Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Here at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), we started referring to the period between June and October in the Northern hemisphere as “Danger Season” in 2022. But summer 2023 was when the climate crisis got real for a lot of people. This is good for all of us, of course.

Conservation

New Scientist

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Are you thinking about going green in 2022? Cutting your personal carbon footprint can help, but it is important to engage with others and encourage wider efforts to tackle climate change, says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe

Climate Scientist

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 17, 2022

Photo from August 12, 2022. Climate adaptation is severely underfunded in Africa , according to a new report. Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles. What’s Up With Water—August 16, 2022 — This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers extreme heat and drought across Europe.

2022

A Greener Life

JANUARY 3, 2022

The ghost of climate change. While it can be tricky to immediately link one extreme weather event to climate change, scientists have consistently said that we can link the frequency and the severity of extreme weather events to climate change , hence why we successively continue to break weather records. .

Climate Change

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

26 (GC26) on children’s rights and the environment with a special focus on climate change. Still, the decision holds significant implications for safeguarding children’s rights within the climate change context and set a foundation for future climate-related cases centered on children.

Precautionary Principle

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Mann, climate change scientist, author and Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, and Director of the Earth System Science Center, is the 2022 recipient of the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence. Speaking Truth and Science About Climate Change Michael E. Mann, Ph.D.,

Climate Scientist

A Greener Life

APRIL 11, 2022

The IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee during the unveiling of the report: Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change. Last week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) yet again warned us about the climate impacts hurtling toward us at breakneck speed. By Anders Lorenzen.

Fossil Fuels

HumanNature

APRIL 10, 2023

Guest Post by Kathryn Moore , 2022-2023 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. But this simplified pathway misses a key step in cloud formation–and one that could help us combat climate change. Altering cloud properties influences Earth’s climate On sunny days, it’s clear that clouds leave shadows on the landscape.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The Stroud Water Research Center bestowed the 2022 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence to Michael E. one of the world’s leading voices on climate change on November 3. said, “Water is the primary medium through which we feel the impacts of climate change, and Michael Mann is a leading voice on climate change.

Climate Scientist

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2022

Mann, climate change scientist, author and Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, and Director of the Earth System Science Center, is the 2022 recipient of the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence. Posted: August 5, 2022] PA Environment Digest in physics from Yale University, and a Ph.D.

Climate Scientist

HumanNature

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Guest Post by Mary Witlacil , 2022-2023 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. With announcements from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) growing bleaker by the year, climate change activism has become increasingly bold and desperate. [1] They are both acts of pessimistic hope.

2022

JANZEN AG

APRIL 19, 2022

Nearly every large food industry corporation today has pledged to combat climate change by reducing its own carbon footprint. McDonald’s Accelerating Climate Action to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050 ). PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goal and Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040 ). Climate Change , Walmart).

Climate Change

A Greener Life

JANUARY 10, 2023

2022 was dominated by extreme weather events, and if the start of 2023 is anything to go by, this trend is set to continue. As 2022 turned into 2023, record-high temperatures swept across the European continent, prompting activists to call for faster action on climate change. The role of climate change.

2023

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2022

Internationally known climate scientists, ecologists, agronomists, economists, policymakers and other experts on climate change risks and responses will gather at Dickinson College in Cumberland County for a three-day symposium featuring authors of the newest reports from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

The better news is that methane does not last as long as carbon dioxide, so climate scientists have targeted reduced methane emissions as a primary means to produce short-term reductions in warming. In addition to harming the atmosphere, the massive leak also caused short-term health problems for nearby residents.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2022

13 Webinar: Conversation With Penn State Climate Scientist Dr. Michael Mann. 19 Virtual Building Climate Resilience In Our Own Communities Program [PaEN] -- South Mountain Partnership: Jan. Ag Secretary Urges You To Consider Rising COVID Risk -- Half-Ton Butter Sculpture Unveiled For 2022 Farm Show Running Jan.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Leading Climate Scientist And Author [PaEN] -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Recognizes Adrian Naveda As 2022 James A. Other States/National/International -- AP: Climate Negotiations: 30 Years Of Melting Hope And U.S. Power -- AP: Climate Questions: Is It Too Late To Stop Climate Change? Mann, Ph.D.,

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

4 -- AP: Hazmat Incident At Lehigh Valley School Sends 39 To Hospital -- Berks Nature: 300 Explored Extreme Weather & Climate Change At 14th Annual State Of The Environment Breakfast [PaEN] -- Inquirer: No Records Set In Philly, But Yes, This Warmth Isn’t Normal -- Stroud Water Research Center Honors Michael E. Mann, Ph.D.,

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Humans everywhere are experiencing the impact of climate change. Individual citizens and businesses ready to make a change need an avenue for actionable, measurable impact. Questions should be directed to Leilani Richardson, Community Climate Fund Director, by sending email to: leilani@regenall.org. Mann, Ph.D.,

Carbon Emissions

Frontiers

AUGUST 7, 2023

above normal) occurred in east Antarctica in March 2022, caused by an atmospheric river of warmth stemming from Australia and penetrating across the southern ocean and through the polar vortex (a permanent stratospheric cyclonic flow of air) that normally prevents such movement. The world’s largest ever heatwave (38.5C

Ocean

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

On June 1, PPL Corporation announced it has joined Climate READi, a three-year initiative launched by the Electric Power Research Institute to address energy system climate resilience and adaptation as extreme weather events continue to increase. "As To learn more about this program, visit EPRI’s Climate READi webpage.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

10 - Documenting Complaints On-Demand Webinar: Creating A Healthy Home And Community With Shale Gas Development In Your Neighborhood Independent Fiscal Office Estimates CY 2022 Drilling Impact Fee Will Generate Record $274.8 Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: November 7, 2022] PA Environment Digest 15 DEP Hosts Dec. Mann, Ph.D.,

2022

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2022

There is no limit to what oil companies can charge you] -- Centre Daily Times: Leading Climate Scientist Michael E. Other States/National/International -- USA Today: How Will Climate Change Impact American Companies? Mann Leaving Penn State For U. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

-- Kleinman Center For Energy Policy: 2024 Starts With A Grim Climate Milestone, But Hydrogen Policy Hope - By John Quigley, Former DEP/DCNR Secretary -- PennLive Letter: Climate Change Is Costing Pennsylvanians Plenty, And Someone Has To Pay For It - By Sen. Schuylkill County -- PA Solar Center Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2022

Mann, Climate Scientist & Author, With 2022 Stroud Award For Freshwater Excellence Pennsylvania Eligible To Apply For Its 2nd $244.9 Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: August 8, 2022] PA Environment Digest 10 EPA Webinar Stroud Water Research Center Honors Dr. Michael E.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

By Ralph Kisberg, Responsible Decarbonization Alliance This guest essay first appeared in the Daily Item on September 11, 2022 -- While the majority of Pennsylvanians want the nation to seriously address climate change, close to half of all federal legislators and substantially more than half the legislators in our statehouse are not yet on board.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Of Environmental Professionals Host Oct. 7 -- PA Meaningful Watershed Education Program 4-Part Facilitator Certification Training Starts Oct. 7 -- PA Meaningful Watershed Education Program 4-Part Facilitator Certification Training Starts Oct.

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 1, 2024

While at least one event provided a platform for oil and gas industry greenwashing, others centered people directly affected by fossil fuel-driven climate change who are holding bad actors accountable. I had the honor of moderating one of the latter events, Scientists & Activists vs. Fossil Fuel Finance.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

4 -- Independent Fiscal Office Estimates CY 2022 Drilling Impact Fee Will Generate Record $274.8 Million For Community Air Pollution Monitoring Projects In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: EPA Underwriting Citizen Scientists Monitoring Air Quality In Southwestern PA -- Stroud Water Research Center Honors Michael E.

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

And just like summertime in the US, this period (December, January, and February) has transformed into a “ danger season ” as a result of climate change, replete with deadly heatwaves, drought, and wildfires. Sixty times more likely is a remarkable figure to me. And there would be some justice.

Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Gavin Newsom said that fossil fuel climate accountability litigation could be a gamechanger and he’s eager to work with other governors to pursue this strategy. The lawsuit relies on attribution science , which marshals evidence linking such impacts as wildfires, coastal erosion, drought, and heat waves to climate change.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 10, 2023

This year has brought new evidence of what major fossil fuel companies knew and when about the role their products play in climate change, as well as what they did in spite of what they knew. The House Oversight Committee investigation came to the same conclusion as the 2022 study: Accusations of greenwashing appear well-founded.

Fossil Fuels

Academy of Natural Sciences

MARCH 16, 2022

These experiences resulted in the first comprehensive adaptation plan for the country to address the measures, preparedness and response to increased flooding, fire and other consequences of climate change for the country. I love the framing of environmental justice and climate together. 11, 2022 opening.

Clean Energy

Enviromental Defense

JULY 11, 2023

degrees, the upper limit described by climate scientists to avoid irreversible climate catastrophe. This considers the allowable cumulative GHG emissions from 2022 to 2050 while staying within the 1.5°C The world is moving toward a clean energy future, which means the fossil fuel industry won’t be around forever.

Fossil Fuels

Real Climate

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In a world with just random local fluctuations but no climate change, about half the weather stations would show a (more or less significant) warming, the other half a cooling. The real result of their statistical analysis is thus: global temperature does show climate change! It’s not hard to understand.

Greenhouse

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 29, 2023

Just last week, we heard that with regard to climate change, “ humanity is on thin ice—and that ice is melting fast.” Yet policymakers still use the disinformation playbook to deceive and misinform the public about climate change, at the expense of our well-being and our future. Source: Google maps.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 31, 2024

Although not explicitly named, climate change was a theme. And lurking in the background was our electricity system, a main character in the movie and one of the biggest contributors in real life to the climate pollution fueling more extreme weather events. are here to name it for you: the movie is indeed about climate change.

Fossil Fuels