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Attribution Stealth Advocacy at the NAS

The Honest Broker Newsletter • 1089 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Policy Climate Science Environmental advocacy Scientific Integrity Extreme Weather
  1. A new committee formed by the National Academy of Sciences is seen as biased because it includes members with ties to groups that have an agenda against climate policy. This raises concerns about conflicts of interest.
  2. Some advocates argue that linking climate change to individual weather events is part of a strategy to support climate lawsuits, which might compromise the integrity of scientific research.
  3. There are worries that the push for extreme weather event attribution could replace established scientific frameworks, risking the credibility of major scientific institutions like the IPCC.

Technically, that New York City flood was “mild”

HEATED • 1788 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Sea Level Rise Extreme Weather
  1. New York City's recent flood, although catastrophic, was considered 'mild' by coastal flooding standards
  2. The flood was a combination of heavy rainfall causing flash floods and coastal flooding from high tides
  3. Climate change is making extreme floods in NYC more frequent, highlighting the urgent need for better infrastructure and climate adaptation plans
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Alternative Facts

The Honest Broker Newsletter • 1099 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Media influence Extreme Weather Environmental advocacy
  1. Disasters are influenced by human exposure and vulnerability, not just the intensity of extreme events, making cause-effect links challenging to establish.
  2. Climate advocates have historically tried to connect extreme weather events to climate change, leaning towards sensational narratives even when not fully supported by scientific consensus.
  3. Media outlets have become more fragmented, leading to tailored content that aligns with specific audience values, potentially influencing the reporting of climate change issues.

Following the science to the grave

¡Do Not Panic! • 1022 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Extreme Weather Environmental Impact Public Health Activism
  1. Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent around the world, a glimpse into the future of climate change.
  2. Countries heavily reliant on tourism and agriculture are facing economic turmoil due to extreme heat and climate change.
  3. The scientific community can be influenced by capitalist interests, leading to dangerous consequences like downplaying climate change risks.

Why I'm Writing a Climate Out-Of-Office

Green Graphic Design • 58 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Extreme Weather Natural Disasters Global Warming Sustainability
  1. Extreme weather events due to the climate crisis are becoming more common and impactful
  2. Working conditions during extreme weather can be unsafe and unhealthy, requiring time and space to handle
  3. Creating a climate-related out-of-office message is important for self-care and to communicate with clients during challenging weather conditions

Summers used to be hotter

The Leftovers • 99 implied HN points • 18 Jul 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Extreme Weather
  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.

The Kingdome of Heat Domes

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 39 implied HN points • 01 Jul 21
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Weather Patterns Extreme Weather Environmental Science Sustainability
  1. The term 'heat dome' has recently become popular and represents a specific weather pattern linked to climate change. This shows how language around climate issues is evolving quickly as extreme weather becomes more common.
  2. Weather events like heat domes and polar vortices are becoming more intense due to climate change, indicating that these extreme conditions may occur more frequently in the future.
  3. Historical temperature records show that the heat we experience today might not have happened in millions of years, emphasizing the significant changes our climate is undergoing right now.

Headlines from a Warming World no 6

The Climate Historian • 0 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Extreme Weather Environmental Policy Sustainability
  1. Extreme wet heat is becoming a real problem in many parts of the world. It could make life very difficult, especially for food and water security.
  2. South America is experiencing unusual heat linked to climate change, making such high temperatures much more likely. This trend will likely worsen as global temperatures rise.
  3. Drought is severely affecting the Amazon, threatening its ecosystems and the people living there. Urgent climate action is needed to address these extreme weather impacts.

Headlines from a Warming World no 5

The Climate Historian • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Global Warming Extreme Weather Climate Policy
  1. September 2023 was the warmest September ever recorded, with temperatures significantly higher than previous years. This shows that global warming is becoming a bigger issue.
  2. Extreme weather events are costing the world an estimated $143 billion each year, mostly due to loss of life. The impacts of climate change are leading to more frequent and severe weather events.
  3. Brazil's Amazon is facing severe drought, impacting both people and wildlife. The rising temperatures are causing concerns about the future of this critical ecosystem.

Headlines from a warming world

The Climate Historian • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Extreme Weather Environmental Policy Ecosystems Sustainability
  1. Oceans are warming fast, with the past two months being the hottest on record. This warming is ongoing and affects the climate globally.
  2. Recent storms, like Storm Daniel, show how severe climate events are increasing in both frequency and intensity, causing devastating impacts in places like Greece and Libya.
  3. Six out of nine planetary boundaries have been crossed, meaning humans are affecting the Earth's systems in dangerous ways. This calls for serious action to protect our planet.

Amazon's climate disclosure defies politics as risks grow

Callaway Climate Insights • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Risk Extreme Weather Hurricanes
  1. Amazon included a section on climate risk in its 2023 annual filing, recognizing potential impacts like higher costs and changing customer demand patterns.
  2. Corporate climate risk disclosure is growing despite political opposition, with more companies outside traditional industries adapting climate change wording.
  3. Large public companies are taking proactive steps to warn investors about climate risks, recognizing that climate risk is investment risk.

"But the Island I love, and I wish I were not seeing it in one of the seasons of hell."

The Climate Historian • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Global Warming Environmental Impact Extreme Weather
  1. Greece has been facing extremely high temperatures, reaching 44.5ºC in June 2024. This heat has caused several fatalities, including tourists who couldn't cope with the conditions.
  2. The heatwaves are getting more severe and last longer now. In July, Greece had 16 days where temperatures stayed above 37°C, even during the night.
  3. Research shows that these heatwaves are a result of climate change, and they hurt poorer countries more. As global warming continues, the impacts of heatwaves will get worse for everyone.

Heat Waves, Floods, Storms, and the Significance of Attribution Science

The Climate Historian • 0 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Extreme Weather Climate change Disaster Management Environmental Policy
  1. Attribution science helps us understand how much human-caused climate change affects specific extreme weather events. This research can guide us in creating better climate policies and protections.
  2. Major weather disasters like Hurricane Harvey and recent storms in Spain show the link between extreme weather and climate change. These events align with predictions made by climate models.
  3. There's a growing need for accountability in climate issues, and attribution science can help identify who is responsible for climate-related damages, potentially leading to legal action against major polluters.