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<font size="+2" face="Calibri"><i><b>January</b></i></font><font
size="+2" face="Calibri"><i><b> 24, 2024</b></i></font><font
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<i>[ Climate Update - Neil deGrasse Tyson - informal overview - 16
min video in the happy talk tone ]</i><br>
<b>How 2023 Broke Our Climate Models with Neil deGrasse Tyson &
Gavin Schmidt</b><br>
StarTalk<br>
Jan 23, 2024 Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...<br>
Why were climate models so wrong about 2023? Neil deGrasse Tyson
learns about why 2023 was hotter than we expected it to be and what
effects need to be factored into future climate modeling with
climatologist at NASA Goddard Institute, Gavin Schmidt. <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHJKKsOHtAk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHJKKsOHtAk</a>
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<i>[ reading from Mother Jones article, ]</i><br>
<b>AI and Climate Mayhem: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly</b><br>
Paul Beckwith<br>
Jan 22, 2024<br>
Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts on climate change mayhem is a
double-edged sword.<br>
Can we use AI to fight climate change, or is its ability on the dark
side to generate misinformation and disinformation too powerfully
overwhelming.<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cogaznUEa9M">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cogaznUEa9M</a><br>
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<i>[ a premature announcement - not ready for prime time - a nice
idea tho ]</i><br>
<b>Announcing ClimateGPT: The First Open Source Foundational AI
Platform Dedicated to Addressing the Impact of Climate Change</b><br>
AppTek<br>
NEWS PROVIDED BY<br>
19 Jan, 2024<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/announcing-climategpt-the-first-open-source-foundational-ai-platform-dedicated-to-addressing-the-impact-of-climate-change-302038979.html">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/announcing-climategpt-the-first-open-source-foundational-ai-platform-dedicated-to-addressing-the-impact-of-climate-change-302038979.html</a><br>
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<p><i>[ Artificial Intelligence on climate ask ClimateGPT ]</i><br>
<b>ClimateGPT</b><br>
Alien from a planet that has stopped global warming, here to share
unique insights in climate change and climate tech.<br>
By LEE CHERN WEI<br>
Sign up for ChatGPT Plus to chat with ClimateGPT<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://chat.openai.com/g/g-mALBt24dr-climategpt">https://chat.openai.com/g/g-mALBt24dr-climategpt</a></p>
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<p><b>User inquiry:</b> Humans should be well informed about
global warming and climate destabilization - in a one line
summary, what are the most important recent news items on the
subject for today. <br>
ChatGPT <br>
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<p>I apologize for the inconvenience, but it seems there was an
issue with retrieving the recent news items on global warming
and climate destabilization. I recommend checking reputable news
sources such as BBC, CNN, or The Guardian for the latest updates
on this topic.<br>
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User</b><br>
On climate change, what are the more important scientific
insights that humans seem to be missing<br>
ChatGPT<br>
While I can't provide real-time updates, as of my last knowledge
update in January 2022, there were several important scientific
insights related to climate change that people might not be
fully aware of. These include:<br>
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Tipping Points: Scientists have raised concerns about potential
tipping points in the climate system, where small changes could
lead to abrupt and irreversible consequences, such as the
collapse of major ice sheets or shifts in ocean circulation
patterns.<br>
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Ocean Acidification: Climate change isn't just about rising
temperatures; it also leads to increased levels of carbon
dioxide (CO2) being absorbed by the oceans, causing ocean
acidification. This can harm marine ecosystems and species.<br>
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Permafrost Thaw: The thawing of permafrost in the Arctic
releases large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into
the atmosphere, which can accelerate global warming.<br>
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Feedback Loops: There are various feedback loops in the climate
system that can amplify warming. For example, as Arctic ice
melts, it reduces the Earth's reflectivity, leading to more heat
absorption and further ice melt.<br>
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Impact on Biodiversity: Climate change poses a severe threat to
biodiversity. Shifts in temperature and habitats can lead to
species extinction and disruptions in ecosystems.<br>
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Social and Economic Impacts: Beyond environmental effects,
climate change has significant social and economic consequences,
including displacement of communities due to sea-level rise and
increased frequency of extreme weather events.<br>
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Long-Term Effects: Climate change isn't just a problem for
future generations; its effects are already being felt today,
and its long-term consequences could be severe if mitigation
efforts are not taken seriously.<br>
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Please note that the understanding of climate change is
continually evolving as new research is conducted, so it's
essential to stay informed through reputable scientific sources
for the latest insights and developments.<br>
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User</b><br>
Jan 2022 is not a current enough to command respect for climate
knowledge. <br>
ChatGPT<br>
I understand your concern, and I apologize for not being able to
provide more up-to-date information on climate change. Since my
knowledge is based on information available up to January 2022,
I recommend checking reputable scientific journals, government
agencies, and climate research organizations for the most
current and respected insights into climate change... <br>
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<i>[ UN shames UK]</i><br>
<b>UN expert condemns UK crackdown on environmental protest</b><br>
UN special rapporteur on environmental defenders says he is
seriously concerned about ‘regressive new laws’<br>
Five examples of the UK’s crackdown on climate protesters<br>
Sandra Laville Environment correspondent<br>
Tue 23 Jan 2024 06.34 EST<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/23/un-expert-condemns-uk-crackdown-on-environmental-protest">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/23/un-expert-condemns-uk-crackdown-on-environmental-protest</a><br>
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<i>[ Five examples of the UK’s crackdown on climate protesters ]</i><br>
<b>Five examples of the UK’s crackdown on climate protesters</b><br>
As UN expert says UK’s actions are chilling and regressive, we look
at some of the cases<br>
Sandra Laville<br>
Tue 23 Jan 2024<br>
As UN expert says UK’s actions are chilling and regressive, we look
at some of the cases<br>
UN expert condemns UK crackdown on environmental protest<i><br>
</i><br>
The UN special rapporteur on environmental defenders Michel Forst
has said the UK’s crackdown on climate protesters is chilling,
regressive and a restriction on fundamental freedoms.<i><br>
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We look at some of the cases:<br>
<blockquote>Defendants on trial for peaceful protest were forbidden
from mentioning the words climate change, fuel poverty or the
civil rights movement when they were on trial for public nuisance.
Several people, including a social worker, David Nixon, and the
Dorset councillor Giovanna Lewis, were jailed for contempt of
court when they defied the restrictions to explain their
motivations for taking action to the jury.<br>
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A retired social worker, Trudi Warner, is being prosecuted for
contempt of court for holding up a sign outside a court defending
the right of juries to decide a case on their conscience. The
decision to prosecute was made by the then solicitor general
Michael Tomlinson KC, a minister and the Conservative MP for Mid
Dorset and North Poole.<br>
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Stephen Gingell, 57, was jailed for six months after pleading
guilty to taking part in a peaceful slow march protest on a London
road. The sentence is thought to be the first jailing under the
Public Order Act 2023, which includes an offence of “interference
with key national infrastructure”. Gingell is appealing.<br>
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Civil injunctions have been issued to hundreds of individuals.
National Highways has injunctions covering 4,300 miles of
motorways and major A roads. Anyone who breaches this injunction
faces imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. Any corporation can
apply for a civil injunction, and individuals can be punished
without a trial.<br>
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Marcus Decker and Morgan Trowland made history as the peaceful
protesters who have received the longest jail sentences in modern
history in the UK when they were sentenced to two years and seven
months, and three years respectively for public nuisance. They
climbed the Queen Elizabeth II bridge over the Dartford Crossing
and unveiled a banner for Just Stop Oil in 2022. The longest jail
term issued to the suffragettes was three months.<i><br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/23/five-examples-of-the-uks-crackdown-on-climate-protesters">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/23/five-examples-of-the-uks-crackdown-on-climate-protesters</a><i><br>
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</font><font face="Calibri"> <i>[The news archive - early IPCC ]</i></font><br>
<font face="Calibri"> <font size="+2"><i><b>January 24, 2007 </b></i></font>
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<font face="Calibri"> </font> January 24, 2007: "CBS Evening News"
provides a sneak preview of the 4th IPCC report.<br>
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href="http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/climate-change-cause-effect/">http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/climate-change-cause-effect/</a>
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