The dimmest state of the Sun: TSI and Global warming
This new paper raises some questions about the role of total solar irradiance (TSI) and global warming. OTOH hand its all computer modeling, so take it with a grain of salt. h/t to Dr. Leif Svalgaard. The role of solar forcing in global warning is unclear due to the uncertainty in the change in TSI……
Mapping CO2 emissions for the entire USA
From NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY With intense wildfires in the western U.S. and frequent, intense hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, the nation is again affected by extreme weather-related events resulting from climate change. In response, cities, states and regions across the country are developing policies to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases, chiefly carbon dioxide……
ABC Tests an Electric Vehicle in the Australian Countryside
Works great, providing you can afford the expense, don’t hit a strong headwind, and enjoy the adventure of exploring country towns while waiting for a recharge.…
Earth’s Optimal Temperature?
By Robert Vislocky, Ph.D. From the “whatever happened to the 1.5* C tipping point” school of climate, researchers have identified 24 planets that are likely to be more suitable for life than Earth. Here is news release from Washington State University and accompanying journal article: https://news.wsu.edu/2020/10/05/planets-may-better-life-earth/ The paper: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/ast.2019.2161 What is especially eye-catching is the……
New prediction of Solar Cycle 25
Prediction of Solar Cycle 25 Leif Svalgaard1* 1W.W. Hansen Experimental Physics Laboratory, Stanford University Cypress Hall, C3, 466 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305-4085 *Corresponding author: Leif Svalgaard ([email protected]) ABSTRACT Prediction of solar cycle is an important goal of Solar Physics both because it serves as a touchstone for our understanding of the sun and also……
Aussie Government: “we don’t need a [carbon] price because renewables are too cheap”
According to The Guardian, the Australian Government is “more concerned with the impact of short term electricity price rises on a small number of highly energy-intensive manufacturers” than solving the climate crisis.…
Carbon Tracker Fantasy: “Cleanup of abandoned oil and gas wells could cost Texans $117 billion”
Guest “this is horst schist” by David Middleton BUSINESS // ENERGYCleanup of abandoned oil and gas wells could cost Texans $117 billion Paul Takahashi Oct. 1, 2020 Plugging and cleaning up the open oil and gas wells in Texas could cost companies and taxpayers as much as $117 billion, according to a new report. Carbon……