Groundbreaking new climate research

Today, I’m pleased to share news of a groundbreaking scientific development that you can be a part of.   Read this issue on the UCS website. Science—and scientists—face attacks every day. But you know that scientific facts are critical to working toward a healthy environment and a safer world. This holiday season, defend science by making a tax-deductible gift to the Union of Concerned Scientists.     Dear Friend, Powerful new research now documents that nearly two-thirds of carbon pollution can be directly traced back to carbon extracted from the earth by just 90 entities. And I bet you already know who's most responsible—Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Peabody Coal are all among the top producers, along with state-owned organizations such as Saudi Aramco. This new research can be a game changer in our efforts to reduce global warming emissions—but only if we work together to fully document the effects and damages of climate change and get the message out there. See below for how you can help.—Karla Science in Action Hold polluters accountable. This groundbreaking new research could be a game changer—but not if no one hears about it! While we all use energy, these companies have worked for decades to limit our choices to their dirty, yet profitable, fuels. Help spread the word about this cutting-edge scientific development and ensure we'll be able to hold these carbon producers accountable. Share:   Cartoon of the Month   Links for You Click to view larger image. Share:         Bloomberg: Global warming fight advances with first steps on treaty.  UCS's book, Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low Carbon Living, makes a great holiday gift!  The Guardian: Just 90 companies caused two-thirds of man-made global warming emissions.  New UCS report: Climate friendly land use.   Ask a Scientist Roberto Mera, Ph.D., Kendall Science Fellow in Climate Attribution "How accurate are existing computer modeling techniques and can we be confident that they identify human activities as the primary cause of global warming?"—T. Fulmer, Lititz PA Climate scientists have made many improvements to computer models over the years that have increased their accuracy and reliability. These advances have allowed scientists to show, unequivocally, that human activities are the major driver of global warming. During the last five years, for example, climate scientists have made dramatic advances in their ability to track two key climate indicators—ocean heat content and Arctic sea ice seasonal cycles. MORE Share:   Do you have a question for UCS scientists? Submit your question today. This Just In United Nations Climate talks provide just enough to move process forward. Last month, in the shadow of Typhoon Haiyan’s destruction in the Philippines, UCS staff joined delegates from more than 190 nations in Warsaw, Poland, for the annual U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations. Countries provided the bare minimum needed to move forward on a climate deal and discussed limited, near-term actions to reduce global warming emissions. One shining light in the negotiations was work to reduce emissions from deforestation and tropical forest degradation where parties came together, worked through tough disagreements, and negotiated a program that will save forests, benefit forest communities, and reduce emissions. MORE Share:       With science under attack from many quarters, meet six champions of science who fought back this year. MORE     Michael Halpern: Nelson Mandela and the Politics of Science   Peter Frumhoff: Who Is Responsible for Climate Change? New Study Identifies the Top 90 Producers of Industrial Carbon Emissions   Adam Markham: What do Hurricane Sandy and Typhoon Haiyan Tell Us About What the U.S. and the Philippines Have in Common?   Michael Halpern: Francesca Grifo to Oversee Scientific Integrity at the EPA MORE     Looks like #hydrogen cars may be joining the party in earnest in 2014. http://www.sfgate.com/business/... @cafcp #HalftheOil #LCFS   This Turkey Day, remember these 6 quick tips to maximize your #fueleconomy: http://bit.ly/1cRj86R   The Obama administration missed a chance to change the nuclear weapons policy framework in Asia http://allthingsnuclear.org/ @gkucs   Coal Mining and Public Health: http://ow.ly/raT33 How the coal industry, lawyers, and doctors have betrayed miners and their families MORE DEFEND SCIENCE! Your commitment to UCS ensures that scientific facts inform decisions that affect our environment, our health, and our security. Donate today. 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