Solar eclipse fever will transform this quiet Ky. town on Aug. 21 – USA TODAY
USA TODAY Solar eclipse fever will transform this quiet Ky. town on Aug. 21USA TODAYHOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — As many as 200,000 tourists, scientists and eclipse junkies are expected to swamp this quiet town of 33,000 to witness the full totality of the eclipse for a spectacularly dark 2 minutes and 41.2 seconds on Aug. 21.…
No, you don’t need a solar filter on your iPhone – USA Today – USA TODAY
USA TODAY No, you don’t need a solar filter on your iPhone – USA TodayUSA TODAYLOS ANGELES — If, like many, you plan to capture the Aug. 21 Total Eclipse with your smartphone or GoPro camera, you don’t need to worry about taping a … and more »
To Stop Global Warming, Should Humanity Dim the Sky? – The Atlantic
The Atlantic To Stop Global Warming, Should Humanity Dim the Sky?The Atlantic“We all agree that climate change is real and that the solution is to reduce the emissions of the gases that cause global warming,” said Alan Robock, a professor of atmospheric chemistry at Rutgers University and one of the co-chairs of the Maine meeting.
Mitch Landrieu pushes back on ‘global warming’ as cause for flooding – NOLA.com
NOLA.com Mitch Landrieu pushes back on ‘global warming‘ as cause for floodingNOLA.comMayor Mitch Landrieu is already pushing back on Sewerage & Water Board Executive Director Cedric Grant’s comments blaming weekend flooding on global warming. The mayor said Grant’s comments were made “in the spirit of the moment” and “a little out … and more »
Global warming is fueling Arizona’s monstrous monsoons – Salon
Salon Global warming is fueling Arizona’s monstrous monsoonsSalonGlobal warming is fueling Arizona’s monstrous monsoons EnlargeFILE – In this Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 file photo, a truck crosses floodwaters on a road in Moapa, Nev. Monsoon season in the Southwest, which officially ended Sept. 30, will go down as a …
Government Report Finds Drastic Impact of Climate Change on US – New York Times
New York Times Government Report Finds Drastic Impact of Climate Change on USNew York TimesThe draft report by scientists from 13 federal agencies, which has not yet been made public, concludes that Americans are feeling the effects of climate change right now. It directly contradicts claims by President Trump and members of his cabinet who…
US federal department is censoring use of term ‘climate change … – The Guardian
The Guardian US federal department is censoring use of term ‘climate change …The GuardianExclusive: series of emails show staff at Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service advised to reference ‘weather extremes’ instead.Federal government email suggests censorship over ‘climate change‘Washington ExaminerUS Government department tells staff to not use term ‘climate change‘NEWS.com.auUSDA office told to use…
A flood of problems – Washington Post
A flood of problemsWashington PostLake Palcacocha is an example of the immediate threats Peru and other developing countries are facing from climate change. The country is especially vulnerable since it is home to 70 percent of the world’s “tropical glaciers” — small, high-altitude …
Commonwealth Bank shareholders sue over ‘inadequate’ disclosure of climate change risks – The Guardian
The Guardian Commonwealth Bank shareholders sue over ‘inadequate’ disclosure of climate change risksThe GuardianThe case will be the first anywhere in the world to test in court how companies are required to disclose climate change-related risks in their annual reports, and follows calls by shareholders, regulators and central banks around the world for greater …Commonwealth…
Here’s How Businesses Can Be Resilient To Climate Change Disruption – Forbes
Forbes Here’s How Businesses Can Be Resilient To Climate Change DisruptionForbesThe octopus in a Miami Beach parking garage is a problem for just about every business executive in the country. It shows that no amount of denial can alter the fact that climate change is reshaping our planet. Businesses are already being surprised by …