The post presents a satirical thought experiment where the author imagines being a corrupt Secretary of Energy, intent on undermining climate science to protect fossil fuel interests. It outlines a fictional strategy to create dou...
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Climate change is intensifying flooding in the Pacific Northwest by increasing atmospheric moisture and changing precipitation from snow to rain, leading to immediate runoff.
The article discusses the significance of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) like methane and halocarbons, particularly in the context of recent discussions at New York Climate Week. It emphasizes that while reducing SLCP emis...
The post critiques the DOE Climate Working Group Report, highlighting a significant misunderstanding in Section 8.5 regarding the attribution of extreme weather changes to human influences. The author argues that the report misint...
The blog post discusses the implications of geoengineering, particularly focusing on sulfur dioxide emissions and their role in cooling the planet. It highlights the current practice of emitting sulfur as a byproduct of fossil fue...
AI tools significantly enhance productivity in climate science by automating coding and data analysis, but human expertise remains crucial for nuanced scientific writing and oversight.
The Trump administration is attempting to overturn the Endangerment Finding, which recognizes carbon dioxide as a threat to human health, potentially dismantling U.S. climate regulations. The Department of Energy (DOE) commissione...
Climate change is not increasing extreme cold events, as data shows a decline in such occurrences over the past 55 years despite common misconceptions.
The post examines the debate between supply-side and demand-side policies for decarbonization, advocating for a focus on making clean energy affordable to achieve climate goals.
5.9Consensus machines
2025-11-24 • large language models information grok ai science
The post discusses the integration of Grok, xAI's large language model, into Twitter engagements, highlighting its ability to provide scientifically accurate answers on divisive topics like climate change and vaccines. It explores...
The post discusses the disparity between global average temperatures and local impacts of climate change, highlighting that land is warming approximately 40% faster than the global average. It builds on a previous analysis by exam...
The post critiques the discredited DOE Climate Working Group Report, emphasizing its failure to engage with scientific norms and the importance of peer review in climate science.
The post explores the physics behind cooking a turkey, framing it as a heat transfer problem. It discusses the assumptions made in modeling the turkey as a sphere to simplify calculations, and presents the governing equations for ...
The author critiques Bill Gates' recent memo on climate change, agreeing with some points while arguing against the notion that addressing climate change and alleviating poverty are mutually exclusive. The author emphasizes the im...
The author critiques the DOE Climate Working Group report, arguing it misrepresents climate science through selective misquoting and errors. The post explains the peer review process as a critical quality control mechanism in scie...
5.7The El Niño cometh
2026-03-12 • climate change el niño weather forecasting ok enso
Forecasts suggest a strong El Niño may develop by late 2026, likely impacting global temperatures significantly in 2027, potentially setting a new record.
An interactive climate dashboard is launched to visualize global temperature anomalies and forecasts using advanced reanalysis data and user-friendly graphics.
Predictions for global temperatures in 2026 and 2027 suggest significant warming, with estimates from the UK Met Office and James Hansen indicating near-record highs influenced by El Nino conditions.
The post analyzes the performance of three generations of climate models (CMIP3, CMIP5, and CMIP6) in reproducing observed global mean surface temperatures, particularly focusing on the rate of warming since 1970. It highlights th...
The post predicts that global clean energy investment may exceed military spending between 2029 and 2036, influenced by current growth trends in both sectors.
The hidden costs of fossil fuels, particularly national security expenditures, reveal that renewables offer a more secure and economically viable energy future.
The post discusses the 30th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC and highlights new analyses on global warming projections under current policies. It reviews estimates from various reports, including the UNEP Emissions Gap Repo...
The post discusses the concept of 'embedded energy,' which refers to the total energy consumed in the lifecycle of products and services, using examples like an iPhone and a Big Mac to illustrate the vast amounts of energy require...
Dr. Kevin Trenberth discusses the undeniable link between climate change and extreme weather events, emphasizing the role of rising greenhouse gas emissions in causing significant human health impacts and environmental damage. He ...