Data That Matters October 2020

As of August 1, 150,500 deaths from Covid were confirmed in the US, with an additional ~70,000 from unknown causes. Continue reading →

Record Low Siberian Ice

The world is changing. Siberia was an icon for cold, snow, and ice. This year, Siberia hit 100F. Now, the Continue reading →

Data That Matters June 2020

The US had record unemployment of 3.2 million in March, 6.6 million in April, and in May went from 30 Continue reading →

Arctic Hits 100F

It finally (unofficially) happened. Temperatures have finally reached 100F in the Arctic. Even if the official number is lower, a Continue reading →

Popular Posts 2019

PretendingNotToPanic.com is a blog based on “news for people who are eager and anxious about the future“; with additional constraints Continue reading →

Arctic Becomes CO2 Producer

Summers in the arctic produced growth which absorbed carbon dioxide. That’s the way plants grow. With long enough winters, that Continue reading →

Sea Ice Free Alaska

Sometimes the evidence is so clear it doesn’t require explanation. “for the first time in recorded history, Alaska’s sea ice has Continue reading →

Alaska Hits 90F

Keep in mind, we’re talking about Alaska. Anchorage’s typical high temperature for July is 65.4F. This week it is expected Continue reading →