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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.

Film

Say it once.  Say it twice.  But lots happening.  For friends and fans–I have been approached by a serious US based film maker, about being cast in a significant documentary on Abrupt or Rapid Climate Change.  We need to be … Continue reading

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Discuss Book with Naomi Klein

I did get to talk directly in person with Naomi Klein, author of the justly well regarded if not groundbreaking book, ‘The Shock Doctrine, The Rise of Disaster Capitalism‘, as to potentially collaborating on a book. Its early to say … Continue reading

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Abrupt Climate Change, From the Global to the Local, Public Lecture

Yikes.  No time for details.  But FYI, tonight I am lecturing on ‘Abrupt Climate Change, From the Global to the Local’  at my local community center.  Every bit helps.

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Climate Change, Renewable Energy Policy Event, Carleton University

Today and yesterday, October 1st and 2nd, there is a Climate Change and Renewable Energy Policy Event, at Carleton University, in Ontario if you are here or near here. ‘Join leading scholars and experts from across North America and Europe as … Continue reading

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700-Year-Old Skeletons Found Holding Hands

Never stop laughing (Paul): ‘For one medieval couple, “till death do us part” wasn’t nearly long enough. A team of archeologists excavating the Chapel of St. Morrell in England’s Leicestershire County recently discovered two skeletons buried with their arms entwined. … Continue reading

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Extinction Radio, Episode 28

I was interviewed today by Peter Melton, on Extinction Radio, last Wednesday, and is also posted under Media.  The entire show which also includes no less than Carolyn Baker, and Guy McPherson is shared here, and those with less time who … Continue reading

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Alberta scientists Call for Ottawa to Stop Muzzling Federal Researchers

That’s me on the left! ‘University of Alberta scientists join call for Ottawa to stop muzzling federal researchers, ‘A group of University of Alberta scientists is joining a national call for a new direction in science policy and an end … Continue reading

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List of Organizations Holding Position, Climate Change is Caused by Human Action

(List of Worldwide Scientific Organizations, That Hold the Position That Climate Change Has Been Caused by Human Action).  From CA.Gov, Governers Office of Planning and Research. Academia Chilena de Ciencias, Chile Academia das Ciencias de Lisboa, Portugal Academia de Ciencias … Continue reading

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Begun

This webpage has now gone into lift off.  Many tweets, Facebook posts, YouTube videos are already done, but a matter of aggregating and integrating it all.  Some might say prepare a meal, but I already have.  Prep done.  Serve the … Continue reading

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