New distance measurements bolster challenge to basic model of universe

Observational results inconsistent with theory National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryShare Print E-Mail A new set of precision distance measurements made with an international collection of radio telescopes have greatly increased the likelihood that…

No early breakup for W Hudson Bay sea ice again this year: polar bears still on the ice

From Polar Bear Science Posted on June 14, 2020 | Comments Off on No early breakup for W Hudson Bay sea ice again this year: polar bears still on the ice…

Climate worst-case scenarios may not go far enough, cloud data shows

The Guardian publishes another classic: “It’s worse than we thought” story. Modelling suggests climate is considerably more sensitive to carbon emissions than thought Oy Worst-case global heating scenarios may need…

Are Weekends Wetter than Weekdays?

Reposted from the Cliff Mass Weather Blog I have been hearing from a lot of folks suggesting that our weekends have been wetter than our weekdays, and asking me whether…

UN: $3.1 Trillion Required by 2030 to Limit Global Warming to 2C

Guest essay by Eric Worrall A recently released UN report, GLOBAL TRENDS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT 2020, berates the world for not doing enough to transition to renewables. GLOBAL TRENDS…

COVID-19 in Geneva, less than 11% have been infected

Université de GenèveShare Print E-Mail A study carried out among 2’766 people by the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), the Geneva Centre for Emerging Viral Diseases, and the University of Geneva (UNIGE),…