Escalating climate threats collide with policy rollbacks and response failures

by Wanjiru Kamande About Wanjiru KamandeOctober 30, 20266 links · ~42 min read · ~1 min for the TL;DR

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TL;DR

Federal cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Trump administration have stalled climate research and extreme weather response, exposing the United States to El Niño hazards.
Conspiracies and rumors are spreading faster than emergency managers can manage, slowing down disaster relief operations and putting lives at risk during extreme weather events.
The United Nations warns that global warming is on track to double unless countries alter course to meet targets and avoid severe climate consequences.
The Trump administration is attempting to reconsider federal permits approved under the Biden administration for offshore wind farm installations along the East Coast.
Warm water beneath Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier could double its melting rate, adding up to 30 millimeters to global sea levels by 2100.
The war in Iran is intensifying the energy crisis in the United States, requiring congressional action to help families heat their homes this winter.

From the curator

Escalating climate threats and energy shortages are compounding as institutional protections and clean energy initiatives face direct setbacks. The Guardian's 9-minute article reports that cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have stalled research on and response to extreme weather events, exposing the United States to El Niño dangers. At the same time, Jake Bittle's 14-minute article for Grist details how rapid misinformation outpaces emergency managers during disasters, slowing relief efforts and endangering lives. Meanwhile, ScienceDaily's 4-minute article reveals that Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier could melt twice as fast as previously expected, adding up to 30 millimeters to global sea levels by 2100.

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the Guardian9 min readTrump’s cuts have exposed US to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warn
President has taken an axe to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, stalling climate research on and response to extreme weather events

Grist14 min readExtreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation. Here's what’s at stake.
Rumors and conspiracies are spreading too fast for emergency managers to keep up. This information chaos is slowing disaster relief and putting lives at risk.

Jake Bittle · curated 1 time

NPR4 min readUN warns world is on track to double global warming unless countries change course
The United Nations warns that countries are not meeting their goals to limit warming and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

Canary Media5 min readTrump admin finds yet another way to attack offshore wind
The administration wants to reconsider federal permits issued under the Biden administration for proposed and operating wind farms along the East Coast.

ScienceDaily4 min readAntarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” could raise sea levels twice as much as predicted
Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier may be melting twice as much as previously predicted, even without additional global warming. Scientists discovered that warm ocean water is…

the Guardian4 min readThe Iran war is deepening the US energy crisis. A bad winter is ahead | Mark Wolfe
Congress must act to ensure that families are able to heat their homes before the start of the season

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the Guardian9 min readTrump’s cuts have exposed US to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warnPresident has taken an axe to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, stalling climate research on and response to extreme weather events

Grist14 min readExtreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation. Here's what’s at stake.Rumors and conspiracies are spreading too fast for emergency managers to keep up. This information chaos is slowing disaster relief and putting lives at risk.

NPR4 min readUN warns world is on track to double global warming unless countries change courseThe United Nations warns that countries are not meeting their goals to limit warming and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

Canary Media5 min readTrump admin finds yet another way to attack offshore windThe administration wants to reconsider federal permits issued under the Biden administration for proposed and operating wind farms along the East Coast.

ScienceDaily4 min readAntarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” could raise sea levels twice as much as predictedAntarctica’s Thwaites Glacier may be melting twice as much as previously predicted, even without additional global warming. Scientists discovered that warm ocean water is…

the Guardian4 min readThe Iran war is deepening the US energy crisis. A bad winter is ahead | Mark WolfeCongress must act to ensure that families are able to heat their homes before the start of the season