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Good News for Fish, But Not for Peer Review
Many people are concerned that if the oceans increase their uptake of carbon dioxide, the result will be ocean acidification that harms fish. But Alex Tabarrok reports in Marginal Revolution on a meta-analysis paper on 91 studies of such harm. The paper found that the bigger and more recent the studies are, the less the…
Why Is the Economist Magazine Pessimistic about Agriculture when the Climate News Is Good?
According to the Economist, some investors are betting that, as the climate warms, agriculture will become more profitable in high-latitude regions such as Canada’s Manitoba. Russia is already leasing uncultivated acreage on its eastern edge to Asian investors to produce soybeans. Furthermore, more carbon dioxide (the supposed cause of warming) helps vegetation grow. “The buildup…
Now the Good News: Montana Is Warmer
Compared to much of America, Montana has always been a harsh place to live. It’s high, dry, and cold. This kills bugs and discourages many others. But things are changing, many for the better. Here are the major climatic changes my wife, Ramona, and I witness from our ranch in Gallatin Valley, Montana, elevation one…
Climate Facts for Holiday Conversations (And More!)
*Alex Epstein shares “energy and climate” facts to use in holiday dinner conversations.
*Your dollars at work: EPA to grant $600 million for environmental justice. See how.
And more!