‘Climate change is having a real impact, not just on the environment but on the economy too. And a growing body of research by economists and climate scientists  shows that extreme weather will weigh on economic growth even more so in the future. But almost no mainstream economic forecasting model takes that into account, in an omission that some economists say could affect the accuracy of economic predictions going forward.’

Source: Most economic forecasts have a big blind spot: Climate change – CNN

‘In a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature, researchers used two past volcanic eruptions to estimate how geoengineering would affect the yield of major food crops. It’s one of the first studies ever to look at the potential consequences of geoengineering using real-world data. And the consequences look pretty serious.’

Source: Volcanoes show why solar geoengineering can’t save our food from climate change – Vox

‘These burn forests, houses and other structures, displace thousands of people and animals, and cause major disruptions in people’s lives. The huge burden of simply firefighting has become a year-round task costing billions of dollars, let alone the cost of the destruction. The smoke veil can extend hundreds or even thousands of miles, affecting air quality and visibility. To many people, it has become very clear that human-induced climate change plays a major role by greatly increasing the risk of wildfire.’

Source: Climate change and wildfires–how do we know if there is a link? Phys.org

‘In the long, hot, smoky California summer of 2018, as we camp under ash-hued sunset skies, the scariest thought is that the future has arrived, and more intense weather extremes will continue to wreak havoc in years to come.’

Source: Ignore the climate change deniers. California’s hellish summer really is a grave warning

‘…This is what you get in an ancient atmosphere with around 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide. If this number sounds familiar, 1,000 ppm of CO2 is around what humanity is on pace to reach by the end of this century. That should be mildly concerning.’

Source: Scientists Have Uncovered a Disturbing Climate Change Precedent – The Atlantic

‘In California, tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate as deadly wildfires continue to rage across the state. The worst wildfire, the Carr Fire, has engulfed more than 100,000 acres and destroyed more than a thousand homes in and around Redding, California, making it the sixth most destructive fire in the state’s history. ‘

Source: Climate Scientist: California Wildfires Are Faster, Stronger, Deadlier & Will Continue to Intensify – Democracy Now

‘With unprecedented fires, floods and heat waves sweeping the globe, 2018 is on track to be the fourth-hottest year on record. The regions most affected by the disastrous effects of global warming are overwhelmingly not the countries that have contributed the most to climate change. ‘

Source: Rob Nixon: Gov’t Inaction on Climate Change Is “Slow Violence” That Hits World’s Poor the Hardest – Democracy Now

‘…The story tracks the 10-year period from 1979 to 1989, the decade Rich claims that humankind first came to a comprehensive understanding of climate change but failed to address its extreme dangers while there was still time.’

Source: “Losing Earth”: How Humanity Came to Understand Climate Change & Failed to Act in Time – Democracy Now

“Major corporate broadcast networks reported on July’s 2-week global heat wave at least 127 times, but mentioned climate change only once.”

Source: Extreme Weather Is Exploding Around the World. Why Isn’t the Media Talking About Climate Change? – Democracy Now

‘At least eight people have died in California as climate change-fueled wildfires rage statewide. In total, firefighters are battling 17 wildfires blazing across California, engulfing more than 200,000 acres and forcing mass evacuations, including in Yosemite National Park. The fires come amid a surge of deadly extreme weather worldwide, including in India, where more than 500 people have died as a result of flooding and heavy rains in recent weeks. Scientists have linked increased flooding and rainfall to climate change.’

Source: Noam Chomsky: Survival of Organized Human Life Is At Risk Due to Climate Change & Nuclear Weapons – Democracy Now