Another Way Climate Change Might Make Hurricanes Worse – Bloomberg
Bloomberg Another Way Climate Change Might Make Hurricanes WorseBloombergConsider one of the more interesting hypotheses about global warming: that it will cause the wind patterns that normally keep storms moving from place to place to slow down, causing prolonged downpours as well as droughts. It’s an idea that’s been …
Billionaire’s gift pushes ocean sensors deeper in search of global … – Science Magazine
Science Magazine Billionaire’s gift pushes ocean sensors deeper in search of global …Science MagazineEvery day, thousands of robotic floats bob up and down, tracking temperatures in the world’s oceans, which sop up an estimated 90% of the heat from global … and more »
Florida governor has ignored climate change risks, critics say – Washington Post
Washington Post Florida governor has ignored climate change risks, critics sayWashington PostBut for all of Scott’s vigor in readying Florida for Irma’s wrath, his administration has done little over the years to prepare for what scientists say are the inevitable effects of climate change that will wreak havoc in the years to come. With its…
It Doesn’t Matter if Climate Change Caused Irma and Harvey – Slate Magazine
Slate Magazine It Doesn’t Matter if Climate Change Caused Irma and HarveySlate MagazineThat exhausted, exasperated, depressed enough would be in reference to climate change, of course. For many, these storms seem to be all the evidence we need to show that climate change is not a faraway problem—it is an immediate threat. It is killing…
It Is a Time to Talk About Climate Change – The Atlantic
The Atlantic It Is a Time to Talk About Climate ChangeThe AtlanticPruitt doesn’t seem to favor talking about climate change much at all. Even before arriving at the EPA, as attorney general of Oklahoma, he led the fight against the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan. And already, his EPA appears to be limiting …EPA’s Scott…
Fighting Climate Change in a Red State – Gizmodo
Gizmodo Fighting Climate Change in a Red StateGizmodoAn obvious paradox plagues those hoping to fight the effects of climate change and build more sustainable cities here in the United States. Progressive Northeastern and Western states seem to be those at least risk for suffering the economic hardships … and more »
Climate Change Denier Battens Down Worldview To Weather Hurricane Irma – The Onion (satire)
The Onion (satire) Climate Change Denier Battens Down Worldview To Weather Hurricane IrmaThe Onion (satire)OWENSBORO, KY—Taking all necessary measures to reinforce his cherished beliefs ahead of the impending storm, local climate change denier Michael Dunn reportedly spent Friday battening down his worldview to help weather Hurricane Irma. “This could … and more »
How illegal pot farms are poisoning the environment – New York Post
New York Post How illegal pot farms are poisoning the environmentNew York PostThe presence of potentially deadly pollutants in eight Northern and Central California watersheds is the latest sign of damage to the environment from thousands of illegal cannabis plantations, many of them run by drug cartels serving customers in … and more »
Sea salt around the world is contaminated by plastic, studies show – The Guardian
The Guardian Sea salt around the world is contaminated by plastic, studies showThe Guardian“Not only are plastics pervasive in our society in terms of daily use, but they are pervasive in the environment,” said Sherri Mason, a professor at the State University of New York at Fredonia, who led the latest research into plastic contamination…
Infosys retains clients, paints bleak demand environment – Economic Times
Economic Times Infosys retains clients, paints bleak demand environmentEconomic TimesBENGALURU: Infosys’ interim CEO said clients had been comforted after reassurances that the company’s strategy would not change after former CEO Vishal Sikka resigned, but said that despite expectations demand had not returned in the IT firm’s … and more »