The Little Ice Age Explained?
Nobody knows for sure why the planet cooled dramatically starting 700-ish years ago. But a newly published paper argues that the culprit was a series of massive volcanic eruptions that rocked the tropics starting in 1275 A.D and threw tons of sun-blocking particles into the stratosphere … Read More
New Breakthrough in Solar? Maybe. Possibly. Or Not.
New studies have found a way to double the efficiency of solar cells while cutting the cost. Is this finally the solution we have been looking for? … Read More
The Easy Fix That Isn’t: White Roofs May Increase Global Warming
White roofs might keep your house a bit cooler, but it would be at the expense of heating the planet, says a new study. … Read More
Wedges Reaffirmed
But, I submit, advocates for prompt action, of whom I am one, also bear responsibility for the poor quality of the discussion and the lack of momentum.… Read More
Brighten the Water: Proceed with Caution
By increasing the number of microscopic bubbles at the ocean’s surface, Seitz says, the water’s reflectivity will increase. More light will be scattered away and the planet will be kept cooler.… Read More
Montana Workshop Examines Ethics of Solar Radiation Management
Even if temporarily geoengineering the climate to create a bridge to more acceptable levels of atmospheric carbon proved technically possible, there might still be legal, political, and ethical reasons not to do it… Read More
They’ve Banned Geoengineering–But What Exactly Does That Mean?
There’s a danger that geoengineering to stave off global warming could cause unpleasant and unintended consequences. That’s why delegates to the International Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in Nagoya, Japan issued a statement last week… Read More
Climate in Context: Volcanoes and Climate Change; Assessing Arctic Marine Ecosystems
Volcanic eruptions during the summer can affect climate more than wintertime ones; A new review uncovers (a bit) about how Arctic ecosystems are changing.… Read More
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