Politics will be more important in building support for climate action than understanding the technology. Climate change is techy and quirky.
The Atoll Nations: If the Marshall Islands are abandoned because of rising oceans and shortages of fresh water, millions will want to move to Australia.
If the Marshall Islands are abandoned because of rising oceans and shortages of fresh water, millions will want to move to Australia.
California Fires: California is not the only place on fire. Fires are fueling the demand for solar-battery systems.
California is not the only place on fire. Fires are fueling the demand for solar-battery systems.
Meat without Meat: A billion cows do not pass “eau de toilette”. How about fake meat?
A billion cows do not pass “eau de toilette”. How about fake meat?
Malta: 20% of the world is becoming desert-like. There is Malta, and a third of the US.
20% of the world is becoming desert-like. There is Malta, and a third of the US.
Trees and Bats: Plant trees and save the world. Good for bats, jaguars, pandas and deer.
Plant trees and save the world. Good for bats, jaguars, pandas and deer.
The Great Lakes: Higher water levels will drive trade and tourism. But weather projections are quirky.
Higher water levels will drive trade and tourism. But weather projections are quirky.
Why Quirky: Climate winners or losers? Drought or desalination? Animals dying or thriving?
Climate winners or losers? Drought or desalination? Animals dying or thriving? Polar bears are climate losers and grey whales are climate winners. A little quirky?
