Climate goals

 By Tjeerd Royaards

Insane temperature increase next year

 From Zeke Hausfather

I'm not sure folks have realized just how crazy the second half of 2026 and 2027 will be for global temperatures – on the back of a record-smashing El Niño event. Here is my latest estimate of where both years will end up compared to global temperatures since 1850.

We're racing towards 2 degrees increase in temperatures since the 19th century.  And look how bad things already are.  The rate of increase is accelerating. 

Yet our politicians and CEOs lie to us, pretend to care, but take no action to slash emissions.  

Trees as air conditioning

 Hat tip to Christoph Chorherr

[In German; Google translation below]

"Ein ausgewachsener Laubbaum kann an einem heißen Sommertag etwa 300 bis 500 Liter Wasser verdunsten. Bei einer Verdunstung von 400 Litern pro Tag entspricht das einer Kühlenergie von ca 270 kWh" Zum Vergleich. Das entspricht 4-6 kleineren Klimaanlagen (je 2-3 Kw Kühhleistung." orf.at/stories/3427...

"A mature deciduous tree can evaporate approximately 300 to 500 liters of water on a hot summer day. At an evaporation rate of 400 liters per day, this corresponds to a cooling energy of about 270 kWh."

For comparison, this is equivalent to 4-6 small air conditioners (each with 2-3 kW cooling capacity).

See also The magic of trees

Sightseeing Europe

 By Tjeerd Royaards

Driving electric 4 times cheaper

 From Chris Meder (EVCurve Futurist)

Driving electric is up to 4× cheaper than petrol. 100 km costs: ⛽Petrol: $22–$33 ⚡EV (home, 6pm): $5.90 ☀️EV (midday solar): $1.20 Same distance. Massive difference. Plus no servicing or oil changes. Around $4k saved every year —a family holiday instead of fuel bills.⚡ #Bettrification #EVs #Save

In the US, these calculations would differ, because petrol isn't taxed there as heavily as it is in Australia.  However, electricity is also cheaper there in most states.

Escape reality

 By Dutch cartoonist Tjeerd Royaards

Temperature extremes off the charts

From Nahel Belgherze

Bordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025. This is deeply shocking.

 

We face a climate catastrophe, and politicians, CEOs and the "elite" do nothing to slash emissions, and in many cases actually attempt to reverse climate-saving initiatives.