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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.

Our Climate System In A Nutshell

Posted on June 23, 2016 by paulbeckwith

Our Climate System In A Nutshell // Published on Jun 19, 2016 I teach climatology to second year Geography university students and on a recent midterm AI asked: “Describe the climate system of the Earth starting at the sun.” It … Continue reading →

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Melting Arctic, Gulf Stream, and Severe Weather – Part 2

Posted on June 22, 2016 by paulbeckwith

Wolfgang’s first interview with Paul was considered by many, to be an excellent Podcast. Some even suggested it was among Paul’s best (dk). We continue by sharing from Wolfgang’s particularly excellent and firm capture of Paul’s predominating objective and scientific … Continue reading →

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Biosphere Restoration To Save Our Souls From Climate Change

Posted on June 21, 2016 by paulbeckwith

Biosphere Restoration To Save Our Souls From Climate Change // Published on Jun 19, 2016 A bunch of my friends generated this slide presentation that I walk you through here. We clearly illustrate the dire state of global biomass (plants … Continue reading →

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Climate Barstool, Leg Two: Deploy Solar Radiation Management Cooling

Posted on June 21, 2016 by paulbeckwith

  Climate Barstool Leg 2: Deploy Solar Radiation Management (SRM) Cooling // Published on Jun 19, 2016 We must deploy Solar Radiation Management (SRM) methods to cool the planet. Along with Leg 1 (zeroing emissions), SRM is Leg 2. People … Continue reading →

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Climate System Change, “Too Late” or NOT “Too Late”?

Posted on June 19, 2016 by paulbeckwith

Climate System Change. “Too Late” or NOT “Too Late”? // Published on Jun 19, 2016 Which is correct regarding the abrupt climate system change that humanity has set into motion? What does this phrase “Too Late” really mean anyway. Too … Continue reading →

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Climate Barstool, Leg One

Posted on June 18, 2016 by paulbeckwith

Climate Barstool LEG One: Zero Fossil Fuel Emissions // Published on Jun 16, 2016 In order to stabilize our climate system and avoid utter devastation of our societies we need to deploy my metaphorical Three-legged Barstool with extreme urgency. Here I discuss … Continue reading →

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New Podcast: Melting Arctic and Effect on Gulf Stream

Posted on June 16, 2016 by paulbeckwith

One of Paul’s very best.  This is five out of four stars on the Paul-O-meter.  And for those of you who might not yet have seen, Wolfgang Werminghausen has been producing excellent podcasts, often in English and uniquely so, alternating … Continue reading →

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Arctic Snow and Ice. Will They Stay or Will They Go?

Posted on June 12, 2016 by paulbeckwith

Published on Jun 12, 2016 Arctic sea ice extent, area and volume are at record lows this year. Will we have another record low year, or will conditions stabilize? What about Arctic snow cover? I discuss the present state of … Continue reading →

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Trip to Kansas, Extreme Weather Increasing by Factor of Ten to Twenty

Posted on June 3, 2016 by paulbeckwith

Rampant weather change all of the world.  So much to tell and share and speak of: As Wolfgang Werminghausen posted today:  ‘Extreme weather events accumulate all over the world, such as here in Germany: thunderstorms, storms, torrential rains. Professor Paul … Continue reading →

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