Denis Gilbert scientifik - science, physics, electric vehicles
Physicist specialized in ocean climate research
Physicien spécialisé en recherche sur le climat des océans
Canadian delegate at IPCC meeting (SROCC)
SROCC - Special Report on the ocean and cryosphere in a changing climate
Providing suggestions for the improvement of text and figures for policy makers
Member of the Canadian delegation for the approval of SROCC in plenary session
In Monaco, September 20-24, 2019, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) revised and approved the summary for policy makers of the Special Report on the ocean and cryosphere in a changing climate.
Member of the Canadian delegation for the approval of SROCC in plenary session
Providing suggestions for the improvement of text and figures for policy makers
Member of the Canadian delegation for the approval of SROCC in plenary session
I was one of the seven members of the Canadian delegation at this IPCC plenary approval session of SROCC. My role was to provide scientific support on matters pertaining to the oceans. Photo by IISD/ENB | Mike Muzurakis
Providing suggestions for the improvement of text and figures for policy makers
Providing suggestions for the improvement of text and figures for policy makers
Providing suggestions for the improvement of text and figures for policy makers
I was involved in informal discussions of figures (above photo) as well as in huddles and contact groups charged with improving the text and figures for our intended audience: policy makers. Photo credit: Denise Joy
Main topics / Sujets principaux
Physics / Physique
Astrophysics, oceanography and Earth's climate system are the main themes that I discuss in Physics, my specialty. Diagram shows that because of Earth's rotation, winds are deflected to the right in the northern hemisphere, but to the left in the southern hemisphere.
L'astrophysique, l'océanographie et le système climatique terrestre sont les principaux thèmes que j'aborde en Physique, ma spécialité. L'illustration montre que dû à la rotation de la Terre, les vents sont déviés vers la droite dans l'hémisphère nord, mais vers la gauche dans l'hémisphère sud.
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids / Véhicules électriques et hybrides rechargeables
I have owned a Chevy Volt since March 2015 (picture), and this allowed me to reduce my carbon footprint by about 65%. I closely monitor the evolution of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Je possède une Chevrolet Volt depuis mars 2015 (photo), ce qui m'a permis de réduire mon empreinte en gaz carbonique de 65%! Je surveille de près l'évolution des véhicules électriques et hybrides rechargeables disponibles sur le marché.
Renewable energies / Énergies renouvelables
I have a keen interest in renewable energies as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global warming. Picture: wind turbines in Baie-des-Sables, Québec, Canada
Je m'intéresse aux énergies renouvelables comme moyen de réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre causant le réchauffement climatique. Photo: éoliennes à Baie-des-Sables, Québec, Canada
BLOG
At irregular intervals (2 to 10 times per year), I write articles on topics that interest me and that will hopefully interest you as well. I randomly alternate French and English texts without translating them as a way of encouraging Canadians to practice their second official language. You can read me at dgscientifik.blogspot.com.
À intervalles irréguliers (2 à 10 fois par an), j'écris des articles sur des sujets qui m'intéressent et qui, espérons-le, vous intéresseront également. J'alterne au hasard des textes en français ou en anglais sans les traduire pour encourager les Canadiens à pratiquer leur deuxième langue officielle. Vous pouvez me lire à l'adresse dgscientifik.blogspot.com.