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During a recent three-day conference organized by the Vatican, a climate report “On The Progression Of Climatic Disasters And Their Catastrophic Consequences” was presented to Pope Francis and warmly received by him.

This report provides a well illustrated easy to follow compilation and analysis of the progression of increasing climatic and geodynamic changes on Earth over the past 30 years, as well as their relationship with man-made factors that significantly exacerbate the climate situation. It also presents a forecast of exponential growth of cataclysms. All of the analysis is based on publicly available scientific reports.

In recent years, the number of climatic catastrophes around the planet have rapidly increased. Their momentum as captured in the scientific data is characterized by exponential growth. Cataclysms occur suddenly and in places they’ve never happened before, causing massive damage and loss of human lives. Unlike large isolated events of the past, currently natural disasters exhibit a steady upward trend, synchronous nature, and expanding geographical impact.

Such a rapid and sudden increase in climate, atmospheric and geodynamic catastrophes worldwide suggests that in conjunction with the anthropogenic factor, there is a tremendous amount of additional energy inside our planet. Beneath the Earth’s crust, there is a complex thermodynamic system that has been functioning for billions of years. Thanks to its stability, life on Earth is possible. Yet, any change in one of the underground layers affects the entire system, including the surface layer, where humans live.

The anthropogenic factor -- human activities that lead to an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere -- play a significant role in climate change. But there are also other, often underestimated factors that significantly impact climate changes such as natural cycles in geodynamics and astronomical processes of solar activity and Earth’s orbital variations that play a long-term key role in climate cycles. These can either amplify or mitigate the anthropogenic impact on Earth’s climate system.

The report projects economic losses will increase worldwide in proportion to the increase in frequency and intensity of natural disasters. As extreme climatic events become more intense and extreme, prices will surge and the economy for the entire world will become unstable in the context of global catastrophes caused by geodynamic and anthropogenic factors described in the report.

Latest scientific research projects a probability that by 2036 the viability of Earth’s biosphere could be threatened. The key goal of this report is to provide evidence that a solution to the problem of climate collapse exists.

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Expert bird surveyors with Birds Canada are monitoring the continuing effect of regenerative agriculture-practicing farms on the natural habitat of bird species at risk. Building on last year’s encouraging results, this year’s program has expanded to include a wider diversity of regenerative agriculture systems. Farmers continuing from last year’s study point out that their regenerative agriculture farms strive to work with nature and consider bird abundance as key indicators of their overall farm health, especially healthy soil and intact habitats such as grasslands and wetlands. Improvements in forage production and biodiversity in bird populations have been observed, including a number of bird species at risk.

This is a collaboration with Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA). The MFGA’s position statement on regenerative agriculture states an ultimate goal is producer profitability resulting from healthy agricultural lands being managed with wise land use practices that vastly improve soil, water and air quality. They believe Regenerative Agriculture farms strive to be part of a larger ecosystem, shifting the paradigm from prioritizing high yields above all else to establishing cycles of regeneration that improve long term land use via profit and ecosystem health.

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A new report from IDTechEx, “Electric and Fuel Cell Buses 2025-2045: Markets, Players, Technologies and Forecasts,” shows that use of electric buses has increased throughout America, Europe, India and other key regions in their efforts to reach zero emission targets. City buses are the perfect candidates for electrification due to their use of predictable routes and confinement to single metropolitan zones. The buses can be partially recharged during scheduled stops en route, and can be completely charged again overnight while parked in depots.

The coach market by contrast is stagnant and almost completely diesel. The biggest hurdle to overcome in adapting to all electric power is the long range of coaches. The necessary highway infrastructure needs to be put in place for charging en route throughout a wide range. Also, funding of the more expensive electric coaches presents a greater challenge to regional coach transport operators who are smaller entities than large metropolitan operators.

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Other articles of interest in this TMIS eNewsletter for Summer 2024:

* Biology-mimicking design based on unique desert plant opens up the possibilities of dynamic liquid transport technology.

* Research team demonstrates key breakthrough in treatment of long COVID and widespread immune activation.

* Ag Literacy for Healthier People and Planet program builds better understanding of food systems’ impact on human health and health of the planet.

* New bottles can now be made entirely from 100 percent recovered coastal plastic.

* Education about home segregation of waste turns it into gold.

* Pet food company uses principles of Eastern Food Therapy in providing nutritionally balanced natural foods.

* Hollywood icon joins global alliance of video games, influencers and environmental causes for unprecedented climate change collaboration.

* Global company stresses intertwined relationship between economy and environment and pressing need to support the health of the planet with better technology at 2024 Summer Davos Forum.

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- Mary Michele McLaughlin


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