#combustion — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.desmog.com/2026/07/29/the-lovelock-papers-shells-hidden-climate-knowledge-under-scrutiny-as-court-battle-looms/. "'What seems to be important,' wrote the visionary #British #scientist, James #Lovelock, in June 1966, is 'the almost certain fact that the #climate is worsening & the #probability that the #combustion of #fuel is #responsible.' Commissioned by #Shell, the memo was the first in a series of #secret #reports by Lovelock for the [Anglo-Dutch] #oil giant exploring the 'large scale #atmospheric effects' of burning #fossilfuels." (Anglo-Dutch, NOT UK, @desmog.com.)

"We estimate this time integrated #radiativeforcing to be about 4.5 x 10 10 J per mol of CO 2 emitted. The direct warming from the burning of organic #carbon is about 4.8 x 10 5 J per mol CO 2 released. Thus the burning of organic carbon warms the Earth about 100,000 times more from #climate effects than it does through the release of chemical #energy in #combustion."

(PDF) Warming from fossil fuels

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267381482_Warming_from_fossil_fuels

Burning Oil Spills With Fire Whirls

Though they are relatively infrequent, large marine oil spills, like 2010’s Deepwater Horizon, are devastating and incredibly difficult to clean up. In many locations, the “best” option for responding to such disasters is burning off the oil before it can absorb enough water to sink. But these floating fires leave behind unburned oil and produce soot. To enhance the burn, researchers are looking at the possibility of triggering large-scale fire whirls.

Often seen in wildfires, these fire vortices are intense and localized. Researchers made a more than 5-meter tall version in these experiments by arranging three walls that spun up the in-flowing air. The fire whirl sat above a pool of water topped in a layer of oil that served as the whirl’s fuel.

Within the whirl, the fire’s burn rate was 40% higher than a typical pool fire, and soot production was 40% lower–showing that fire whirls can burn cleaner. But the whirls are more finicky to start and maintain. It’s not yet clear whether such intense whirls are possible in the chaotic conditions on the ocean. (Research and image credit: W. Cui et al.; via Eos)

A few years ago, I was delighted to discover that Charles Dickens had written a scene of Spontaneous Human Combustion in his novel "Bleak House." Now Bill Shatner has thrilled me further, by sharing that Herman Melville and Mark Twain both wrote scenes of this strange phenomena, too! "The UnXplained." #spontaneoushumancombustion #combustion #humancombustion #TheUnXplained #williamshatner #billshatner #stange #stangephenomena #writers #classicauthors #authors #author #charlesdickens

Infrasound Fire Suppression Goes Commercial

Sprinklers have long been the go-to fire protection for commercial properties and some residences. Dousing a fire in water not only puts out the flames but cools the surroundings and helps prevent reignition. But it requires complicated infrastructure and can damage buildings and their contents. Back in 2015, students were experimenting with an alternative fire extinguisher that used sound below the range of human hearing; now a company is pitching a version of that technology for replacing sprinklers.

As described by Ars Technica, this infrasound system can detect and put out a small kitchen fire in under a minute. But fire fighting experts warn that there’s a big difference between a fire small enough for a fire extinguisher to handle and the kinds of fires sprinklers put out. With lives at stake, the burden of proof is significant for Sonic Fire Tech and any other company that wants to get their infrasound “sprinkler” system cleared for use in buildings. (Image credit: I. Azevedo; via Ars Technica)

@QasimRashid
#Amazon #combustion #vans in England are being replaced by #electric ones, I think as a schedule. I suspect the #London ones are all electric though. I'd think there is no less reason why that would be sensible in #NYC.

Fire From Below

A slight change in perspective can do wonders. In this video, the Slow Mo Guys look at a burning flame from below. They accomplish this by mounting a gas grill upside-down. This small change means that buoyancy can’t simply lift heat and exhaust gases away from the flame source. Instead, the flow pushes out and around the edges of the grill.

The views are, as always, amazing. The billowing flames are mesmerizing–often closer to laminar than turbulent. And the added spectacle of cinnamon combusting in the later segments really does make for the kind of visuals you’d expect in a sci-fi movie. (Video and image credit: The Slow Mo Guys)

#Easter bunny celebrating the end game of the #FossilFuel #combustion period.
Image: Michael Sowa, #Bike #energy

Los efectos sobre la #salud más conocidos son el cáncer, las afecciones cardíacas y respiratorias, la afectación al feto durante el embarazo, bajo peso al nacer. Existe un vínculo entre dicha exposición y un mayor riesgo de deterioro cognitivo, daño al desarrollo neurológico y demencia, esclerosis múltiple, degeneración macular y glaucoma, aumento niveles inflamación, efectos sobre coagulación sanguínea, etc
Los efectos sobre la #salud de la #combustión de #biomasa

https://www.diariodeleon.es/opinion/tribunas/260330/2080270/centrales-biomasa-nuestra-salud.html

#WARNING alls this #DDR #GDR #UDSSR #Propaganda is #AI generated X-D but it's very funny X-D the story is, what if #eastgermany had build a #moon collony X-D a #car #race on the #moon? it would actually be possible but only with #EV not with #combustion #engines (no air) #lol #fun #germany #deutschland #aleman #cliquee

Seven charts that reveal how unprepared Australia was for the (fossil) fuel crisis

"It’s worth pointing out that the International Energy Agency (IEA) requires all member countries which are net importers of oil and oil products (including Australia) to maintain reserves equivalent to at least 90 days of imports."

"We’ve never fulfilled that requirement, and in fact have the lowest reserves by this measure among all IEA countries." >>
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/24/seven-charts-that-reveal-how-unprepared-australia-was-for-the-fuel-crisis

The 'petrol crisis' is not noticeable around here, it is the same speeding and idling behaviour as before.
#FossilFuels #dependency #oil #EnergySecurity #machines #cars #motorists #combustion #fuel #SupplyChain #energy #OilCrisis #MobilityDesign

www.ft.com/content/1198... "12 global #carmakers are scaling back their #electric #vehicle plans amid stubborn demand for #combustion #engines and a rollback of supportive policies in both the #US and #Europe " Suicidal in every way you can think. #oil #EV #batteries #transportation #cars

Global carmakers retreat en ma...

https://www.ft.com/content/1198863d-4974-4c4d-be5f-9e7152045b26

"12 global #carmakers are scaling back their #electric #vehicle plans amid stubborn demand for #combustion #engines and a rollback of supportive policies in both the #US and #Europe "

Suicidal in every way you can think.

#oil #fossilfuels #EV #batteries #solar #wind #China #climate #climatechange #climatecrisis #transportation #cars #mobility

Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology), Marvin Gaye, 1971 >>

Whoa, oh mercy, mercy me
Oh, things ain't what they used to be, no, no
Where did all the blue skies go?
Poison is the wind that blows
From the north, and south, and east

Whoa mercy, mercy me (mercy)
Oh, things ain't what they used to be
Oil wasted on the ocean and upon our seas
Fish full of mercury, oh, oh, mercy, mercy me
Oh, things ain't what they used to be, oh no
Radiation underground and in the sky
Animals and birds who live nearby are dying

Oh mercy, mercy me
Ah things ain't what they used to be
What about this overcrowded land?
How much more abuse from man can she stand?... >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoiDMlSHfZk

#war #FossilFuels #pollution #violence #oil #wars #dejavu #AtmosphericDispersion #PM #combustion #atmosphere #climate #ecology #ocean #biodiversity #music

IMAGE: The oil fires caused a dramatic decrease in air quality
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwaiti_oil_fires#/media/File:BrennendeOelquellenKuwait1991.jpg

Toxic air pollution here and there

After weeks of spraying pesticides, then burning the logged plantations, the smoke lingered in a smoulderscape that left soot on all objects and ln lungs. Now the rain washes the cocktail of herbicides together with the ultrafine particle smoke into the surrounding soil and waterways. Negative externalities caused by the NSW government's Forestry Corporation. >>
https://mastodon.au/@Bellingen/116179883788004782

The large-scale deconstruction of oil wells elsewhere
Pulverising oil wells into our atmosphere

"Reports are emerging of black rain falling over parts of Iran in the hours after US-Israeli airstrikes on oil depots on the weekend, with some outlets describing it as “acid rain”. Iranian residents have reported headaches, difficulty breathing, and oil-contaminated rain settling on buildings and cars."

"This rain would include acids but also likely a host of other pollutants that are harmful to humans and the environment in the short and long term.This black rain indicates toxic pollutants such as hydrocarbons, ultrafine particles known as PM2.5, and carcinogenic compounds called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have made their way into the rain. When ultrafine particles (PM2.5) are inhaled, they can get into your bloodstream. This has been linked to a range of health impacts including cancers, neurological conditions (such as cognitive impairment), and various cardiovascular conditions." >>
https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-acid-rain-in-the-wake-of-us-bombings-in-iran-an-atmospheric-scientist-explains-277849
#pollution #AirPollution #FossilFuel #combustion #BlackRain #chemicals #toxins #water #EcologicalDisaster #FCNSW #war #atmosphere #climate #governance

No more #cars, be they #electric or #combustion engine
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/books/review/the-elements-of-power-nicolas-niarchos.html #climate #climatechange #minerals #lithium

What actually is fire? A physicist explains
#Fire #FireScience #Combustion #PhysicsExplained #CO2 #Physics #Bushfire #AncientTechnology #ScienceFacts #Sun #EmmaBrown #EarthUnique #FireFacts #Plasma #Universe
#CQUniversity #The14 #The14Media
https://the-14.com/what-actually-is-fire-a-physicist-explains/

The German Vice-Chancellor, Lars Klingbeil of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has voiced his support for the European Commission's revised plans regarding th... https://news.osna.fm/?p=27572 | #news #balancing #ban #climate #combustion

⚡️Ford's shocking revelation: the All-Electric F-150 is executed amid a Trump-induced identity crisis.🚗💥 Apparently, Ford's "rethinking" involves abandoning #innovation and regressively cruising back to the Stone Age of #combustion engines.🔋🙄 Bravo, #Ford, for your commitment to being less electrifying.
https://www.wired.com/story/ford-kills-electric-f-150-lightning-for-hybrid/ #F150 #Electric #Trump #Ford #Regressive #Engine #HackerNews #ngated

Germany's commitment to phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles is facing renewed scrutiny, with leading climate scientist Mojib Latif warning against a... https://news.osna.fm/?p=25778 | #news #against #climate #combustion #delaying

The German coalition government, comprised of the Union (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD), faces a politically charged debate regarding the future of int... https://news.osna.fm/?p=24989 | #news #combustion #debates #engine #ev

What does this mean? I'm trying #OpenSuse's config generator, but I really don't understand these "minimum" and "maximum" required disk space settings… I just want it to create a swap of 8gb. ❓
https://opensuse.github.io/fuel-ignition
#Linux #Combustion #Ignition

The push for a definitive agreement on the combustion engine phase-out within the European Union is intensifying, with Lower Saxony's Minister-President Olaf Li... https://news.osna.fm/?p=19128 | #news #combustion #deal #engine #eu

All the more reason to reconsider #cars in general, be they #combustion #engine or #electric
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/13/extreme-nausea-are-evs-causing-car-sickness-and-what-can-be-done?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other #climatechange #climate

@als @Ek-Hou-Van-Braai

Drax is at best better avoided, closed.
It amused me that #IanFleming picked #Drax as the name for one of his villains.

#combustion
#Bond
#JamesBond

why there's a fence around the magnesium garden

#Fence #Magnesium #Heat #Glow #Bright #Combustion #Ethereal #Surreal #Luminous #Img2img #AiArt #AiArtists #AiArtCommunity #StableDiffusion

on actual stuff: https://aieris.art/featured/why-theres-a-fence-around-the-magnesium-garden-eris-and-ai.html