaciers in the Cascades before King announced their existence. Their contributions were often overlooked by later scientists.
  3. Today, glaciers are rapidly disappearing due to climate change. In the future, people may react with similar excitement if glaciers are found in the U.S. again, as there will be very few left.

Why Climate Activists want Cruise Ships Banned? The Cursed Condition called Climate Change

Adetokunbo Sees • 208 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Activism Renewable Energy Pollution Climate change
  1. Climate activists are advocating for the banning of cruise ships due to their significant contribution to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. The global cruise ship market is projected to grow substantially, potentially exacerbating the climate change crisis.
  3. Exploring solar energy products like solar panels, inverters, batteries, water heaters, and charge controllers can offer sustainable alternatives to conventional energy sources.

Water withdrawal, depletion, demand: the World's Wells are in Trouble

Adetokunbo Sees • 208 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Deforestation Carbon Emissions Climate change
  1. Groundwater depletion is a global issue affecting multiple countries from the United States to India and Africa.
  2. Millions of wells are at risk of running dry due to excessive water withdrawal for agriculture and industry.
  3. Increased demand for water and deforestation are exacerbating climate change by accelerating carbon emissions and global temperatures.

The IPCC and the Gates-Kerry-Gore axis of smug, jet-setting pseudoscience aren't interested in CO2 reduction. They're tyrannical zealots bent on reducing human thriving

Beck of the Pack • 58 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Global Warming Environmental Impact Climate Policy
  1. The IPCC and certain renowned figures are seen as zealots focused on controlling human thriving instead of reducing CO2
  2. Disillusionment led to questioning established truths in various fields such as pharma, 9/11, and the green agenda
  3. Climate change may be influenced more by natural factors like fluctuations in sunlight and planetary dynamics rather than human actions

Oxfam names perp, Olympic-level surveillance, Boots on the ground...where?

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 40 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Carbon Emissions Wealth Inequality Environmental Policy Sustainability
  1. The super-rich have a huge negative impact on the environment through their private jets and yachts. They emit more carbon in a short time than average people do in their whole lives.
  2. Oxfam's report shows that climate change hits the poorest the hardest, even though they contribute the least to the problem. It's unfair that those who do the least suffer the most.
  3. There is potential for governments to collect significant funds from wealth taxes on billionaires and corporations, which could help finance climate efforts. This suggests that the very wealthy need to be held accountable for their emissions.

Is there a Cotwus out there?

Gordian Knot News • 87 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Nuclear power International relations Climate change Global Cooperation Economic Development
  1. A vision where a poor country adopts Underwriter Certification for regulating nuclear power, leading to economic boom and technological advancements
  2. The concept of a country like Cotwus attracting nuclear power plant developers and becoming the richest nation due to cheap electricity, infrastructure development, and sharing in ventures
  3. The potential global impact of other countries adopting Underwriter Certification, leading to more competition in the nuclear power business, cost reduction, and progress towards green hydrogen fuels

Climate Change API

Open-Meteo • 281 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🔬 Science Climate change Climate models
  1. The Climate API provides high-resolution climate data from the IPCC 6th assessment report, showcasing effects like temperature increases, extreme temperatures, and melting of Arctic sea ice.
  2. High-resolution climate models allow for more accurate regional climate change predictions, aiding in studies on the impacts of climate change on a smaller scale.
  3. The Climate API offers daily climate data from 1950 to 2050, enabling users to calculate climate indices and make projections like crop yield, pest infestation, and more.

A different way to look at solar

America in Crisis • 59 implied HN points • 30 Dec 23
🔬 Science Solar Power Energy Sources Climate change Infrastructure
  1. Solar power, despite being intermittent, can be made more efficient with government assistance and innovative solutions like storing excess electricity as hydrogen.
  2. Creating a widespread network of solar-powered hydrogen wells could lead to a cost-effective production of green aviation fuel, potentially revolutionizing the energy industry.
  3. Investing in infrastructure for renewable energy, like hydrogen wells, can serve as a stimulus project, offering economic growth opportunities and addressing critical environmental concerns.

Who is this for anyways?

cleanenergyreview • 19 implied HN points • 10 May 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy Climate change
  1. Public-facing writing on climate and clean energy faces challenges due to varying levels of expertise and intent in the audience.
  2. It's important to focus on questions like under what conditions assertions are true and how things may change in the future for better reporting and thinking on energy topics.
  3. The author aims to use their platform to clarify their thinking on energy-related topics by focusing on key questions often not covered by others.

Blue Action in the Bahamas: how this accelerator is rapidly scaling ocean tech

The Green Techpreneur • 4 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Sustainability Green Technology Innovation
  1. The Blue Action Accelerator helps startups focus on ocean tech to combat climate change. They support innovative solutions like carbon capture and coral restoration, which are crucial for preserving our oceans.
  2. Island nations are particularly vulnerable to climate change but they serve as good testing grounds for new climate solutions. These smaller areas can quickly adapt and test technologies that might work on a larger scale.
  3. The accelerator prioritizes startups that are passionate about solving environmental issues and can provide scientific innovations. They also help with funding and connections to make these solutions happen.

Recasting climate change as an ethical problem

The Global Jigsaw • 79 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Ethics Global impact
  1. Climate change is an ethical issue, especially concerning the historical emissions of rich Western countries.
  2. Ethical considerations suggest equal per capita carbon emissions for a fair global policy, but this faces challenges.
  3. Climate change requires a global moral obligation beyond typical social circles and questions political interests over moral responsibility.

Environmental Readings To Start Your Week

crimeandpunishment • 78 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Environmental Issues Climate change Fossil fuels Renewable Energy
  1. Reading about environmental issues can help fill gaps in our knowledge and understanding.
  2. With the current climate crisis, we need to shift towards a more proactive and holistic approach to protecting our planet.
  3. Reading reliable sources can educate us on environmental issues and empower us to advocate for necessary changes.

Carbon offsetting: climate fix or fail?🌲

Climate In Colour • 78 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Impact Climate solutions
  1. The post discusses the topic of carbon offsetting and questions its effectiveness in addressing climate change.
  2. The author will be conducting research in Ghana's forests, working closely with the local community.
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