Category Archives: Chart

Brutal Logic

Posted on April 23, 2013 by mrchumpy

I think it might be useful to take another look at where we are on climate change, and where we’re going: Since we started burning fossil fuels 150 years ago, the global temperatures have risen more than 1.5°F (0.8°C) World … Continue reading →

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Feeding Frenzy

Posted on April 12, 2013 by mrchumpy

Here’s a simple truth: in the Western world we take our food for granted. We have little idea where it comes from, and we always assume that supermarket shelves will be stocked with delicious, affordable eats. But what if our … Continue reading →

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SAIL

Posted on April 1, 2013 by mrchumpy

    If you were around this weekend, you know that Saturday was a gorgeous Spring day — the sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the streets were full of people relieved that winter was finally in the rear-view mirror … Continue reading →

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Infographics make my job easy

Posted on March 12, 2013 by mrchumpy

  Infographic that spells out the temperature scenarios for a climate change world, when they’re coming and what they mean. Spread this around! (click to enlarge)

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Climate Talk – Uncle Ramey and Aunt Carol, 1/17/13

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mrchumpy

In my continuing effort to find challenging audiences and expand these climate talks outside my circle of Boston friends, I was pleased to accept a dinner invite from my Uncle Ramey and Aunt Carol. Ramey is my mother’s oldest brother … Continue reading →

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Weak Sauce

Posted on February 13, 2013 by mrchumpy

When Obama opened his mouth to speak about climate change during the State of the Union last night, my heart skipped a beat. Maybe it was the way that Joe Biden rocketed out of his chair to applaud, or the … Continue reading →

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Sky’s the limit

Posted on February 6, 2013 by mrchumpy

By taking an objective look at the data, it’s clear that solar power has caught up to fossil fuels in terms of cost and efficiency. But though they’re roughly equal now, it won’t stay like this for long: solar will keep on … Continue reading →

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Bridge fuel to nowhere

Posted on January 4, 2013 by mrchumpy

Since I started giving talks, the subject of natural gas has come up a lot (see Greg and Jasmine, Kristen, Jeff and Toni, or Jon and Jenni).  When it does, I often refer to it as a “bridge fuel” – a … Continue reading →

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Loosening the bolts

Posted on December 18, 2012 by mrchumpy

The Limits To Growth makes it pretty clear that resource shortages are going to be the driving force behind this century’s economic collapse and massive reduction in human population.  In today’s world of abundance, however, that’s a hard concept to … Continue reading →

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UN Climate Change Conference

Posted on November 25, 2012 by mrchumpy

The UN Climate Change Conference (nicknamed COP18) starts tomorrow in Qatar…good luck to all participating countries and happy negotiating.  The infographic below is a great primer, laying out the current states of climate politics and worldwide carbon emissions.  

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