Climate Change Catalog
Since climate change is a top priority for our members, our State and National Issues Subcommittee has compiled a catalog of materials that offer informative and interesting insights into this important topic.
If you view material within the catalog, please consider sharing your thoughts and feedback by sending a brief email to mpot@charter.net.
Who's Delaying Climate Action in Massachusetts? Twelve Findings
This 36-page statistical study was produced for the Climate Social Science Network by the Climate and Development Lab of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society. It discusses the patterns of support or opposition for climate-related bills in the Massachusetts state legislature. This study was also presented as a webinar and includes an optional evaluation form.
Phasing Out Gasoline Here and Around the World
This 87-minute-long webinar was produced by the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. It addresses various issues related mainly to replacing gas-powered automobiles with electric vehicles.
Deep Dive into Electric Vehicle Batteries
This hour-long webinar was produced by the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. It addresses various issues related to battery technology used primarily, but not exclusively, for electric vehicles.
New York Times Magazine: The Climate Issue, June 2021
There are 5 interesting articles related to climate change:
1. "Has the Carbontech Revolution Begun?" (by J. Gertner, June 23) discusses technology to remove carbon dioxide and the need to make the practice profitable.
2. "What If American Democracy Fails the Climate Crisis?" (by E. Klein, June 25) addresses whether American democracy is capable of addressing climate change and the consequences if it cannot.
3. "Can Massive Cargo Ships Use Wind to Go Green?" (by A. Almendral, June 24) discusses carbon spewed into the atmosphere by cargo vessels and possible efforts to reduce it.
4. "The Little Hedge Fund Taking Down Big Oil" (by J.C. Aguirre, June 23) discusses the efforts of an activist investment firm to reduce Exxon-Mobil's carbon footprint.
5. "Climate Change Is Destroying My Country. The Nations Causing It Must Help" (by B. Ferguson, June 23) discusses how island nations pay the price for the emissions of wealthier nations.
Solar Roadways: Solar Panels for Every Walking and Driving Surface
This interesting topic can be reviewed via the following link: https://solarroadways.com.
To review the following State and National Issues Subcommittee materials, please contact the subcommittee chair, Mike Potishnak, at mpot@charter.net.
The Basics of Carbon Capture Technology
This PowerPoint presentation explains the basics of carbon capture technology as it relates to electric power production and industrial processes such as cement manufacturing and natural gas processing. Its potential and limitations in addressing climate change are discussed.
What Electric Power Systems Need to Do When the Sun Doesn't Shine and the Wind Doesn't Blow
This in-depth presentation concerns the challenges and risks involved with decarbonizing our nation's electric power systems, particularly how to achieve acceptable levels of reliability, keep energy costs affordable for consumers, and meet climate objectives. The presentation is best provided in an "in person" setting as opposed to over Zoom. A reality check on the Green New Deal's suggestion that the electric power grid can be 100% renewable in 10 years is included.
Miscellaneous Documents Related to Human-Caused Climate Change
The subcommittee has archived about a dozen documents that address various aspects of the mechanics and reality of climate change. These documents will be provided to interested parties upon request.
Challenges in Replacing Fossil Fuel Electric Generation with Climate-Friendly Resources
This document primarily attempts to do a "CNN-type reality check" on the Green New Deal's aspiration of having our electric power systems become 100% renewable in 10 years. There is some technical detail that addresses the need to preserve reliable operations of the power system.