December 20, 2024 | Vol. 53, Issue 24

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The Earth is Burning Up: This is Not Science Fiction

The latest Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC, released in 2021, delivered a sobering message: Many aspects of climate change are now inevitable and irreversible. Scientists predict that the world will reach 1.5°C of warming by 2040, leading to more heat waves, intense storms, droughts, and floods. The report serves as a stark reminder of the urgency to take immediate and decisive action to combat climate change. While 2040 looks far and gives the illusion that […]

Preventing a Global Water Catastrophe- One Drop at a Time

The earth’s demand for fresh water will outstrip supply by 40% in 2030. This warning comes from The Global Commission on the Economics of Water as we continue to consume water without caution. The World Meteorological Organization also reported in November 2022 that “climate-related shortages in water resources could affect two thirds of the world’s population by midcentury. Complicating these frightening predictions is the fact that extreme rainfalls and flooding are among the consequences of global warming that will likely […]

Four Scientists Who Warned us About Climate Change

Editor’s note: In our April 7 issue, we published the first of two-part examinations of the climate change argument for urgency. That article, “Three Thinkers Who Challenge the Apocalyptic Tone of the Climate Change Discourse,” looked at those going against the grain about this environmental threat. In this issue, we conclude our examination by introducing four renowed scientists whose positions clearly indicate that informative discourse is the best defense against politicized agendas.   The term “climate change” was first used in […]

Three Thinkers Who Challenge the Apocalyptic Tone of the on Climate Change Discourse

The issue of climate change is a complex and multifaceted one that requires a nuanced and comprehensive approach. While there is broad scientific consensus on the reality and severity of climate change, there are also concerns about the effectiveness and equity of current solutions, the role of natural variability, and the influence of political and economic interests. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Dr. Judith Curry, and Dr. Bjorn Lomborg offer alternative viewpoints that challenge the mainstream narrative and highlight the complexity […]

Heat Pumps vs Traditional Heating Systems: Is New England Ready to Discuss?

New England is known for its cold and snowy winters and residents need a reliable heating source to keep their homes warm and comfortable. While traditional heating systems like gas boilers and furnaces are common in the region, an increasing number of homeowners are turning to heat pumps as an energy-efficient and cost-effective heating solution.  The efficiency of a heat pump is measured by its coefficient of performance (COP), which is the ratio of the heat output to the amount […]

We Are On The Brink of a Water Catastrophe…….Facing this Crisis Together

I recently read a piece by Aryn Baker in Time magazine from Cape Town, South Africa where they are facing acute water scarcity. I read it and sighed, “It sounds horrible, but I am here in the U.S. — shouldn’t bother me, I have enough water and electricity and the Internet of course, but I do sympathize.” Aryn writes:  “I’m sure I can handle 6.6 gallons of water a day. I’m already down to two showers a week, and my daughter would go […]

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