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Critical climate indicators broke records in 2021, says UN | Climate crisis | The Guardian

Posted on May 23, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

World Meteorological Organization says extreme weather wreaked heavy toll on human lives — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/18/critical-climate-indicators-broke-records-in-2021-says-un some critical elements already out of control

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Climate change: World now sees twice as many days over 50C – BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2021 by groundswellbasscoast

BBC research finds the number of days passing 50C has doubled in the past 40 years. — Read on http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-58494641

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BoM wake up call: Record warming leading to more extreme heat, drought and fires

Posted on November 15, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

BoM wake up call: Record warming leading to more extreme heat, drought and fires | RenewEconomy — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/reneweconomy.com.au/bom-wake-up-call-record-warming-leading-to-more-extreme-heat-drought-and-fires-75933/amp/ Warming was already being observed in Australia’s climate data, according to the report, with a record 43 ‘extremely warm’ days … Continue reading →

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Climate change is the greatest threat

Posted on July 20, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

While the world was preoccupied with an ever increasing number of coronavirus cases this week, a hugely significant scientific report was allowed to pass under-reported and unremarked. — Read on http://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6838483/climate-change-is-the-existential-crisis/

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Ocean heatwave destroys Tasmania’s unique underwater jungle

Posted on October 17, 2016 by groundswellbasscoast

Tasmanian kelp forest (Photo: Emma Flukes) It was one of Australia’s great marine ecosystems; a must-see spectacular on many divers’ lists, sheltering a multitude of fish, algae and crustaceans.  A natural wonder, which this year was smashed into oblivion by a massive … Continue reading →

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Record Temps in Arctic Circle, New Jet Stream research

Posted on August 16, 2016 by groundswellbasscoast

Something to remember as you look at this one, 30 degC in sub arctic locations(!), is that it’s not possible for climate change modelling to acquire sensible data or perform analysis about tipping point effects. So they’re completely ignored. Such … Continue reading →

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Oceans de-oxygenated

Posted on July 17, 2016 by groundswellbasscoast

Ocean anoxia – widespread oxygen-starved dead zones in oceans – did the killing of ocean life in several mass extinctions of Earth’s past.  Anoxia went hand-in-hand with CO2emissions, rising global temperatures, and (often) ocean acidification, a situation which today’s climate change is recreating … Continue reading →

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“If I see One More Ignorant Comment, I’m gonna…”

Posted on April 16, 2016 by groundswellbasscoast

Nasa has taken time out from its usual work of exploring the galaxy to call out climate change deniers on Facebook. See one hoary example above, of how a legit NASA study can be turned into a pesky climate denial meme. “One user, Fer Morales, took … Continue reading →

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Hottest and driest March on record

Posted on April 4, 2016 by groundswellbasscoast

How many more records need to be broken before leaders start to follow such convincing lead set by climate science, the science “we don’t dispute”?   >more> BOM(Bureau Meteorology

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Plants’ heat response means even fiercer heatwaves

Posted on March 31, 2016 by groundswellbasscoast

…needleleaf forests, tundra and farmland would actually release lower levels of water into the atmosphere. And since water in the atmosphere helps lower daytime temperatures, this means that temperatures would rise even higher than the models suggest…“We often underestimate the role of vegetation … Continue reading →

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