TED – Gavin Schmidt on climate modeling

In the video below Gavin Schmidt gives a "TED Talk" on climate models, taking us from an overview of their construction to the resulting emergent processes and their skill at reproducing much more than a global average temperature trend. Gavin is an excellent communicator and a true hero in humanity's fight against itself over the …

One of the biggest problems for humanity

Via un-climate-related readings, I came across this gem (from the victim article of the link): My job is to assess not the rightness of each argument but to deal in the real world of campaign politics in which perception often (if not always) trumps reality. I deal in the world as voters believe it is, …

Catching up…

Things have been quiet here, even more than the usual slow pace... I am back now from a trip to Europe where I left the family with the kids maternal grandparents and I won't see them for nine weeks in all.  This was a bad plan, but it was the plan.  I have been home …

Floridians: if you’re not busy tonight, why not Do The Math?

(these are of course NA dates) Event Title: Do the Math ... If you Love this Planet// Earth Night Gathering Venue: Country Park {Mobile Home} Community Clubhouse Location: Clearwater, FL Start Time: Sunday, April 21, 7:00 PM You can RSVP here: http://act.350.org/event/do_the_math_movie_attend/4678/signup/?t=2&akid=3034.683317.zTETWN     Event Title: "Do the Math" sustainability tour movie at Eckerd College. Venue: Eckerd College Campus at …

Climate Declaration

Via Planet3.0 I see there is a declaration of the need, and competitive advantage it would bring, for action on climate change signed by a not insignificant number of major (non-fossil fuel) corporations.  As Michael Tobis points out, it is, rather strangely, presented as an image only. So my contribution is running it through an …

“Our Greatest Challenge” – Symphony of Science

I first saw this video at Planet 3.0 a fair while ago and have seen it posted again since.  I find it very uplifting despite being a jaded climate blogger of many years.  There are many other science-based music videos at http://www.symphonyofscience.com and I have listened/watch most (all?) of them, but this is the best …

A flash of good cheer

(with seasonal gratuity to Eli Rabbet)