07 Nov As COP 19 Nears, Reports Are Unequivocal | Climate Change is Real and It’s Here

The nineteenth United Nations conference-of-parties (COP 19) is about to begin in Warsaw, coming on the heels of early looks at the latest IPCC report. For those who keep abreast of current scientific research, there are no surprises. The climate is changing, it is caused by human activity ("we did it," says the Think Progress article), there is no "pause," and the destruction of oceans by acidification is accelerating as heat is stored therein. Additionally, the report warns that even if emissions decreased, the warming would continue for hundreds of years.

In addition to analysis on the IPCC report, we also feature an alarming study from Hawaii which utilized data from 2006-2010 to extrapolate extreme temperature rises. Spoiler alert: these results will surprise you. We also include a thought-provoking call-to-action from Naomi Klein, a controversial take on the use of nuclear power to counter emissions increases, articles on adaptation, climate change particulars and resistance through divestment, and last, but certainly not least, an informative article from Texas' own Sharon Wilson, the extraordinary organizer behind Earthworks' Texas Oil and Gas Accountability Project. Don't miss her critically important warning for all Texans.

Thanks, from the Texas Drought Project!

Fifteen Things You Should Know About New IPCC Report

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/09/27/2681861/15-things-ipcc-report/

Coming UN Climate Conference Will Not Discuss How To Address Climate Change

http://www.redd-monitor.org/2013/10/29/its-official-cop19-will-not-discuss-how-to-address-climate-change/

There will be many topics, but methods of attacking climate change won't be among them.

By 2047 Coldest Years Will Be Warmer Than Hottest in Past

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/10/science/earth/by-2047-coldest-years-will-be-warmer-than-hottest-in-past.html?_r=0                                                    

Rethinking Big Water
http://ensia.com/features/rethinking-big-water/

Is it time for a new approach to municipal water infrastructure?

Naomi Klein: Why Science Is Telling Us to Revolt Before We Destroy the Planet

 http://admin.alternet.org/environment/naomi-klein-why-science-telling-all-us-revolt-and-change-our-lives-we-destroy-planet?akid=11094.34149.KhlLwd&rd=1&src=newsletter916829&t=5

In December 2012, a pink-haired complex systems researcher named Brad Werner attracted much 'buzz' with his provocatively-title presentation.

Scientists Urge Crucial Discussion on the Role of Nuclear Power in Fighting Climate Change

http://www.startribune.com/nation/230401361.html 

LA Times Refuses to Publish Climate Denier, Will Other Papers Follow?    

http://cleantechnica.com/2013/10/14/la-times-refuses-publish-climate-denial-will-newspapers/                                                                                                  

The science of climate change is settled – an overwhelming majority of the world's climatologists say it's happening, faster than predicted, and is 95%-100% likely caused by humans. So why do America's biggest newspapers still publish letters denying these facts?

Students Rise up to Fight climate Change with National Divestment Network
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/10/30-1

Knowing their generation bears the brunt of the full frontal assault by climate change, some students are taking action on a big scale 

How Economic Growth Has Become Anti-Life