State Of The Climate 2018

News about climate change has shifted from what’s possible to what’s happening – with insights into what’s coming. NOAA compiled Continue reading →

Sea Level Rise Rises

We knew Antarctica was thawing, but now the rate has tripled. It may sound small, but the added 0.12 inches Continue reading →

Ice Sheet Instabilities Grow

A recent discovery may update sea level rise models. The 3 foot rise expected over the next few decades is Continue reading →

2016 Heat Record Confirmed

The final data and analyses are in. 2016 was the warmest year on record. Records were also set in: greenhouse Continue reading →

Data That Matters July 2017

A major disaster increases poverty by about one percent, and heightens inequality. The US added 222,000 jobs, had 4.4% unemployment, Continue reading →

Greenland Glacier May Raise Seas 1 Foot

The trillion ton Larsen C iceberg was big, and may indirectly affect sea levels by uncorking land ice; but the Continue reading →

Glacial Waves Accelerate Greenland Melt

As if the melting Greenland glaciers weren’t worrisome enough (accounting ~ 25% of total sea level rise), the acceleration is Continue reading →

Data That Matters November 2016

Venezuela is experiencing 15-fold inflation. The US economy added 161,000 jobs in October and wages were up 2.8% from 2015. Continue reading →