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Discussion of climate, how it is changing, activism around that, the politics, and the energy systems change we need in order to stabilize things.

As a starting point, the burning of fossil fuels, and to a lesser extent deforestation and release of methane are responsible for the warming in recent decades: Graph of temperature as observed with significant warming, and simulated without added greenhouse gases and other anthropogentic changes, which shows no significant warming

How much each change to the atmosphere has warmed the world: IPCC AR6 Figure 2 - Thee bar charts: first chart: how much each gas has warmed the world. About 1C of total warming. Second chart: about 1.5C of total warming from well-mixed greenhouse gases, offset by 0.4C of cooling from aerosols and negligible influence from changes to solar output, volcanoes, and internal variability. Third chart: about 1.25C of warming from CO2, 0.5C from methane, and a bunch more in small quantities from other gases. About 0.5C of cooling with large error bars from SO2.

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How to influence the US election towards climate action (slrpnk.net)
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If you’re a US citizen, no matter where in the world, start by making sure you’re registered to vote. Many districts are gerrymandered, so you’ll want to register as the party that’s likely to win congressional and/or state legislative districts where you live, and vote in that party’s primary.

In addition to voting, you’ll want to influence politics beyond that. Your local races are a good place to start; cities and states control local land use and things like building codes.

To affect congress, you’ll want to pick swing house districts or swing senate seats. Volunteer and donate accordingly.

For President, the reality is that Biden has done far more than Trump would even consider, starting with the Inflation Reduction Act, and continuing through numerous executive actions. Getting involved in this race means volunteering, and if you can, donating to the Biden Victory Fund. If you’re giving really large amounts of money, and the logistics of it work, go to an in-person event and talk to the candidate or other official about climate:

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Column: Good news for 100% clean energy. Deep Geothermal has finally arrived (www.latimes.com)
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There are geothermal solutions for geothermal features near the surface already. This article is about advances in deep geothermal solutions: 15,000+ feet of pipe, deep into the earth. Utilizing the falling cost of horizontal drilling equipment from the fracking industry, there are now solutions to drill 10,000 feet down, and 5,000 feet sideways to improve the likelihood of running into superheated rock. Currently, drilling will be limited to geothermally gifted areas of America, but may be able to expand to less fortunate areas as the technology improves and gets even less expensive.

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Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience (www.ucsusa.org)
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While the report is focussed mainly on the U.S., its detailed perspectives, timelines and responses apply widely.

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Heat Is Killing Thousands, and Big Events Have Not Adjusted | The deaths of at least 1,300 pilgrims during the hajj point to the growing threat that climate change poses to beloved gatherings. (www.nytimes.com)
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The Heat Crisis is a Housing Crisis | A lack of affordable housing and high energy costs are making Americans more vulnerable to record-breaking heat, public health experts say. (www.nytimes.com)
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Denmark to charge farmers €100 a cow in first carbon tax on agriculture | Coalition government agrees annual levy on emissions from livestock after months of fraught negotiations (www.ft.com)
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Archived copies of the article: archive.today ghostarchive.org

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Climate change makes India's monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper? (apnews.com)
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Wildfire Threats Make Utilities Uninsurable in US West | As wildfire season starts, some utilities are now operating without insurance — and are on the hook if their power lines are linked to a blaze. (www.bloomberg.com)
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I'll note that as temperatures have risen, fires spread much faster

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We’ve been accidentally cooling the planet — and it’s about to stop | Humans’ fossil fuel burning has cooled the planet while warming it — presenting problems for the future. (wapo.st)
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This technology could transform one of the world’s dirtiest industries [steelmaking]. Experts say it’s way off pace (edition.cnn.com)
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There are better ways to protest climate change than spray painting Stonehenge [with easily removed corn starch] | Just Stop Oil activists could take a page from the civil rights movement, experts say (wapo.st)
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US banks seek to open vendors’ black box on green data (www.risk.net)
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Enbridge Gas is ‘fighting for its survival’ in Ontario | The Narwhal (thenarwhal.ca)
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Newly identified tipping point for ice sheets could mean greater sea level rise (www.theguardian.com)
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/25/newly-identified-tipping-point-for-ice-sheets-could-mean-greater-sea-level-rise?utm_source=press.coop

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Climate crisis driving exponential rise in most extreme wildfires (www.theguardian.com)
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The climate case for mock meats is clear. But who can afford them? (grist.org)
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‘Tomorrow’s our D-day’: On the frontline of the fight to save the Amazon (www.theguardian.com)
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We need to talk about your starving grandchildren | Just Have a Think (yt.artemislena.eu)
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Finally, the American Climate Corps is getting down to business (www.motherjones.com)
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The New Climate Denial Is Based on These Six Terms | The new obstructionist approach doesn’t say global warming isn’t happening. Instead, it argues we don’t need to phase out oil and gas. (newrepublic.com)
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The U.S. is finally making serious efforts to adapt to climate change (yaleclimateconnections.org)
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'Mission 2025' vs. 'Project 2025' Offers the Tough Choice Between a Livable Climate or Hell (www.splinter.com)
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The US Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider reviving a critical approval for a railroad project that would carry crude oil and boost fossil fuel production in rural eastern Utah. (apnews.com)
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BP Advert in the Financial Times (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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"While we mostly in the business of emitting carbon, we're doing a small amount of less emitting carbon" Jesus Christ this is designed specifically for a centrist who thinks they're a progressive and has no clue how badly they've been lied to and how dire it all is.

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Fueled by climate change, extreme wildfires have doubled in 20 years | A new study analyzing satellite data focused on extreme wildfires, which have severe consequences for humans and the planet. (wapo.st)
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The paper is here

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