Tag: NOAA

What are the similarities between life on Earth today vs. 1500 years ago?  Thankfully, not too many.  The 6th Century CE saw the invention of backgammon and the first use of toilet paper, but outside of that, things we’re pretty barbaric. …

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Study Shows Bad News for Arctic Sea Ice Read More »

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From Energy Matters: “Natural disaster” Noun, def:  A “weather or climate effect that causes at least $1 billion in damages” (on a relative scale).

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I never thought it would come to this, but it is with urgency that I ask readers to check out this FAQ section on climate change, presented by NOAA, the (U.S.) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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If I had to live on exactly three foodstuffs for the rest of my life, I’d choose oysters, mangoes and beer.  Perhaps I could do better nutritionally if I were to study the subject seriously, but it would be hard …

Fossil Fuels, Ocean Acidification, and the Oyster Population Read More »

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