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Countries failed to agree first steps on solar geoengineering at the UN. What went wrong?

Legal Planet

In amongst proposals regarding plastic pollution, air quality, pesticides and circular economies, to mention but a few, the most controversial was a Swiss-led proposal to establish an expert group on solar radiation modification (SRM). Africa, whilst wanting to improve access to information on SRM, also had concerns about the Swiss proposals.

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The unconventional scientist who predicted that rising carbon dioxide levels would change the climate

Physics World

With the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) coming up next month, it is strange to think that less than 100 years ago global warming was not widely accepted, even among experts. But climate science has a long and multidisciplinary history, with contributions from scientists both within and outside academia.

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November 7 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

15 On Final Radiation Safety, NPDES Compliance Schedule Regulations; Brodhead Creek Rulemaking Petition DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Hold Joint Meeting Nov. 15 Webinar On Technology & Tips For Volunteer Management Penn State Extension Hosts 5-Part Pennsylvania Forest Webinar Series Starting Nov.

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Getting physical with the climate crisis

Physics World

Long term, climate change is a greater threat than the COVID-19 pandemic. Without human-induced climate change, that heat would be at least 150 times rarer. Whatever the reason, understanding the impact of changing cloud cover will be vital. Global warming of more than 2?

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Bad science and bad ethics in Peter Gleick’s Review of “Apocalypse Never” at Yale Climate Connections

Environmental Progress

We know we must now work to both cut greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the severity of climate change and at the same time work to adapt to the impacts we can no longer avoid. Gleick disagrees and defends the Malthusian notion that future food surpluses are highly uncertain due to climate change, and argues that I ignore such risks.

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Solar Geoengineering in the News — Again and Again

Legal Planet

Proponents claim the process will replicate phytoplankton fertilization by iron-rich dust blown into the oceans during ice ages, and that it will help limit climate change through several mechanisms – most prominently by oxidizing atmospheric methane.