2021 Atmosphere Deforestation Ocean 
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 11, 2021
This trend will continue as glacial melting, decreased rainfall, and a “thirstier” atmosphere jeopardize sources of freshwater in some parts of the globe. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue — August 10, 2021. It finds more evidence that severe weather events are linked to carbon in the atmosphere and are becoming more extreme.
Circle of Blue
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Scientists attribute the drought’s severity to climate change, deforestation of the Amazon rainforest, and the La Niña weather pattern. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue — October 4, 2021. Reservoirs are dwindling, causing major deficits in hydroelectric power. Parched conditions have gripped Brazil for nearly a decade.
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A Greener Life
APRIL 1, 2022
Two reports published in the US look seriously at the practicalities and responsibilities of altering the ocean to tackle the climate crisis. It’s now widely acknowledged that to avoid catastrophic climate change we’ll need to physically remove CO2 from the atmosphere. The ocean as a carbon sink.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 17, 2023
The unrelenting heat has caused a dizzying number of air and ocean temperature records to be broken in recent weeks. As the climate continues to change due to human activities, oceans have absorbed over 90% of the excess heat. Ocean temperatures off the coast of Florida have reached as high as 97°F in recent days.
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
World leaders on Monday last week hailed a major breakthrough when, on the first official day of COP26 , a deal was agreed to stop deforestation by 2030. trillion of global assets – including Aviva, Schroders and Axa – will also commit to eliminating investment in activities linked to deforestation. Enabling deforestation.
ESA
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Legislators provide $200 million to NOAA for weather, coasts, oceans and climate research, $100 million for NOAA competitive climate research grants and provides $100 million to NOAA for development and dissemination of climate science information products and services. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets $1.5
ESA
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Countries pledge to combat deforestation, cut methane emissions, transition away from coal and more. More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets $1.5 In this issue: Global Climate Talks Commence in Glasgow.
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