“The more aggressive the temperature goal, the more important potent, short-lived greenhouse gases such as methane become,” says Rob Jackson, professor of energy and environment at Stanford University. In a new analysis with Abernethy, Jackson calculates that measured on a timeframe to the mid-2040s — the likely deadline for capping warming under the Paris Agreement — methane is three times more important than assumed under existing regulations.
“We are severely undervaluing methane,” says Abernethy. “We need drastic climate action in the short term to achieve our Paris Agreement goals. Methane is the best lever to make that happen.”
This will require action against not just leaks from oil and gas infrastructure, but also the many biogenic sources, such as landfills and livestock. But achieving that is being undermined by what Abernethy calls the “arbitrary and unjustified” timeframe under which regulators currently assess the gas.
NORTHUMBERLAND — Stark’s Knob is a 170-foot high promontory overlooking the Hudson River known for two things: Its role in the Revolutionary War and its unique geological features.
There’s a lot of history connected with the land that juts out over the river both in geological terms and in the context of the American Revolution. There have also been longstanding questions about who actually owns the Knob – a question that may have just been solved.
It’s still too far out to know for sure, but if I don’t have jury service next weekend, I am thinking after the Pine Bush hike of taking a few days to head out of town to hike and camp, probably in the northern zone where rifle season is winding down. Then later on December I might go out to Brookfield or even Cazenovia depending on the weather and snow depth, or do some camping. Or if we get snow early, Rensselaerville State Forest with skis might be a lot of fun for an overnight or two as that road is plowed year round. Maybe New Years Eve?
Thinking about taking Tuesday off as a personal day, to go for a walk and do personal things, like get groceries. Plus I have a fair amount of time to use up before the end of the year.
Heat does need to go back on tonight as it’s going to be cold. But if it’s in the upper 40s out, I see no reason to heat an empty building when I’m at work. If it’s cold when I get home, I’ll turn the little electric space heater next to my bed on and lay on the heating pad. Tomorrow though, I can consider turning it off again. Probably doesn’t save a lot but every little bit helps, especially with inflation and energy prices being as high as they are. I’ve also tried to make sure my door is sealed for air leaks the best that can.
Today. Feels like … November 21st.
Partly sunny.
Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
and
47 degrees
,
4:25 sunset.
Tonight. Feels like … December 7th.
Partly cloudy.
Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
and
25 degrees
,
7:02 sunrise.
Tuesday. Feels like … December 3rd.
Mostly sunny.
Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
and
42 degrees
,
4:25 sunset.
Tuesday Night. Feels like … November 10th.
Mostly cloudy.
South wind 5 to 9 mph.
and
33 degrees
,
7:03 sunrise.
Wednesday. Feels like … October 29th.
Showers. High near 56. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
and
56 degrees
,
4:25 sunset.
Wednesday Night. Feels like … November 17th.
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy.
Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
and
31 degrees
,
7:04 sunrise.
Thursday. Feels like … December 12th.
Partly sunny.
Breezy.
and
39 degrees
,
4:24 sunset.
Thursday Night. Feels like … December 7th.
Partly cloudy.
and
25 degrees
,
7:05 sunrise.
Friday. Feels like … December 6th.
Mostly sunny.
and
41 degrees
,
4:24 sunset.
Friday Night. Feels like … November 13th.
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy.
It’s not expected to last but I think it’s warm enough that I can leave the heat off until I get home after work.
Mostly cloudy and 45 degrees in Delmar, NY. 🌥 There is a west-northwest breeze at 14 mph. 🍃 with gusts up to 31 mph 💨💨💨. Temperatures will drop below freezing at around 11 pm. ☃️
Yesterdaywasn’t a half bad day though it rained hard in the afternoon. ☔ In the morning though wasn’t too bad, hiked around the town park 🏞 and then up Bennett Hill. 🍲Went out and saw the folks, came home 🏡 and read for a a bit and explored some code. Lately I’ve been doing more analysis of the National Land Data Cover dataset with R. Some neat things you can do in code.
In addition, I’ve been doing a lot of listening 👂 to the marathon length Free Code Camp videos. 🖥 While despite all the ads I now see on the internet for paid college 🎓 classes, I’m mostly interested in learning just some theoretical and formal stuff I don’t already know from learning by doing. There are some free online classes on their website, where you can get a free certificate, I might do some of them. And also look around for online lectures. Not formal classes, but things I can listen to and learn. 👨🏫
I did that Free GIS course last spring 🗺 and it was fine but a lot of work doing shit I already knew. The idea 💡 of going back to school for a formal education program that I pay for and then doing unpaid homework assignments just seems kind of revolting to me. 🤮 I like learning but formal education really doesn’t interest me at this point. Maybe a trade class like welding, 🥽 wiring 🚧 or truck driving 🚚 but not computers. But not sitting in a classroom then going home and doing homework. Plus I just find online learning to be so weird.
