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LNG- Fueling Wildlife Extinction -Whales at Risk
The Gulf of California, which Jacques Cousteau called the “Aquarium of the World” for the abundance of species that live there, is under threat from the proposed development of Liquified Natural Gas operations by Sempra’s Vista Pacifico #LNG, a project anticipated to liquify 200 billion cubic feet per year of natural gas piped from the gas fields of west Texas for export to Asia.
Joel Reynolds of the Natural Resources Defense Council is leading the fight to prevent that from happening and to protect this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which provides vital habitat for sea turtles, migratory birds, over 890 species of fish, #whales and other marine mammals. In this video, he talks with Raya Salter, formerly an NRDC lawyer herself, about his work.
Joel Reynolds of the Natural Resources Defense Council is leading the fight to prevent that from happening and to protect this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which provides vital habitat for sea turtles, migratory birds, over 890 species of fish, #whales and other marine mammals. In this video, he talks with Raya Salter, formerly an NRDC lawyer herself, about his work.
Abrupt Climate Chain Reactions
To really understand the climate emergency, we need to look at the Earth system as a whole. In this video, #JanUmsonst and #PaulBeckwith tell us what’s happening with our planet, as the use of fossil fuels, and the misuse of land, lead us deeper into crisis.
The planet’s temperature is rising. Nowhere is this more evident than in our oceans which have absorbed 90% of the heat from industrial civilization. As sea surface temperatures rise, glaciers thin at both poles. Ocean salinity is altered, polar vortices shift , the AMOC slows. Changes can be sudden as one thing leads to another in disaterous chain reactions. Sea levels rise, storms get stronger and more frequent, and weather patterns become unpredictable.
The planet’s temperature is rising. Nowhere is this more evident than in our oceans which have absorbed 90% of the heat from industrial civilization. As sea surface temperatures rise, glaciers thin at both poles. Ocean salinity is altered, polar vortices shift , the AMOC slows. Changes can be sudden as one thing leads to another in disaterous chain reactions. Sea levels rise, storms get stronger and more frequent, and weather patterns become unpredictable.
Peril at the Poles
As polar glaciers thaw, greenhouse gases sequestered in permafrost for thousands of years are being released at increasingly alarming rates. The exposed #Permafrost emits Carbon Dioxide, Methane and Nitrous Oxide, the two latter being far more potent than CO2.
A major Atlantic ocean current, the #AMOC, is showing signs of slowing down. If it shuts down, climate systems will be radically disrupted. Paul Beckwith and Peter Wadhams discuss the situation in the Arctic and in #Antarctica with host, Dale Walkonen.
A major Atlantic ocean current, the #AMOC, is showing signs of slowing down. If it shuts down, climate systems will be radically disrupted. Paul Beckwith and Peter Wadhams discuss the situation in the Arctic and in #Antarctica with host, Dale Walkonen.
Tipping risk of the Atlantic Ocean's overturning circulation, AMOC. Keynote by Prof. Rahmstorf
One of the most ominous risks for Europe is that of a major change in Atlantic ocean currents.
Recent science suggests it has been greatly underestimated in the past -including by me, having worked on it for over 30 years.
Here Prof. Rahmstorf presents his keynote in Vilnius in May 2024.
Recent science suggests it has been greatly underestimated in the past -including by me, having worked on it for over 30 years.
Here Prof. Rahmstorf presents his keynote in Vilnius in May 2024.
Deep Sea Mining - A Looming Peril
The ocean produces more oxygen and stores more carbon than any other place on Earth, and is home to the majority of life on our planet. Our climate depends on ocean currents propelled by upwelling from the deep sea. We damage it at our peril.
Yet, the International Seabed Authority is considering opening the deep sea to companies who are vying for rights to extract millions of tons of rocks containing manganese, cobalt, nickel and lithium with heavy equipment, which will damage fragile ecosystems there.
Arlo Hemphill, Lead Ocean Campaigner for Greenpeace USA exposes how the laws of the sea are being evaded to accommodate mining interests.
Yet, the International Seabed Authority is considering opening the deep sea to companies who are vying for rights to extract millions of tons of rocks containing manganese, cobalt, nickel and lithium with heavy equipment, which will damage fragile ecosystems there.
Arlo Hemphill, Lead Ocean Campaigner for Greenpeace USA exposes how the laws of the sea are being evaded to accommodate mining interests.
Oceans
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