U.N. Stuns World on Eve of Largest Climate Events Ever

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konane — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 17:01:19 GMT

Interesting picture painted here with respect to CO (carbon monoxide). https://www.windy.com/-CO-concentration-cosc?cosc,26.735,99.314,4<br

Comment #7

mikeintexas — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 03:58:41 GMT

We're going to have to find SOMETHING to do with the massive amount of plastic waste we generate; I've watched several documentaries and news stories about how many third world countries that used to accept our plastic trash are starting to "refuse the refuse". Yep, the problem isn't just the plastics, but that if they don't float on down into our oceans, they go into landfills where they'll slowly degrade over the course of a few centuries. I think there ARE som... [ More ]

Comment #6

konane — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 01:13:56 GMT

I have a feeling that there are bacteria which will evolve to consume plastic no matter where it happens to be.

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mikeintexas — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 00:03:10 GMT

No, on second thought, that's NOT the worst part about the plastics, it's that nearly every animal in the sea now has plastics inside it, from the "big fish eat smaller fish" chain. The "good news" is that not but a few percent of the plastic originates from America; most of the waste comes from Asia and Africa. A few weeks ago I saw a photo taken from one of those deep sea submersibles while it was exploring the Mariana Trench and was dismayed to see plastic refuse that far... [ More ]

Comment #4

konane — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 22:04:34 GMT

Thanks Mike. I remember the highway clean up campaigns in various states. Unsure exactly when those began but highways looked remarkably better. Seems people think stuff just 'goes away' by virtue of some magic fairy that waves its wand but it doesn't work quite like that. Maybe more focus should be in that direction.

Comment #3

mikeintexas — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 21:36:19 GMT

Those steps you listed are certainly sensible and good and fairly easily done. I'd like to see less packaging done with plastics and fewer plastic bags being used. (but not done away with, I use canvas or similar bags for most of my purchases, but I DO like to wrap meat in plastic sacks, even though it's already wrapped, but that packaging often leaks and I don't like to think of my apples or other fruits or veggies being contaminated) I'd also like to see more electric cars be... [ More ]

Comment #2

konane — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:21:10 GMT

Plant trees for oxygen production, as affordability permits install led bulbs in preferably the 4k-5k temp spectrum which puts out daylight light. Recycle, don't flush grease or oils down the drain, purchase energy efficient appliances especially heating and cooling ones, insulate, don't dump or throw trash on the ground. We've been educated since the 60's about pollution and necessity to clean the environment. The US has done well, now what about the rest of the world... [ More ]

Comment #1

mikeintexas — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:51:27 GMT

I see these climate topics on either your or Truesee's blog and keep meaning to bring up points that I've not yet seen made, mainly to do with measurement of temperatures, but also that of sea rise. I went back to school some years ago and got a degree in industrial instrumentation and did a lot of reading that the program only touched on, the history of measurement and the instruments and methods used. But, as always, I figured I'd blather on like I usually do and figured no... [ More ]

Original Blog Entry: U.N. Stuns World on Eve of Largest Climate Events Ever

konane — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 02:23:03 GMT

Extremely interesting short video.

U.N. Stuns World on Eve of Largest Climate Events Ever

https://youtu.be/m-pvJ00E8ZE