New York Magazine Man Who Coined ‘Global Warming’ on Worst-Case Scenarios – NYMagNew York MagazineThis week, to accompany our cover story on worst-case climate scenarios, we’re publishing a series of extended interviews with climatologists on the subject … and more »

Chicagomag.com Global Warming Could Be Worse for the Illinois Economy Than You ThinkChicagomag.comGlobal Warming Could Be Worse for the Illinois Economy Than You Think. Coastal flooding gets lots of the attention, but corn- and soybean-dependent agricultural states in the Midwest could face downturns without adaptation. By Whet Moser. Published …

Tampabay.com Editorial: Under Trump, US retreats on climate change, environmentTampabay.comTrump’s withdrawal from the global accord comes as his administration is seeking to reverse former President Barack Obama’s environmental legacy on a broader front. In the four months that Scott Pruitt has headed the U.S. Environmental Protection … and more »

urbanmilwaukee Who Wins From Global Warming?urbanmilwaukeeA recent paper in Science magazine explored that question. The twelve authors—a mixture of economists and climate scientists–combined models from their diverse fields to estimate the economic effects of global warming on each county in the United States.

Engadget Microsoft will offer its AI smarts to benefit the environmentEngadgetMicrosoft just announced a new initiative called AI for Earth. Headed by Microsoft’s chief environmental scientist Lucas Joppa, the program will help researchers and organizations use AI to solve the major environmental issues we face today. Leaders of … and more »

The Guardian Renewable power critic is chosen to head energy price reviewThe GuardianDieter Helm has previously been critical of the price of wind and solar power. Photograph: Global Warming Images/Rex. Renewable energy. Renewable power critic is chosen to head energy price review. Government’s preferred choice of Oxford economist … and more »

The Independent Climate change: Nearly 700 ‘natural thermometers’ demonstrate the world is warmer than its ever beenThe IndependentPlanet Earth is warmer than it has been for at least 2,000 years, according to a study that took its temperature from 692 different “natural thermometers” on every continent and ocean on the planet. In the most comprehensive…

The Guardian Green groups call for overhaul of repeal bill to safeguard environment after BrexitThe GuardianCampaigners from organisations including the RSPB, Client Earth, Greenpeace, the National Trust, and Friends of the Earth, are highlighting the major risks to the environment if the spirit and letter of EU law and the ability to enforce it, is…

New York Times China’s Religious Revival Fuels Environmental Activism – The New …New York TimesA statue of Lao-tzu, the founder of Taoism, at the new Mao Mountain temple complex near Nanjing, China. Credit Adam Dean for The New York Times. and more »

Popular Science Here’s how you can actually help stop climate changePopular ScienceSoaring temperatures, melting ice caps, diseases on the rise. With such high stakes, it’s not surprising that climate change tends to trigger a sense of fear. In fact, one recent, widely-shared story about climate change in New York Magazine opens with …Most effective individual…