List of all material on climate change and appeal for help (v1.2)

ORGANIZATION AND FOCUS


The emphasis of these essays is on making you understand the problem and recognize it is real and what you individually can do.

In the first essay, I have put together practical and impactful concrete things you can do for climate change.

The major thrust of the science of climate series is science showing the solid basis for the scientific result that is understandable, so you know climate change is real, and why I am writing about it. Hopefully this motivates you to do the actions in the first essay and supporting set of essays.

The last set of supporting essays are often from the web and are an analysis of the key sectors for greenhouse emissions, and things you can do. One essay is on some consequences of climate change which might motivate you to take action. It ends with a rallying cry to explain the power of grassroots to motivate you to take action. 

The essays are razor focused on climate change and does not attempt to cover the much bigger subject of environment. Wherever possible I have written these for an international audience.

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THE BACKGROUND AND APPEAL FOR HELP:

I have finished part 1 of the science of climate series. In this part, I explain the science behind the overwhelming scientific consensus that climate change is caused by human activity. A very strong consensus also exists that greenhouse gases are the primary driver. 

I cannot prove the scientists are correct since their consensus result is derived from tens of thousands of scientific papers over decades, but what I did do is identify the key physics forces at play in the earth's thermodynamic equilibrium state that dictates earth's temperature and the degree of scientific consensus on the causative forces for climate change.

In my opinion, this material has value beyond just my blogs (which has a small distribution list of people I know). Exposure of this information to a much wider audience could be beneficial for our planet. 

I said in one of my starting blogs on this subject the following. 

My focus with the climate science essays is communicating the science hopefully more understandably and systematically to laymen. This will be the sole focus of the blogs going forward. As a writer, especially of science, this is an area I can contribute. Topics are drawn from Meteorology, Climatology and the Climate Scientific Consensus Result. 

 My motivation in writing these is not to challenge the science but to explain it to laymen. I fully accept the scientific method. The blogs could serve two purposes.

  • Education could motivate a person to get engaged or take action of some sort. This is the bigger use case.   
  • Climate science denial works because the rational objective laymen hearing it do not know the science and therefore swallow it. Education helps combat that. The denier however probably is unsalvageable and will just pick some other excuse to pin the denial on. Some deniers though are ignorant or actually don't believe the science and those are salvageable.  


To summarize on climate science deniers, there are three categories of deniers. 

1. Those who are using it as an excuse. Impossible to convince them but you can make them move out of denial of science to denial based on something else. 
2. Denial due to ignorance. Potential to convince by educating. 
3. Denial because they don't truly believe the science. Potential to convince by educating.

I am putting part 2 work on hold until a way is found to spread part 1 information more widely. The focus of part 2 is to show the science that ties the temperature of the earth to weather and climate events. Part 2 is a very significant effort, and I will undertake it only if a wider use beyond my blogs is found for part 1 and there is good evidence part 2 also has value for wider viewing.  

Adam Smith emphasized specialization and division of labor for a functioning capitalist economy. Each contributes according to their skill set which they hone and perfect. This is their contribution to the economy. They draw everything else from the economy. Bigger problems get solved or products built by each specialist adding their contribution. 

I am a science content creator for the climate science essays. Need to find other specialists to handle things like access and packaging and distribution of the info and figure out what is the best format or media to convey it. Will create more content in this area if there is demonstrable demand. I think of myself as a tool smith who is creating a subroutine that plugs into a larger program. A house is built brick by brick. Typically, such content info is adapted and embedded in a larger learning unit in some form by an organization. 

A good marketing friend of mine suggested a YouTube video or a podcast for part 1. Not sure that is the best vehicle or if it should be offered standalone. There is also an interconnected web of reasoning and I think you really need to read and ponder over it. I don't know. That is one suggestion. I am looking for anyone willing to assess if it should or should not be made available standalone and if so, undertake this work or figure out some other way to make this info available standalone in some form more widely. You can take the content yourself and do it.  You can post a comment to this blog to reach me. 

I think I have a product that climate activists, advocates, policy makers, educators and possibly media could be interested In. It could also be useful to a layman directly if made available. I have identified a target market for the product. Many people know about this content's existence. If no interest, the market has spoken that there is not enough value, and it remains closed in my blog site. My interest is in citizen education and awareness on just the science. 

Just to be clear, I am not a climate activist. I have no children, am an old, retired man, and although I might be inconvenienced later, I will soon pass. But I am very sympathetic to the cause. 
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?

What can be done about climate change by YOU? 


More on what you can do in the supporting essays. 

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THE SCIENCE OF CLIMATE SERIES:


Here is the list of essays in the science of climate series so far. 

Why am I writing about climate science?



Why should science be accepted?


Here is the science!!

PART 1:

Introduction


Foundational Concepts


Radiation and Greenhouse Effect 


Conduction and Convection


Earth's Energy Budget



Scientific Consensus (v1.1)



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APPENDIX 1: CLIMATE SCIENCE DENIAL DRILLDOWN:

Here is what copilot had to say about my statement on Climate Science deniers. 

Thank you for sharing your insights on climate science deniers! It’s indeed a complex issue and understanding the different categories of deniers can help inform effective communication and advocacy efforts. Let’s delve a bit deeper into each category:

  1. Excuse-Based Deniers:

    • These individuals may deny climate science because it serves as a convenient excuse for their own interests or actions. For example, fossil fuel industry representatives might deny climate change to protect their profits.
    • While it’s challenging to convince them directly, focusing on their target audience (such as shareholders, consumers, or policymakers) can be more effective. Educating these stakeholders about the scientific consensus and the consequences of climate change can lead to informed decision-making.

  2. Ignorance-Based Deniers:

    • Some people deny climate science due to lack of knowledge or misinformation. They may not fully understand the evidence supporting climate change.
    • Education plays a crucial role here. Providing clear, accessible information—whether through public awareness campaigns, school curricula, or community workshops—can help dispel myths and promote understanding.

  3. Belief-Based Deniers:

    • These deniers genuinely don’t believe in the science of climate change. Their denial is rooted in personal beliefs, ideology, or worldview.
    • Education remains essential. Engaging in respectful dialogue, emphasizing empirical evidence, and highlighting the consensus among climate scientists can gradually shift their perspective.

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APPENDIX 2: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Acknowledge class of 75 IITK forum and IIT science and technology forum for feedback from members and a few web content contributions at the end. Also acknowledge Class of 75 IITK forum to inspire me to take this on. 

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