The hottest Climate Substack posts right now

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Chartbook 262 Crisis Tribes - On Europe Now

Chartbook • 987 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Climate
  1. Europe has faced multiple crises over the past 15 years, impacting government policies and societies.
  2. Different crises have created distinct constituency groups, like the 'immigration tribe' and 'climate tribe'.
  3. Crises like immigration and climate change shape political affiliations and priorities in Europe.

A win win opening for a president who badly needs one?

The Crucial Years • 1066 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate
  1. Environmental campaign is rapidly emerging in the Gulf of Mexico to halt LNG exports, influencing political and environmental grounds.
  2. Biden has the opportunity to show leadership by denying new LNG export licenses, which could cut costs for American consumers and address inflation concerns.
  3. Taking action against LNG exports can help Biden address his polling challenges, appeal to young voters concerned about climate change, and demonstrate commitment to clean energy initiatives.

Got bail?

The Crucial Years • 906 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate
  1. Protest outside the Department of Energy in early February against permitting new LNG export terminals
  2. Arguments against granting new export licenses include high greenhouse gas emissions and negative impact on local communities
  3. Participate in peaceful civil disobedience or support rallies, with options for training sessions and online nonviolence training

Is AI a Silver Bullet for our Climate Problems?

This Week in MCJ (My Climate Journey) • 216 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🔬 Science Climate
  1. AI solutions in climate problems can be biased towards easily accessible data, encouraging broader solution development is crucial.
  2. AI must quantify its confidence in recommendations for climate problem-solving due to the high cost of mistakes.
  3. Encouraging new datasets and AI methods with confidence measurement can lead to more successful projects in addressing climate challenges.
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THB 2025 Predictions

The Honest Broker Newsletter • 304 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate
  1. The post raises ten questions about what might happen in 2025, covering various topics like politics and sports. It's a fun way to think about the future and invite readers to share their predictions.
  2. One question asks which leaders from the G7 countries will still be in power next year. This suggests interest in global politics and leadership stability.
  3. The author encourages readers to comment with their thoughts and predictions. The best predictions can win a lifetime subscription, making it interactive and engaging.

The Big Yard: Notes from a Pajama Birdwatcher

The Big Yard • 196 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🔬 Science Climate
  1. The author shares experiences of birdwatching in their yard during winter.
  2. They have seen a variety of bird species, including some rare ones like the rufous hummingbird.
  3. The winter has brought unique bird sightings, such as the White-breasted Nuthatch and Cassin's Finch.

Catalyzing Climate Action in the Classroom

This Week in MCJ (My Climate Journey) • 176 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🚌 Education Climate
  1. Climate change education can significantly reduce carbon emissions when implemented at scale, similar to the impact of rooftop solar or electric vehicles.
  2. Many educators lack confidence, time, and resources to teach climate change effectively, leading to limited coverage of the topic in schools.
  3. SubjectToClimate provides vetted, interdisciplinary, and free resources to help all teachers incorporate climate change education into their lessons, promoting action and hope.

The media and our thinking

Douglass’s Newsletter • 98 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
📰 News Climate
  1. Media focuses less on climate change and more on other topics like politics and finance.
  2. Consumers may not be getting the full picture from the media.
  3. Urgent topics like climate change and potential collapse are not receiving adequate attention.

On clouds: where they come from, where they go

Climate Water Project • 176 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🔬 Science Climate
  1. Clouds are formed by multiple global processes like atmospheric circulation patterns and wind movements.
  2. Jet streams in the upper atmosphere play a role in cloud formation and rain patterns.
  3. Land degradation, like deforestation, can impact cloud formation and the occurrence of extreme weather events like atmospheric rivers and hurricanes.

The Story in the Lake

Field Guide to the Anthropocene • 176 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🔬 Science Climate
  1. A small lake in Ontario has been chosen to represent the Anthropocene epoch in Earth's history due to human activity.
  2. Humans have significantly transformed Earth's systems, leading to a new epoch where human history is now Earth's history.
  3. Geologists have selected Crawford Lake in Ontario as a witness and representative site for the Anthropocene, with its layers of sediment telling the story of human impact.

Orcas, Submarines, And Violence

Adapt : Survive : Prevail • 176 implied HN points • 25 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Climate
  1. People are reacting to recent events with class resentment and frustration towards inaction.
  2. There is an increasing appetite for violence as a response to deep-rooted societal issues.
  3. Violence, if strategically and ethically deployed, may be seen as necessary for movements to gain legitimacy and effect change.

Knowing the Gods, Knowing the Smalls

Microanimism • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 24
🔬 Science Climate
  1. The setting described is unique and surreal, with rose bushes and mysterious elements creating a vivid picture.
  2. The story delves into a narrative involving gods, non-gods, and their impact on a strange world, with themes of environmental change and conflict.
  3. An invitation to explore more by subscribing, offering a 7-day free trial to access additional content on Microanimism.

How does rain turn into floods? A chaos theory perspective.

Climate Water Project • 157 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🔬 Science Climate
  1. Different landscapes affect how rain turns into floods, with vegetation leading to less correlated rates of runoff.
  2. Study of river runoff patterns suggests chaotic behavior, where small changes in rain amount could lead to significantly different runoff levels.
  3. River floods and earthquakes exhibit similar power scaling laws, suggesting fractal behavior in river flow sizes.

The Wake-Up Call

Field Guide to the Anthropocene • 157 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🔬 Science Climate
  1. Awe is important for our well-being and can lead to happiness, kindness, and connection with others and the natural world.
  2. Experiencing awe is about being aware and open-hearted to the mysteries of existence, it's about feeling connected to something greater.
  3. Awe can be found in everyday experiences and can have positive effects on mental and physical health, encouraging altruism and reducing egocentrism.

The Climate Justice of AI Safety

Daniel's Corner • 157 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Climate
  1. There are two main groups discussing AI safety: doomers and boomers.
  2. Debates on AI safety can be like theology discussions, but it's more productive to focus on specific concerns and solutions.
  3. It's important to move from vague terms to concrete benchmarks when addressing AI safety.

Weather Whiplash Roundup

The Land Desk • 157 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate
  1. We are experiencing interesting and uncertain times in terms of climate and water.
  2. There is a mix of extreme weather events like flash floods and droughts happening in the same regions.
  3. Consider subscribing to The Land Desk for more detailed articles on these topics and a 7-day free trial.

Letter from November

Anima Mundi • 20 implied HN points • 18 Nov 25
🕹 Technology Climate
  1. We need to accept that we can't always predict the future, but that shouldn't stop us from trying to create solutions. Even if our ideas might not work out, taking action is important.
  2. Building things is messy and uncertain, and we should be real about that. It’s okay to acknowledge that what we're creating may not be what’s needed, but we still need to keep building.
  3. Collaboration matters a lot. Working with people who share our understanding and goals can make a difference in how effective our efforts are, even in unpredictable circumstances.

5 New Books on Cities, Climate, and More

The New Urban Order • 39 implied HN points • 18 Apr 24
📚 Literature Climate
  1. Cities play a crucial role in human happiness, dignity, and equality through sustainable urban design.
  2. The 15-Minute City concept promotes a lifestyle where daily necessities are accessible by walking or biking within a short time frame.
  3. Addressing climate change and inequality requires transforming transportation systems to be inclusive of all people, not just drivers.

TechnoGlobalist Terrorism and the Criminalization of Human Life

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 78 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Climate
  1. Behaviors such as subsistence fishing and farming might be criminalized as ecocide, leading to severe penalties for a large part of the population.
  2. Eating for survival could be considered as a crime against the environment, labeled as ecocide.
  3. There is an agenda to guilt and make individuals pay for simple everyday actions like drinking coffee, hinting at a larger scheme from previous years.

Links for 2024-01-19

Axis of Ordinary • 78 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🔬 Science Climate
  1. Mark Zuckerberg aims to create artificial general intelligence with Meta having 600,000 GPUs by 2024
  2. Microsoft introduces new method to enhance LLM inference speed by 20 times
  3. Liquid-metal-based microelectrode arrays integrated with ultrathin retinal prosthesis for vision restoration

What's got my attention this week #11

The Shift With Sam Baker • 139 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Climate
  1. The post discusses various interesting topics to read, watch, and listen to over the weekend, from reflections on personal experiences to societal discussions like climate change and women's football.
  2. It highlights noteworthy articles on diverse subjects like sleep requirements, adult autism diagnosis, impact of Viagra on foreplay, packing advice, and climate change emotions.
  3. The content is tailored for paid subscribers, encouraging them to explore a range of thought-provoking and informative articles.

Major Questions

The Crucial Years • 747 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Climate
  1. The Supreme Court decisions are attempting to prevent the politics of an earlier era from interfering with the current bought-and-paid-for nihilism.
  2. The Supreme Court's decisions on student debt and Clean Air Act show a trend of erasing history and dismantling earlier legislation put in place by effective Congresses.
  3. The Supreme Court's recent rulings on anti-gay bigotry and affirmative action indicate an effort to erase progress and surrender ground previously gained in social issues.

Thinking Clearly About Politics, Physics, Age, Feinstein, and Biden

The Crucial Years • 827 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🌍 World Politics Climate
  1. Realism can help combat ageism and older individuals can make a significant impact in progressive causes.
  2. It's important to be realistic about capabilities and call for changes when political figures are unable to perform effectively.
  3. Honesty is crucial in addressing challenges like climate change and transitioning responsibilities to younger generations can be positive.

MARINE MAYHEM - Part 1

SCIENCE GODDESS • 98 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
🔬 Science Climate
  1. AI advancements are exciting, but the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on oceans must not be overlooked.
  2. With dangerously rising temperatures, coral reefs and ocean systems are facing critical threats that require urgent action.
  3. While AI may offer benefits, addressing climate change and protecting ocean ecosystems should be top priorities for the future.

Peter and the Basilisk

Banana Peel Pirouette • 118 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Climate
  1. Western cultures have a deep-rooted belief in prophecy, with expectations of history culminating in certain ways.
  2. Marx's economic theories remain relevant, but his prophetic visions of global communism are more an issue of faith than science.
  3. The clash between tech utopianism and eco-pessimism highlights how different ideologies shape views of the future, from Singularity to climate crisis.

What They’re Still Not Telling Us About the UFOs They Shot Down

theconnector • 117 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate
  1. The US government has limited information about UFOs shot down in American airspace, leading to various speculations.
  2. There is a focus on militarizing space and colonizing other planets instead of pursuing sustainable and peaceful initiatives.
  3. The push for corporate colonization of space, supported by massive government funding, is driven by destructive myths rather than practical priorities.

Possible states the earth can evolve to

Climate Water Project • 117 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🔬 Science Climate
  1. There are different stable states that the ecosystem+hydrological system can evolve to, given large enough perturbations.
  2. Vegetation affects the climate and vice versa, leading to different stable states like forests or grasslands.
  3. The earth can have metastable states with ice or more vegetation, flipping between them due to factors like sunlight and noise in the climate system.

How to think about blowing up a pipeline

What's Left • 117 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Climate
  1. The movie 'How to Blow Up a Pipeline' challenges viewers with the question of whether property destruction is a justifiable tactic for climate activism.
  2. The film is inspired by a book advocating for radical climate action through sabotage to make mainstream advocacy seem more moderate by comparison.
  3. The director emphasizes the importance of storytelling in bringing academic discussions on climate activism to a broader audience.

The End of Coffee

OK Doomer • 178 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🍲 Food & Drink Climate
  1. By 2050, scientists predict that coffee may not be available like it is today because of climate change. Countries that grow most of the world's coffee are facing droughts and weather problems.
  2. Coffee is important in our daily lives, both as a comforting drink and as a part of our culture. It's also been shown to boost our mood and attention.
  3. The rising prices and production issues for coffee show how climate change can affect even the smallest things we love. It's a reminder to think about how our habits might change in the future.

'War on drugs has failed': At UN, Colombia condemns 'addiction to money and oil'

Geopolitical Economy Report • 219 implied HN points • 27 Sep 22
🌍 World Politics Climate
  1. Colombia's President declared 'The war on drugs has failed,' pointing out that drug addiction is a social issue linked to capitalism's 'addiction to money and oil.'
  2. Gustavo Petro emphasized that peace with the planet is necessary for peace between nations, condemning the Global North for its treatment of refugees and migrants.
  3. Petro warned that the focus on profit and irrational power is leading to environmental destruction and climate disaster, calling for an end to the war on drugs and all conflicts.

Announcing the Climate Money Podcast

Climate Money • 58 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎙 Podcasts Climate
  1. A new podcast called Climate Money is launching focusing on climate business headlines and their implications
  2. The podcast will cover stories where climate and business intersect, beyond just climate venture capital
  3. Listeners can expect updates on topics like a new $30B climate fund in UAE, developments in carbon sequestration, and India's solar and wind progress

What We Can Know About This Winter

Think Future • 79 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate
  1. Government shutdowns are looming as the GOP hardliners are pushing for their own agenda, potentially leading to legislative hurdles.
  2. Trump's legal battles might significantly impact his future, with his civil fraud case being a key factor to watch out for.
  3. The winter forecast indicates a snowier season, which could pose challenges to the power grid, so it's important to be prepared.

You're Not a Fearmonger. You Have Sentinel Intelligence.

OK Doomer • 139 implied HN points • 10 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Climate
  1. Cassandra, a character from Greek mythology, could see the future and warn others, but nobody believed her. This shows how hard it can be when people ignore important warnings.
  2. Many people today feel like Cassandra because they notice threats like climate change but are dismissed as negative or paranoid. There's a common tendency to avoid tough conversations and stick to positive thinking.
  3. Having 'sentinel intelligence' means being aware of real threats and speaking out about them, even if others react negatively. This awareness is important for making informed decisions for a better future.