Monthly Archives: December 2019

2019: A year in review

Posted on December 31, 2019 by ...and Then There's Physics

The end of another year, so time to do another round-up of this year’s posts. My main impression of 2019, unfortunatey, is that the climate debate is moved from disagreements with people who either deny climate change or the need … Continue reading →

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Listen to the (political) science

Posted on December 30, 2019 by ...and Then There's Physics

I’ve been meaning to post a review of 2019, but wanted to first comment on something else. I quite often see criticism of how some people approach the issue of climate change. For example, in the Guardian yesterday, there was … Continue reading →

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The never-ending RCP8.5 debate

Posted on December 24, 2019 by ...and Then There's Physics

I think my New Year’s resolution is going to be to not talk about RCP8.5. However, I think I will briefly summarise the state of the never-ending debate. I thought we’d reached a bit of a breakthough when Zeke Hausfather … Continue reading →

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Jens’ Bayesian Models

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Willard

[W] Hello. How’s everything? [J] Things are good, thanks 🙂 Busy December, but that’s par for the course. I hope you’re well also. [W] I have the flu, but hope to survive against all odds. That’s you: https://oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/people/dr-jens-koed-madsen/ [J] Ah, … Continue reading →

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Science and Technology Studies podcast – part 2

Posted on December 20, 2019 by ...and Then There's Physics

There’s a post I’ve been thinking of writing, but I thought I might first comment on something else. I wrote a post about a Science and Technology Studies podcast that I’d listened to. This is a topic I find interesting, … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy for Bloggers, Science, Scientists, The philosophy of science, The scientific method | Tagged , , , , , | 68 Comments

Cruel Crazy Beautiful World

Posted on December 14, 2019 by ...and Then There's Physics

Given the disappointing news of the last day or so, I thought I would highlight a song that I find suitably reflective. You’ve got to wash with the crocodile in the river You’ve got to swim with the sharks in … Continue reading →

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Different perspectives

Posted on December 7, 2019 by ...and Then There's Physics

I’ve been reflecting a little on some of the recent discussions I’ve had, mostly on Twitter, with those who have more expertise in emission scenarios, and energy systems, than in physical climate science specifically. I’ve found it a somewhat frustrating … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate change, Climate sensitivity, ClimateBall, Philosophy for Bloggers, Policy, Scientists, The philosophy of science | Tagged , , , , , | 147 Comments

Stocks and Flows

Posted on December 4, 2019 by ...and Then There's Physics

Sitting at home waiting for a delivery, so just a quick post. There’s been a new narrative, on social media at least, that we may be heading for a plateau in global emissions. The suggestion, then, is that we are … Continue reading →

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