The Boston Globe West Coast, best coast? On climate change, perhapsThe Boston GlobeCalifornia’s stand on climate change should be an inspiration to Massachusetts. We are a state that is strong in science and has often led the nation in matters of social justice. But our governor has yet to speak out against Donald Trump’s cabinet…

Salon Trumping the environment: How much of President Obama’s environmental regulations will be undone?SalonPresident Obama gave environmental advocates a Christmas present when he announced that he was banning oil and gas drilling in huge swaths of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. This action “indefinitely” protects almost 120 million acres of ecologically … and more »

Allentown Morning Call Alwyn Eades: Was climate change survey warning to government workers?Allentown Morning CallRick Perry was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be secretary of the Department of Energy, whose employees last month received a questionnaire about their views on climate change, which was disavowed by the Trump transition team.

Daily Signal When Energy Rules Hurt the Public and the EnvironmentDaily SignalTechnological advances are making natural gas furnaces more efficient and cost-effective for consumers, but a pending regulation from the Department of Energy could disrupt that progress. (Photo: iStock Photos) … and more »

Jerusalem Post Israel News Israel Railways threatens to halt trains following Environment Ministry reprimandJerusalem Post Israel News“Because the railway does not intend to act contrary to the law, the operative meaning of the Environmental Protection Ministry’s decision is the immediate closure, completely or partially, of train lines crossing through Tel Aviv,” a statement from ……

Newsweek How the Trump Administration Could Gut NASA’s Climate Change ResearchNewsweekThis story originally appeared on Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The threat of climate change was thrust into the public consciousness in June 1988, when NASA scientist James Hansen told a congressional … and more »

Phys.Org Lizard learning ability not affected by home environmentPhys.OrgIn results published in Animal Cognition, the researchers found almost the exact same number of skinks – whether raised alone or with other skinks – were able to learn the complex task and appeared to be unaffected by their early social environment.

Phys.Org New technique predicts frequency of heavy precipitation with global …Phys.OrgOn Dec. 11, 2014, a freight train of a storm steamed through much of California, deluging the San Francisco Bay Area with three inches of rain in just one hour. and more »

EcoWatch Early Bloom of Rhododendrons in Himalayas Linked to Climate Change, Scientists SayEcoWatchThe rhododendron, one of the most popular and colorful small evergreen trees grown in gardens and parks across the world, is changing its flowering season from spring to winter in its native Himalayan habitat. The blooming of rhododendron, with their …

Yale Climate Connections Climate Change New Year ResolutionsYale Climate ConnectionsThe new year promises to provide fascinating – and challenging – opportunities and hurdles for those involved in climate change science and policy issues. Yale Climate Connections asked 13 influential and respected voices in the climate change research …Q&A: Why some extreme weather events can now…