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“Normal” for Texas Surpasses the Warmest Years of the Dust Bowl and the Drought of Record
Forecasting the Unpredictable: Water Planning Under Deep Uncertainty
Robert E. Mace discusses how the drought of record is not an adequate indicator for water planning in the age of deep uncertainty….
Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance
Many environmental problems we face today were predicted a long time ago. Svante Arrhenius, a Nobel Prize winner, predicted the effects of climate change in 1896, which are alarmingly accurate compared to today’s data. Yet, the question looms: Is the message from scientists enough to inspire change? In seeking answers, we turn to “Koyaanisqatsi,” a non-verbal documentary from 1982, renowned for its profound environmental message….
Kessler Syndrome—In a Theatre Near You Soon?
Discover how climate change and space debris are unexpectedly teaming up, making the sky crowded and complicating astronomy….
Climate Change and the Global Human Behavioral Crisis
We explore a study that delves into the root causes of the Global Human Behavioral Crisis, unraveling how our actions are contributing to the planet’s deterioration. It highlights the intricate connections between human behavior and environmental challenges….
COP, Power Distance, and Toxic Optimism
As world leaders departed from the COP28 on December 12, we at the Habanero are left pondering a perplexing question: Are these high-profile global climate meetings really achieving the outcomes we hoped for? …
Seven Days and Counting to the Meadows Center Climate Science Conference
The clock is ticking as we gear up for the much-anticipated Meadows Center Climate Science Conference. With nearly 300 eager minds already set to join, we’re preparing for a deep dive into the complexities of our changing climate, especially here in Texas. …
The Climate Kitchen: Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that is not only delicious but also kind to our planet!…
Climate Science: The Good, The Bad, and The Wicked — Conference Sneak Peek
“The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” might bring a classic Clint Eastwood film to mind, but we’re not talking about Hollywood. We’re talking about a different showdown – our escalating climate crisis, which is a little more than just ‘ugly’….