“Whereas plant respiration rates increase with rising temperature, plant leaves become less sensitive to this effect as they warm.” Continue reading More settled science: Plants less sensitive as it warms
Day: March 21, 2016
Claim: Vegetarianism will save the planet
Not that any of the this analysis has real-world merit, but if people live longer, they will just produce more CO2. Continue reading Claim: Vegetarianism will save the planet
Claim: Human carbon release rate is unprecedented in the past 66 million years of Earth’s history
” Their findings suggest humans are releasing carbon about 10 times faster than during any event in the past 66 million years.” Continue reading Claim: Human carbon release rate is unprecedented in the past 66 million years of Earth’s history
Claim: Global warming pushes wines into uncharted terroir
” “Some people may still be skeptical about global warming, but not anyone in the wine industry.” Continue reading Claim: Global warming pushes wines into uncharted terroir
Germans Worry ‘Climate Dictatorship’ Will Trash Their Economy
Everyone should be concerned. Continue reading Germans Worry ‘Climate Dictatorship’ Will Trash Their Economy
Claim: Protecting 30 percent of the ocean has many benefits, study suggests
Washington’s Despotic Lawlessness
“Under collusive sue-and-settle lawsuits, parties impacted by decisions never have an opportunity to speak or present evidence, or even be notified that a suit has been filed or adjudicated, until it is too late.” Continue reading Washington’s Despotic Lawlessness
How to Spot Research Spin: The Case of the Not-So-Simple Abstract
“Research spin is when findings are made to look stronger or more positive than is justified by the study.” Continue reading How to Spot Research Spin: The Case of the Not-So-Simple Abstract
Why I Don’t Buy Organic, And Why You Might Not Want To Either
“By all rights I should be an enthusiastic advocate and consumer of organic.” Continue reading Why I Don’t Buy Organic, And Why You Might Not Want To Either
Brexit a threat to Paris deal, says UK climate advisor
Then don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Britain. Continue reading Brexit a threat to Paris deal, says UK climate advisor
100 days since the Paris climate deal: What has changed?
“Here’s a quick trip around the world, showing what’s changed since the Paris Agreement was finalized in mid-December.” Continue reading 100 days since the Paris climate deal: What has changed?
UN envoy warns of environmental activist murder ‘epidemic’
“At least 116 environmental defenders were killed in 2014.” Continue reading UN envoy warns of environmental activist murder ‘epidemic’