[GWSG] New heat finding discussed; abrupt climate change; US emissions down; Children's Trust proceeds

[Tilley, Al]

1. Colorado State’s Scott Denning discusses the methods and implications of the recent finding that the oceans have stored more heat than we thought. We will need to move quickly toward eliminating carbon emissions. https://theconversation.com/new-findings-on-ocean-warming-5-questions-answered-106215?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20November%202%202018%20-%201151610398&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20November%202%202018%20-%201151610398+CID_4f216ae71045bf1eef73a6e1c73db726&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=New%20findings%20on%20ocean%20warming%205%20questions%20answered
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New findings on ocean warming: 5 questions answered<https://theconversation.com/new-findings-on-ocean-warming-5-questions-answered-106215?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20November%202%202018%20-%201151610398&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20November%202%202018%20-%201151610398+CID_4f216ae71045bf1eef73a6e1c73db726&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=New%20findings%20on%20ocean%20warming%205%20questions%20answered>
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According to a new study, the oceans have absorbed more heat from climate change than previously thought. This could mean the Earth will warm even faster in the future than scientists have predicted.



2. Abrupt climate change has happened in the past and could fall ahead. Thwaites Glacier in the West Antarctic and the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation are two areas of concern. https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2018/10/unknowingly-on-edge-of-a-climate-precipice/
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Unknowingly on edge of a climate 'precipice'? » Yale ...<https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2018/10/unknowingly-on-edge-of-a-climate-precipice/>
www.yaleclimateconnections.org
Scientists are keeping a close eye on the prospects for abrupt climate change, with some findings prompting increasing concerns.



3. US CO2 emissions from electric power generation have dropped more than a third since 2006. Lower demand (partly due to increasing efficiency) and growing use of renewable energy both played a part. https://aceee.org/blog/2018/11/eia-reduced-electric-demand-has
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EIA: Reduced electric demand has halved carbon emissions ...<https://aceee.org/blog/2018/11/eia-reduced-electric-demand-has>
aceee.org
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, acts as a catalyst to advance energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments, and behaviors. We believe that the United States can harness the full potential of energy efficiency to ...



4.  The Supreme Court has refused the government’s request to keep the Oregon Children’s Trust case from proceeding to trial. https://www.climateliabilitynews.org/2018/11/02/supreme-court-stay-juliana-climate-case/
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Supreme Court lifts stay, allows kids climate case to proceed<https://www.climateliabilitynews.org/2018/11/02/supreme-court-stay-juliana-climate-case/>
www.climateliabilitynews.org
By Karen Savage. The landmark youth-led climate lawsuit, Juliana v.United States, overcame what could be the final two hurdles before trial when both the Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refused Trump administration appeals on Friday to halt the case.. The Supreme Court vacated a stay issued two weeks ago by Chief Justice John Roberts and ruled that the trial should proceed.



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