News: ‘Climate & Energy’ Archive
‘The economic damage caused by a ton of carbon dioxide emissions – often referred to as the “social cost” of carbon – could actually be six times higher than the value that the United States now uses to guide current energy regulations, and possibly future mitigation policies, Stanford scientists say.’
via Estimated social cost of climate change not accurate, Stanford scientists say.
‘The Obama Administration is committed to taking responsible steps to address climate change and help ensure a cleaner, more stable environment for future generations. As part of that effort, today, the Administration is announcing a new goal to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40 – 45 percent from 2012 levels by 2025, and a set of actions to put the U.S. on a path to achieve this ambitious goal.’
‘(CNN) Although most of us worry about other things, climate scientists have become increasingly worried about the survival of civilization.’
via The climate is ruined. So can civilization even survive? – CNN.com.
‘OSLO, Jan 14 Reuters – Sea level rise in the past two decades has accelerated faster than previously thought in a sign of climate change threatening coasts from Florida to Bangladesh, a study said on Wednesday.’
via Sea level rise quickens more than thought in threat to coasts – Yahoo News.
‘President Barack Obama will unveil a new plan to cut methane from America’s booming oil and gas industry ahead of the State of the Union address, in an attempt to cement his climate legacy during his remaining two years in the White House.’
via Obama to crack down on methane leaks from frackers and pipelines | Grist.
‘Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he will allow the Senate to vote on an amendment asking if they agree that climate change is impacting the planet.’
via Senate to vote on whether climate change is happening | TheHill.
‘…If you just look at the Senate, the numbers are even more disturbing. Thirty-nine GOP senators reject the science on climate change — that’s 72 percent of the Senate Republican caucus.’
‘Small volcanic eruptions have helped cause a “pause” in global warming over the last 15 years, according to a recent study from scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.’
via Study: Global Warming ‘Pause’ Caused By Small Volcanic Eruptions | Wochit – Yahoo Screen.
‘Canada’s tar sands need to stay in the ground, the oil beneath the Arctic has to remain under the sea, and most of the world’s coal must be left untouched in order to prevent global temperatures from rising more than 2°C, a study released Wednesday says.’
via Climate Mission Impossible: Scientists Say Fossil Fuels Must Go Untapped.
‘A temperature rise that could cause irreversible and potentially catastrophic damage to human civilization is practically inevitable, according to rising chatter among experts in the lead up to a year of key negotiations on a new climate change global accord.’
via We’re Kidding Ourselves on 2-Degree Global Warming Limit: Experts – NBC News.com.