Cop 26, Virtual?
An excellent note by Fiona Harvey supporting an in-person cop 26 event this year in Glasgow rather than a virtual version.
May 14, 2021•11 min
Ocean Matters Podcast
A Podcast dedicated to the love and preservation of the oceans. Past, Present & Future. Raising Awareness every step of the Way.
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The term 'doom' was not always about gloom.
Why is the Germanic derived word 'doom' associated with disaster? Originally published in the guardian.
May 14, 2021•3 min
Global heating pace risks 'unstoppable sea level rise as Antarctic ice sheet melts.
The 'runaway train' effect would be triggered once the Antarctic ice sheets would melt. Urging us to do all we can to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
May 06, 2021•9 min
Dare we hope? Climate challenges, what are the odds?
The challenges offered by the climate crisis often make us wonder what are the odds, but just like in the movie we cannot really spend any time on the odds. Here is an article that was authored by Rebecca Solnit reminding us of the need to keep moving forward in addressing every challenge. Originally published in the Guardian.
May 03, 2021•11 min
Climate Change: Scenarios for France
A few degrees more and the face of the planet will change. A recent article in numerama.com called 'the summers of our youth won't be coming back' focuses on France and the many implications of the effects of climate change.
Apr 21, 2021•17 min
The Ocean Matters Podcast, a reminder of what it's about!
A few words to remind what the podcast is all about.
Apr 17, 2021•4 min
Earth 300, a new vessel for 2025
A new design, set to launch in 2025 looking to study the oceans... zero emissions... using nuclear!
Apr 15, 2021•5 min
Arctic exploration – An Irishman’s Diary on the Northwest Passage
We speak of Arctic expeditions like a simple exercise, and although with climate change some of the challenges have been reduced, I found a great article to remind ourselves of the many expeditions that ended up on the bottom of the sea. The original article can be found at https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/arctic-exploration-an-irishman-s-diary-on-the-northwest-passage-1.4205254
Mar 31, 2021•9 min
The Glacialis Expedition, 2021, sailing from the Azores to the Baffin Sea.
A few words on the exciting new expedition headed by Virginie Wyss. A human adventure in the Arctic that combines Science & Education. Please view the website glacialis.ch
Mar 25, 2021•10 min
HMS Challenger, The Voyage that birthed Oceanography
A few words on the 1870s voyage that still serves as a reference for research studies today, as it collected and organised all kinds of knowledge that turns out to be of key reference for much of today's climate research. Article can be found at www.BBC.com/travel/story/20200719-hms-challenger-the-voyage-that-birthed-oceanography
Mar 22, 2021•14 min
Plastic Odyssey, the Vessel leaves the Shipyard!
A few words on the progress of the Plastic Odyssey, an outstanding group of people who went from beach cleanups to being fully dedicated to raising awareness on plastic waste around the world. From Beach Cleanup to a full blown-up dynamic NGO! Please feel free to visit their website and see whether you can help them, or be a city that they visit on their world tour! The website https://plasticodyssey.org/
Mar 20, 2021•7 min
Jacques Yves Cousteau, a key role in Oceanography
The name Cousteau, often is mentionned, however few realise the key role he has in the world of Oceanography. In fewer words, he brought the world of the oceans to viewers around the world through television and film. Please find an article on the topic at https://d-f-plumley.medium.com/from-the-bottom-of-the-ocean-to-your-television-screen-jacques-yves-cousteau-724b5399de79
Mar 17, 2021•7 min
Lenka Petrakova, challenging the 8th Continent through design
A few words on Lenka Petrakova inspired from her webpage and an article called 8th Continent hopes to positively impact the ocean by skimming waste off the surface of the water and recycling plastics all while at sea. You can view it at https://mymodernmet.com/8th-continent-lenka-petrakova-grand-prix/ For further info https://petrakovalenka.myportfolio.com/8th-continent
Mar 11, 2021•6 min
Clarifying the 30x30 promoted by WSL
I recently heard a podcast called SurfSplendor, where Zach Plopper of Wildcoast.org took the time not only to share his work but also to address the different challenges that the 30x 30 promoted by WSL is having in terms of misunderstandings. Zach Plopper did a wonderful exercise in underlying its importance while explaining the different issues around the actual process mainly due to the fact that the exercise of Marine Protected Areas, or protected areas is still young. Please feel free to vie...
Mar 10, 2021•10 min
The road to a blue-green recovery, by Peter Thomson
I share an article I found by Peter Thomson, UN Special Envoy for the Ocean. For viewing the original article please view https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2020/5/28/the-road-to-a-blue-green-recovery
Mar 06, 2021•13 min
What can corporations do to help save the ocean?
A few words in al jazeera by Peter Thomson on the role corporations could take which I chose to read out and comment on. Original article can be found at https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/1/13/what-can-corporations-do-to-help-save-the-ocean
Mar 06, 2021•10 min
A 10-step plan to save our seas
A quick read of an article that was posted on the World Economic Forum, proposing a 10 point solution on how to save the seas. It was authored by Douglas McCauley, UoCalifornia Santa Barbara, Member of Friends of the Ocean Action, Director Benioff Ocean Initiative Please find the article at https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/02/a-10-step-plan-to-save-our-oceans/
Mar 05, 2021•10 min
How marine protected areas help safeguard the ocean
On the topic of healing the oceans, I recently found an article in the conservation.com that I believe to be of relevance. Please find the original article at https://theconversation.com/how-marine-protected-areas-help-safeguard-the-ocean-152516
Mar 03, 2021•8 min
30 percent by 2030? Study maps out how to protect the world’s oceans
A few words on offered solutions for the oceans. This article was found in Mongabay, more specifically at https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/30-percent-by-2030-study-maps-out-how-to-protect-the-worlds-oceans/
Mar 03, 2021•9 min
Plastic is part of the carbon cycle and needs to be included in climate calculations
I recently found an article on the effects of plastics and how they should be included in climate calculations. The article can be found at https://theconversation.com/plastic-is-part-of-the-carbon-cycle-and-needs-to-be-included-in-climate-calculations-154730
Mar 02, 2021•6 min
Why a net‑zero future depends on the ocean's ability to absorb carbon
A short article I found within Phys.org reminding us of the capital importance and role of the oceans in supporting the healing of the planet, which reminds us how much more we should be caring about the oceans ! For further reading of the article please find it at Why a net‑zero future depends on the ocean's ability to absorb carbon
Mar 01, 2021•9 min
UN climate report a ‘red alert’ for the planet: Guterres
Nations are “nowhere close” to the level of action needed to fight global warming, a UN climate action report said on Friday, urging countries to adopt stronger and more ambitious plans to reach the Paris Agreement goals, and limit the temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, by the end of the century. I read the article posted on https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/02/1085812
Feb 27, 2021•4 min
Scientists see stronger evidence of slowing Atlantic Ocean circulation, an 'Achilles' heel' of the climate, an article by Chris Mooney and Andrew Freedman
On the topic of picking up trends and patterns with regard to Climate Change, a recent article in the Washington Post, authored by Chris Mooney and Andrew Freedman, title in the subject line, offers a comprehensive analysis on how assumptions and conclusions are carried out.
Feb 27, 2021•9 min
Fighting Sea Level Rise the Natural Way, an article from the Public Policy Institute of California
I found an article conveying the importance of natural ecosystems for the well being of water issues in light of the rise of the oceans. The issues of engineering and the opportunity we currently have to do things right in this period of accelerated climate change. The article is an interview of Laetitia Grenier by the PPIC. You can find the original article at https://www.ppic.org/blog/fighting-sea-level-rise-the-natural-way/
Feb 26, 2021•7 min
The threat of high-probability ocean ‘tipping points’ by Dr Helene Martins
I share and read an article which allows us to 'articulate' and get a 'visual map' of what the effects of climate change look like and what the impact of these 'tipping points are. The original article was authored by Dr Helene Martins, science communicator in the Rossby Centre at the Swedish Meterological and Hydrological Institute. Please feel free to read the original article on carbonbrief.org at https://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-the-threat-of-high-probability-ocean-tipping-points...
Feb 26, 2021•11 min
Attenborough's stark warning on climate change: 'It's already too late'
The veteran broadcaster tells the UN Security Council the climate crisis is the "biggest threat to security" humans have faced. Please find the article on https://news.sky.com/story/attenboroughs-stark-warning-on-climate-change-its-already-too-late-12226694
Feb 26, 2021•6 min
The United States Officially Rejoins the Paris Agreement
A quick read on the press release by the US dept of State confirming that the USA is rejoining the Paris Agreement. Article found at www.state.gov/the-united-states-officially-rejoins-the-paris-agreement/
Feb 22, 2021•3 min
Swiss Coral Reefs - Marie Griesmar and Ulrike Pfreundt create Rrreefs.com
Last recording I was so enthousiastic about Rrreefs.com that I butchered the recording. This time I took a little longer and actually read in part the article I published on https://d-f-plumley.medium.com/swiss-coral-reefs-by-ulrike-pfreundt-marie-griesmar-8c6cab276c89
Feb 19, 2021•6 min
A Formula That Explains Where We Need to Invest in Climate Innovation, by Bill Gates
Bill Gates shares his perspective on how to address climate change in his new book, here is a small part of it that I stumbled upon in Time.com.
Feb 15, 2021•13 min
ChangeNow2021 - The largest Impact Gathering in the World
A few words on the up and coming Change Now Summit in Paris, May 27 to 29 2021 in Paris. Please enjoy the podcast, view their website and look forward to meet you there. https://www.changenow.world/
Feb 05, 2021•8 min
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