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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · Aug 27

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College students! Get ready for The Climate Consensus Video Contest!

From Sept 1st through Oct 31st, you can submit a video for a chance to win up to $100!

This year’s theme: Climate Feedback Loops.

Learn more by visiting theclimateconsensus.org/2025-video-c...

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

For more information and to delve deeper into climate feedbacks, you can visit some of these helpful resources: scied.ucar.edu/learning-zon... , scientistswarning.forestry.oregonstate.edu/climate-feed..., and www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
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Climate Feedback Loops and Tipping Points | Center for Science EducationClimate Feedback Loops and Tipping Points | Center for Science Education

Feedback loops play an important role in interactions among parts of the climate system. Positive feedback loops can sometimes result in irreversible change as climate conditions cross a tipping point...

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

Significant progress has been made in assessing the overall cloud response to global warming in the last decade, particularly in the response of low clouds, and uncertainty has decreased by 50% (IPCC AR6, chapter 7).

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

The cloud feedback, while overall positive as the net effect, has the largest uncertainty, since any increase in high clouds and cloud tops acts to amplify warming by enhancing the high cloud greenhouse effect, whereas any increase in low clouds acts to increase albedo, counteracting any warming.

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

This is consequential, because more incoming sunlight gets absorbed by the darker water (that was previously ice), creating even more surface warming.

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

A climate feedback poster child is often the Ice-Albedo Feedback, as shown in the the diagram in the post. The initial forcing (increase in temperature) results in melting of snow and ice, revealing the darker ocean below, acting to reduce the planetary reflectivity (or, in jargon terms, albedo).

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

This may be counterintuitive: a negative feedback, in the context of climate change, can actually be beneficial for the system!

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

However, when a process acts to amplify an initial forcing, then a positive feedback loop occurs (not unlike a contagious movement).

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

When a process acts to counteract or diminish the initial forcing of other components of the system, this can be described as a negative feedback loop.

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

Well, it turns out that these many small movements can work as part of a loop to either lessen or add to the effects of a change in one part of a system (say, the climate system, for example).

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

You may be wondering why we are quoting this for today’s Fun Fact Friday and how this all relates to climate.

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 1d

“In order to create one contagious movement, you often have to create many small movements first”. This is a quote form Malcolm Gladwell’s book “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference”.

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 12d

If you have experience or are looking to gain experience in digital engagement, follow this link for more information on how to join: theclimateconsensus.org/contact-us

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 12d

The committee monitors digital analytics to track growth and engagement, adjusting strategies to maximize impact. By staying informed about digital trends, the committee aims to effectively connect with our audience and build a vibrant community around our mission.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 12d

Committee members create engaging content, including blog posts, graphics, and videos, and expand our digital footprint by exploring new platforms and launching innovative campaigns.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 12d

The Digital Engagement Committee oversees and maintains our social media channels (Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram) and the organization’s website, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest news, activities, and status.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 12d

Are you passionate about social media engagement, web design, or climate communication? Whether you are a Canva wizard or an engagement strategist, there is a place for you here!

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 15d

This study can also be used to inform future management strategies, optimizing efforts that save both time and money.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 15d

This venture required incorporating what is known about smallmouth bass biology and behavior with interannual climate variability. The research group was also able to test the impact of prior invasive species management techniques on the smallmouth bass.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 15d

To help address this challenge, researchers at the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center used models to determine the future conditions in which smallmouth bass populations boom.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 15d

This not only puts a strain on the local ecosystem but also introduces the need for costly invasive species management.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 15d

Smallmouth bass like warm, near-surface waters. The Colorado River has seen a decrease in water levels as well as warming water temperatures, making it a perfect environment for this invasive species to thrive.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 15d

The smallmouth bass population in the Colorado River has dramatically increased since 2022 and is causing problems for native and federally protected fish species.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 15d

Invasive species negatively impact the native ecosystem by harming or outcompeting native species. This can also have negative impacts on human health and industries.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 18d

For October’s Speaker Series, we have Bernadette Woods Placky, @climatecentral.org Chief Meteorologist, speaking on “Climate Matters: translating science into stories.” This will take place on Zoom on Thursday, October 2nd at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT / 12 pm MT.

Register here: osu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 29d

For more information and to get involved yourself, visit: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... , www.sunday.earth and thirdact.org/sun-day/
#sunday #funfactfriday #solarenergy #solarpanels #climatechange #renewables

‘Sun day’: US climate activists to rally for clean energy amid Trump attacks

Some 200 events are planned across the US this Sunday to celebrate growth of solar power and energy efficiency