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Echoes of Extinction: A Funeral March for Species

Adetokunbo Sees • 104 implied HN points • 04 Jan 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Many animal species are dying off, often due to climate change. This not only affects those specific animals but also the plants and ecosystems that rely on them.
  2. The death of single species, like flying foxes and corals, can disrupt the balance of nature. These losses can lead to problems like reduced food sources for other species and a drop in biodiversity.
  3. To prevent more animal deaths, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create environments that can adapt to changes in the climate.

Recession Tug-of-War: Downside versus Bright Side

Risk Musings • 401 implied HN points • 29 Jul 23
💰 Finance Climate change
  1. The US economy faces challenges like high interest rates, commercial real estate vacancies, inflation, and climate change.
  2. Despite challenges, positive factors like AI, consumer demand, residential real estate, and labor strength are helping the economy remain resilient.
  3. The tug-of-war between downside risks and bright side factors will determine the economic outcome in the short, medium, and long terms.

Big Oil's Renewable Retreat: A Step Back in Time

Adetokunbo Sees • 104 implied HN points • 14 Dec 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Big oil companies like BP, Shell, and Equinor are cutting back on their investments in renewable energy. This means they are spending less money on projects like wind farms.
  2. Shareholders are pressuring these companies because of losses in their renewable energy sectors. They are feeling the impact of high costs and project failures.
  3. This reduction in investment could slow down progress on fighting climate change, making it harder to meet global energy goals. Governments could help by offering incentives for these companies to keep investing in renewables.

When Climate Change-induced Floods Strike, you get Refugees, Resettlement, and Rohingya

Adetokunbo Sees • 312 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Millions of people are displaced by climate change-induced disasters like floods and hurricanes, leading to refugees, resettlement, and stateless populations.
  2. New technologies are emerging to combat climate change, such as voltage inverters, comparators, and XOR gates in the renewable energy sector.
  3. Climate change disasters exacerbate conflicts, food insecurity, and competition for resources, necessitating a global effort to mitigate the impacts through climate action.

The Eight Deadly Sins of Analyzing the Energy Transition

Climateer • 302 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The Eight Deadly Sins of Analyzing the Energy Transition discusses common mistakes in predicting the transition to clean technologies.
  2. Recommended climate podcasts include Volts, Catalyst, Cleaning Up, The Energy Transition Show, and My Climate Journey.
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Exxon knew

Science Forever • 79 implied HN points • 19 Jan 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. ExxonMobil knew about climate change but misled the public, a paper details the corporate deceit.
  2. The paper has gained widespread attention and coverage from various news outlets like the New York Times and The Guardian.
  3. ExxonMobil's models accurately predicted future temperature rise, but they hid this information from the public.

Drying Lakes, Drying Streams, Drying Rivers: Blame Climate Change for Drying Water Bodies

Adetokunbo Sees • 312 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Climate change plays a significant role in the drying up of lakes, streams, and rivers around the world.
  2. Human activities contribute to the water level decline in water bodies, along with climate change.
  3. As the world's population grows, the stress on water resources, migration, and conflicts due to drying water bodies could increase.

Climate Con Job

Diane Francis • 399 implied HN points • 28 Oct 21
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The media often creates a sense of urgency about climate change, especially around big events like COP26. This can sometimes lead to fear and panic rather than constructive solutions.
  2. There are positive developments regarding climate change that are often overlooked by those focusing solely on the negatives. It's important to recognize the progress being made.
  3. Political leaders may use the climate crisis for their own advantage, which can complicate the conversation and actions needed to address the issue. We should look critically at their motives.

The Vicissitudes of Nanohabitats

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 159 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Small changes in elevation can make a big difference in temperature and weather, like how snow sticks on certain spots. It's interesting how just a little elevation change can mean the difference between snow and rain.
  2. Different surfaces, like grass and pavement, hold heat differently, affecting where snow accumulates. For example, grass tends to be cooler, so snow collects on it more than on warm sidewalks.
  3. Climate change is causing shifts in snowfall patterns and precipitation. As temperatures rise, we may see less snow in the mountains and more rain, which could impact local ecosystems and water supply.

Village Lost to Time Reemerges as Greece Faces Historic Drought

The Climate Historian • 1 HN point • 03 Sep 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The village of Kallio, once submerged under a reservoir, has reappeared due to Greece's severe drought. This shows how drought can reveal forgotten parts of history.
  2. Greece is currently facing a historic drought caused by extreme heat and lack of rainfall. These conditions are making water resources very limited and raising serious concerns.
  3. Climate change and overtourism are worsening Greece's water issues. Managing water use sustainably is now more important than ever to balance human needs and natural resources.

Rhapsody in Ruin: Climate Change's Devastating Impacts on Animal Habitats

Adetokunbo Sees • 104 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Frog habitats are drying up due to climate change, with many facing drought conditions that could make them unlivable by the end of the century.
  2. Elephants are struggling with rising temperatures and food shortages, forcing them to travel far for water and forage, which can lead to conflicts with humans.
  3. Koala populations are declining as their habitats experience extreme heat and bushfires, putting them at risk of losing large areas of their home by 2070.

Black Swans in Utah and Florida

The Sunday Morning Post • 58 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Black Swan events are rare and unpredictable, and can have major impacts on economies and societies.
  2. Utah's Great Salt Lake is drying up due to water diversion from increased development, posing serious environmental and economic risks.
  3. Florida faces rising sea levels and stronger hurricanes, leading to potential property loss and insurance rate hikes.

Ok, Doomer #6

Parachute • 58 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The recent IPCC report highlights the widespread and substantial impact of climate change on human life.
  2. Dealing with climate change can be emotionally challenging, filled with hope and discouragement.
  3. Everyone has a role to play in improving the world by engaging in various climate solutions.

My Back Pages: Stranded Assets and Our Climate Future

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 40 implied HN points • 03 Jun 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. It's important not to overcomplicate solutions with too many strict requirements. Keeping it simple can help in finding effective answers.
  2. Voter control over political parties is crucial. If voters don't guide the system, they might need to start their own candidates.
  3. To tackle climate issues, we should work backward from our goals, like aiming for zero fossil fuel use by 2050, and think of necessary steps to achieve that.

Name the Damn Perp

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 110 implied HN points • 09 Oct 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. When talking about climate change, it is important to identify who is really responsible for the problem. Blaming 'humanity' takes the focus away from those in power.
  2. The climate crisis is driven by wealthy individuals and corporations who make choices that harm the environment. They are the ones who have the power to change things.
  3. To inspire real action on climate change, the conversation should target the rich and powerful, because they are the ones who can actually make a difference.

The Hysterical Style in Western Politics

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 218 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Climate change
  1. Politics today is characterized by the use of hysterical style to manipulate public opinion and mobilize support for specific programs.
  2. Hysterical narratives in politics often revolve around urgent, emotionally charged issues that dominate the public discussion for a period of time.
  3. The hysterical style in Western politics, fueled by media hysteria, has shifted focus from issues like migrant crisis to climate change and other crises, always seeking public attention through dramatic appeals.

Trains and transmission: A climate solution hiding in plain sight?

Urben Field Notes • 70 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Building transmission lines along railroads can help reduce climate change and improve both passenger and freight train service. This idea uses existing land to create cleaner energy options and faster trains.
  2. Electrifying trains can lead to less pollution, faster travel, and more efficient freight shipping. New battery technologies make this more affordable than before.
  3. Government plans highlight the right areas for train electrification and better energy transmission. However, significant funding and cooperation will be necessary to turn these plans into reality.

Climate Cons

Diane Francis • 419 implied HN points • 20 May 21
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The climate debate has shifted from discussing pollution to claiming a climate emergency, leading to the rise of organizations that spread alarmist messages to gain influence and donations.
  2. A scientist named Steven Koonin argues that climate science isn't as settled as people think. He believes that most severe weather events aren't increasing and that extreme predictions about climate change often aren't based on solid facts.
  3. Koonin points out that natural factors like volcanic activity have more impact on climate than commonly acknowledged. He emphasizes the importance of using accurate science and not exaggerating threats in climate discussions.

When Technology Goes Bad

New Things Under the Sun • 320 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🔬 Science Climate change
  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
  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.

Links #8

Splitting Infinity • 19 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Increased immigration to the U.S. can bring significant economic benefits, with estimates projecting a boost of $7 trillion to US GDP and $1 trillion to federal tax revenues if sustained over the next decade.
  2. Climate change mitigation costs can be reasonable, with projections indicating that offsetting 1.2 degrees of warming by 2100 could cost around $432 billion, showing that effective measures are possible at a manageable cost.
  3. Pro-natal policies to encourage fertility growth may require substantial financial incentives, estimated at $283 billion per year to achieve replacement fertility, but alternative approaches could potentially be more cost-effective.

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
  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.

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

Sustainability by numbers • 238 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  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.

July 6, 2025

Letters from an American • 23 implied HN points • 07 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate change
  1. A devastating flood in Texas resulted in many deaths and much destruction, revealing flaws in the government's warning systems. Cuts to critical weather services led to inadequate forecasts and delayed warnings.
  2. The federal government's budget cuts have severely impacted essential organizations like FEMA and the National Weather Service. This has raised concerns about public safety and effective crisis management during emergencies.
  3. Cuts to programs that were vital for public health may lead to a health crisis in America. Reduced funding for research and health agencies puts citizens at risk for preventable diseases and inadequate care.

Vivek Ramaswamy

David Friedman’s Substack • 224 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate change
  1. Vivek Ramaswamy proposes a commodity bundle standard for stable prices
  2. He suggests focusing on maintaining stable prices rather than fine-tuning the economy for full employment
  3. Ramaswamy's position on climate change involves questioning the effectiveness of certain policies

Pessimism

David Friedman’s Substack • 206 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
📖 Philosophy Climate change
  1. Climate change pessimism often overestimates expected costs
  2. Belief in impending catastrophes like AI taking over or population growth persists despite evidence to the contrary
  3. Modern culture enjoys dystopian themes despite objective improvements in the world

Climate Change API

Open-Meteo • 281 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🔬 Science Climate change
  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.

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

Adetokunbo Sees • 208 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment 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.

Rat Water

Kneeling Bus • 205 implied HN points • 30 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. Climate change narratives frame our interpretation of extreme weather events.
  2. Cities expose their physical vulnerability to natural disasters.
  3. The built environment's infrastructure becomes a barrier in the face of nature's fury.

Climate Alert: January 2024 the Hottest January in Recorded History

The Climate Historian • 19 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. January 2024 was the hottest January on record, marking a worrying trend in global warming. The average temperature was 13.14°C, which is significantly higher than temperatures from past years.
  2. Over the last year, the planet experienced its highest average temperatures yet, highlighting an urgent climate crisis. This is concerning for global efforts to keep temperatures below the critical limits set by the Paris Agreement.
  3. Despite clear evidence of climate change, leaders are not taking strong enough action. It's important for everyone to get involved and push for changes that protect the environment for future generations.

Summers used to be hotter

The Leftovers • 99 implied HN points • 18 Jul 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change
  1. The author reminisces about how summers used to be hotter in Rosario, Argentina, based on personal experience.
  2. The post reflects on the use of catchy, sensational headlines in the current age to attract readers.
  3. The content hints at the impact of changing times on communication styles and the need for attention-grabbing methods.

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

Adetokunbo Sees • 208 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment 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 open argument must be fed: The peculiar case of Fox News and the pleasant smoke

The End(s) of Argument • 39 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate change
  1. Open arguments drive much of our discourse, with events and information being interpreted as evidence to support or challenge ongoing debates.
  2. Arguments are not just about proving something true, but about enhancing or undermining the reasonableness of a position.
  3. Today's discourse often focuses on open-ended arguments where new events or information are used as evidence, shaping how we view and interpret the world.