MIT professors are lobbying Trump — against their former colleague – The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe MIT professors are lobbying Trump — against their former colleagueThe Boston GlobeNow, the retired professor has spurred the rest of the program’s faculty to write a letter to President Trump rebutting Lindzen’s position that climate change doesn’t pose a threat worth addressing and informing him that their colleague doesn’t … and more »
Effects Of Global Warming On Display In Antarctica – NPR
Effects Of Global Warming On Display In AntarcticaNPRJames McClintock, a marine biologist, talks with David Greene about how warming temperatures have had a dramatic impact on the glacier near the U.S. Palmer Station in Antarctica. DAVID GREENE, HOST: And let’s visit the bottom of the earth, Antarctica.
EarthTalk: Getting involved in the environment – Jacksonville Journal Courier
Jacksonville Journal Courier EarthTalk: Getting involved in the environmentJacksonville Journal CourierThe sad fact is that while more than two-thirds of Americans want the federal government to do more to protect against global warming and other environmental ills, the current administration is pushing forward with plans to gut the Environmental …
Most people don't know climate change is entirely human-made – New Scientist
New Scientist Most people don’t know climate change is entirely human-madeNew ScientistLess than half of people in the UK (43 per cent), Germany (49 per cent) and Norway (just 34 per cent) think climate change is mainly or entirely due to human activities, according to a public opinion survey. In France, a slim majority (55…
EPA Head Stacks Agency With Climate Change Skeptics – New York Times
New York Times EPA Head Stacks Agency With Climate Change SkepticsNew York TimesIn the days since, Mr. Pruitt, a former Oklahoma attorney general who built a career out of suing the agency he now leads, has moved to stock the top offices of the agency with like-minded conservatives — many of them skeptics of climate…
By 2030, half the world's oceans could be reeling from climate change, scientists say – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune By 2030, half the world’s oceans could be reeling from climate change, scientists sayChicago TribuneMore than half the world’s oceans could suffer multiple symptoms of climate change over the next 15 years, including rising temperatures, acidification, lower oxygen levels and decreasing food supplies, new research suggests. By midcentury, without … and more »
Political events in the Bay Area: women's rallies, climate change – SFGate
SFGate Political events in the Bay Area: women’s rallies, climate changeSFGateDiscussion on executive orders: UC Berkeley law professors will discuss the scope of the president’s authority on executive orders. The event is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the World Affairs Auditorium, 312 Sutter St., San Francisco. Discussion on climate … and more »
Survey Finds Americans Are Confused About Climate Change But Support Climate Policy – IFLScience
IFLScience Survey Finds Americans Are Confused About Climate Change But Support Climate PolicyIFLScienceThe Yale Program on Climate Change Communication has just released the results of its 2016 survey on the public opinion of Americans about climate change, and the findings conclude that, well, Americans are really quite confused by it. The good news is …Trying to…
Arctic circle could become completely free of sea ice even if global warming limited to two degrees Celsius – The Independent
The Independent Arctic circle could become completely free of sea ice even if global warming limited to two degrees CelsiusThe IndependentThe Arctic Ocean could become free of sea ice for the first time in 100,000 years even if action is taken to keep global warming to within two degrees Celsius, scientists have warned. The region…
Environment lacking 'vision, leadership', report says – The Australian
The Australian Environment lacking ‘vision, leadership’, report saysThe AustralianThe State of the Environment report, by independent scientists, found mixed outcomes over the past five years. While there had been some improvements, including the Murray-Darling Basin and marine reserve areas, pressures continued to build, notably …Neglecting the environment is a bad investment that will burden future generationsThe…