By Theodora Filis There is a 98% likelihood that at least one of the next five years, and the five-year period as a whole, will be the warmest on record. o Highest temperatures ever recorded o The fastest melting of sea ice ever seen in the Arctic o Record rainfalls o Global Raging Wildfires Our planet’s CO2 level is too high. The current global average concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is (0.04%) 421 ppm as of May 2022. This is an increase of 50% since the start of the Industrial Revolution, up from 280 ppm during the 10,000 years prior to the mid-18th century. Late June 2023 ushered in a significant shift in weather and melting for Greenland, particularly for the southern portion of the ice sheet, known as South Dome, where melting is currently at a record pace. Melting along the northern rim of the ice sheet is also greater than average. These changes are a result of a shift in the air circulation, associated with negative North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) index values. Unless
It is imperative we all pay attention to the impact of our collective and personal actions on the environment. During the next decade, our global community will be unable to deal effectively with the formidable environmental challenges posed by decades of environmental mismanagement. There are many environmental issues I write about in this blog, some will scare you, and it is my hope, these articles will give you a reason to question and search for answers.