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Former professor of theoretical physics and provost at Caltech.
“Even though human influences could have serious consequences for the climate, they are physically small in relation to the climate system as a whole. For example, human additions to carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the middle of the 21st century are expected to directly shift the atmosphere’s natural greenhouse effect by only 1% to 2%.
“Since the climate system is highly variable on its own, that smallness sets a very high bar for confidently projecting the consequences of human influences.”
Koonin says that a second challenge to “knowing” future climate is today’s poor understanding of the oceans, which strongly influence the atmosphere. Unfortunately, precise and comprehensive observations of the oceans are available only for the past few decades; the reliable record is still far too short to adequately understand how the oceans will change and how that will affect climate.
“A third fundamental challenge arises from feedbacks that can dramatically amplify or mute the climate’s response to human and natural influences. One important feedback, which is thought to approximately double the direct heating effect of carbon dioxide, involves water vapor, clouds and temperature.
“But feedbacks are uncertain. They depend on the details of processes such as evaporation and the flow of radiation through clouds. They cannot be determined confidently from the basic laws of physics and chemistry, so they must be verified by precise, detailed observations that are, in many cases, not yet available,” Koonin says.
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“Rigidly promulgating the idea that climate science is ‘settled’ (or is a ‘hoax’) demeans and chills the scientific enterprise, retarding its progress in these important matters. Uncertainty is a prime mover and motivator of science and must be faced head-on. It should not be confined to hushed sidebar conversations at academic conferences.
“Society’s choices in the years ahead will necessarily be based on uncertain knowledge of future climates. That uncertainty need not be an excuse for inaction. There is well-justified prudence in accelerating the development of low-emissions technologies and in cost-effective energy-efficiency measures.
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“Any serious discussion of the changing climate must begin by acknowledging not only the scientific certainties but also the uncertainties, especially in projecting the future. Recognizing those limits, rather than ignoring them, will lead to a more sober and ultimately more productive discussion of climate change and climate policies. To do otherwise is a great disservice to climate science …
Capitalism in crosshairs as Socialism promoted at opening event of People’s Climate March
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New York City – Socialism was praised and promoted to raucous applause by the hundreds in attendance at the People’s Climate March event on September 20, featuring organizer Bill McKibben, author Naomi Klein, socialist Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant and socialist Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Update: Full Video of event available here.
The event, held at the Unitarian Church of All Souls, was titled “THE CLIMATE CRISIS: WHICH WAY OUT.” The event was permeated with socialist literature with the Socialist Alternative newspaper prominently on display.
Literature prevalent at the event.
When Kshama Sawant, a socialist who won a seat on the Seattle City Council, noted she was the first socialist elected in decades, the church erupted in applause.
“A socialist world that will deliver a high standard of living for all,” Sawant said to applause.
Sawant ripped the current economic system: “The market is God, everything is being sacrificed on the altar of profits,” Sawant declared. “We must bring giant corporations into public ownership. You cannot control what you don’t own,” she added.
Senator Bernie Sanders ripped Fox News Channel: “We all know what Fox TV does not know. Climate change is real,” he said to laughter. Sanders declared the “debate is over.” “This is the planetary crisis of our time.”
“Unless we address global warming this planet will be even more unstable than it is today.” [Sanders also faced a momentary protest from the crowd for his supporting “war.” Activists unfurled a big banner in front of Sanders while he spoke.]
Climate marchers find Sen. Sanders too far to the right?!
350.org founder and march organizer McKibben called global warming the ‘greatest crisis.’ “This is the biggest problem that humans have ever been up against,” he declared.
McKibben warned of an apocalyptic future of human caused global warming. “The science of climate change is dark and hard,” he said and warned of 8 or 9 degree F [temperature rise] before the century is out.”
McKibben also …
Stay tuned…Climate Depot’s Morano at People’s Climate March – Filming for new documentary Climate Hustle
…Climate Depot’s Morano — The Most Feared Man at the Climate March?! Receives Threatening Email & Organizers warned Morano attending march, advised ‘not to engage’
Climate Depot’s Morano is in New York City conducting interviews at the People’s Climate March for his upcoming documentary “Climate Hustle.”
On September 20, Morano received an email stating in part: ‘WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?’ ‘you stay under your rock and STFU. Now is not the time for your to be “brave” lol’ [Full reprint of the email below]
And, in a separate development, Climate activists were warned Morano and his parent organization CFACT would be attending the march. In an email sent from Philip Newell of Climate Nexus to the group lists of the People’s Climate March, organizers were warned “that representatives from climate denier group CFACT will be at the march, and possibly other direct actions, doing ‘gotcha’ video interviews to attempt to make participants look ignorant. Marc Morano will probably attend in person.”
Newell continued: “My advice to everyone would be to be careful who you talk to – if anyone asks to interview you, try and find out who they’re with first. If you do run into CFACT, you might be tempted to try and debate them, but for what it’s worth I would advise people not to engage them.”
| “Even if you win the debate in real life, they will edit the video to make it seem otherwise, so it’s just not worth it. Watch a few of their existing videos and you’ll see what I mean!” Newell added.[Full Reprint of Newells email reprinted below.] Begin forwarded message:From: Philip Newell [ mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 1:49 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [PCM-National] Deniers at the March Hello all, I wanted to share a warning with everyone on these lists, that representatives from climate denier group CFACT will be at the march, and possibly other direct actions, doing “gotcha” video interviews to attempt to make participants look ignorant. Marc Morano will probably attend in person. My advice to everyone would be to be careful who you talk to – if anyone asks to interview you, try and find out who they’re with first. If you do run into CFACT, you might be tempted to try and debate them, but for what it’s worth I would advise people not to engage them. Even if you win the debate in real life, they will edit the video to make it seem otherwise, so it’s just not worth it. Watch a few of their |