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About paulbeckwith

Well known climate science educator; Part-time Geography professor (climatology, oceanography, environmental issues), University of Ottawa. Physicist. Engineer. Master's Degree in Science in Laser Optics, Bachelors of Engineering, in Engineering Physics. Won Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario gold medal. Also interested in investment and start-ups in climate solutions, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Avid chess player, and likes restoring old homes. Married with children.

What Happens in the Arctic Affects Antarctica and Cats

Posted on February 26, 2017 by paulbeckwith

What Happens in the Arctic Affects Antarctica and Cats // Published on Feb 24, 2017 Did you hear that many (some?, half?) of the ultra-rich are preparing for abrupt climate change by buying spaces underground, and in spots like New … Continue reading →

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Questioning Human Extinction Worldviews

Posted on February 22, 2017 by paulbeckwith

Questioning Human Extinction Worldviews // Published on Feb 20, 2017 Are people relieved when they learn that humans (including them) will not be extinct in 18 months? Surprisingly not. Instead of relief, many vigorously attack any opposing view, and cling … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Distortions In Human Extinction Beliefs

Posted on February 19, 2017 by paulbeckwith

      Cognitive Distortions In Human Extinction Beliefs // Published on Feb 18, 2017 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a powerful technique often used by mental health practitioners to help patients deal with mental and emotional ailments. In CBT thinking, … Continue reading →

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Climate Mayhem: ACTION, Not Despair

Posted on February 15, 2017 by paulbeckwith

Climate Mayhem: ACTION, not despair // Published on Feb 15, 2017 I reflect on abrupt climate change. Where we are now, how bad it is, and what is in store for us. I talk methane, extreme weather, Arctic sauna, jet streams, … Continue reading →

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Methane Clathrate Gun: Pea-shooter or Bazooka?

Posted on February 11, 2017 by paulbeckwith

Here is the first of six videos. ‘Will Methane Clathrate Gun Only Fire Blanks?’ // Published on Feb 10, 2017. Will a huge burst of methane gas be released from hydrates/clathrates in the Arctic as abrupt climate change takes out … Continue reading →

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My Predictions: Near-Term Climate System Mayhem

Posted on January 30, 2017 by paulbeckwith

My Predictions: Near-Term Climate System Mayhem // Published on Jan 30, 2017 Complete loss of Arctic sea ice & snow cover year-round. Country-sized glaciers from Greenland & Antarctica crashing into the oceans causing massive tsunamis & raising sea-levels by at … Continue reading →

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Weighing Solar Radiation Management Options

Posted on January 29, 2017 by paulbeckwith

Weighing Solar Radiation Management Options // Published on Jan 29, 2017 To have a fighting chance of arresting abrupt climate change we must deploy Solar Radiation Management Tech to cool our planet and buy us time to remove carbon dioxide … Continue reading →

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Carbon Dioxide Removal From Atmosphere

Posted on January 28, 2017 by paulbeckwith

Carbon Dioxide Removal Ideas // Published on Jan 27, 2017 Climate rates of change are abruptly spiralling upwards. Although we must slash fossil fuel emissions, that alone will not restore climate stability. Like the proverbial roadrunner charging over a precipice … Continue reading →

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Methane Burps and Farts

Posted on January 21, 2017 by paulbeckwith

Do you think good old Aristotelian Techne [1] or something darker like Thanatos [2] can help us better grasp or instead accept what is barreling down on our planet (dk), or more like, as Paul calls them, ‘methane burps and farts’? … Continue reading →

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