Simulating The Bodily Pain Of Future Climate Change – NPR
NPR Simulating The Bodily Pain Of Future Climate ChangeNPROur elected leaders may be capable of imagining and discussing climate change (though some choose not to), but it’s unlikely that they simulate the vivid sensations of suffering that might result from their decisions. Jared Diamond, the Pulitzer Prize … and more »
For Texas cities, climate change is about dollars and cents – Austin American-Statesman
Austin American-Statesman For Texas cities, climate change is about dollars and centsAustin American-StatesmanAt the Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday, mayors discuss climate change. Tribune staff writer Kiah Collier, far left moderated the discussion. Present, from left, were Austin Mayor Steve Adler, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, South Bend, Ind., Mayor …
Climate-change art exhibit was almost swallowed by Hurricane Irma – Washington Post
Washington Post Climate–change art exhibit was almost swallowed by Hurricane IrmaWashington PostLast year, a group of geoscientists suggested that we’re living in the Anthropocene, a new epoch defined by pollution, environmental destruction and climate change caused by people. Guariglia’s art grapples with the emerging consequences of human …
Why Study Stoneflies? Climate Change Biologist Scott Hotaling Explains – 89.3 WFPL
89.3 WFPL Why Study Stoneflies? Climate Change Biologist Scott Hotaling Explains89.3 WFPLOur climate is changing, and that means that some organisms will likely change with it. That’s the research focus of climate change biologist Scott Hotaling, who will present at the Idea Festival in Louisville this week. Hotaling is a postdoctoral …
Media elite ready to work with UN environment exec – Page Six
Page Six Media elite ready to work with UN environment execPage SixErik Solheim, the UN’s environment executive director, met with Discovery Communications chief David Zaslav and a host of officials and foreign dignitaries in town for the General Assembly to discuss wildlife protection and the preservation of our planet.
Resources and environment committee sets its goals – The Nation
Resources and environment committee sets its goalsThe NationThe committee is among 13 reform committees appointed under the new charter and the new National Reform Law. They address key sectors including natural resources and environment management. The committee has convened for the fifth time, …
Raiders want ‘family-friendly environment’ in Las Vegas; not all fans pleased – Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports Raiders want ‘family-friendly environment‘ in Las Vegas; not all fans pleasedYahoo SportsIn a notion that seems counter to the team’s culture, the Raiders say they want a “family-friendly environment” at their new stadium in Las Vegas. During a panel discussion on the new stadium Thursday in Las Vegas, LV Stadium Company COO Don…
Boston’s climate summit is still on tap. Now the city’s lining up potential partners. – Boston Business Journal
Boston’s climate summit is still on tap. Now the city’s lining up potential partners.Boston Business JournalJust two days after Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced plans to hold an international climate summit, it appears that plenty of organizations and businesses are eager to sign on. In his speech Wednesday morning to the Greater Boston Chamber of …
New York City Aims To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions By Using Energy Storage – Forbes
Forbes New York City Aims To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions By Using Energy StorageForbesNew York City is in the trenches when it comes to employing innovative energy technologies, which it hopes will help meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2050. How so? By installing 100 megawatt/hours of energy storage, which …
Blockchain Makes Energy Greener – CoinTelegraph
CoinTelegraph Blockchain Makes Energy GreenerCoinTelegraphIn the history of energy production, there is an evergoing shift from one energy source towards another. In 1870, 70 percent of the energy produced was from wood. It then shifted to coal in the early 20th century and to oil and gas in the middle of …