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Phys.Org Evidence disproving tropical ‘thermostat’ theory: global warming can breach limits for lifePhys.OrgGlobal temperatures rapidly warmed by about 5 degrees Celsius (9 F), from an already steamy baseline temperature, and this study provides the first convincing evidence that the tropics also warmed by about 3 degrees Celsius (5 F) during that time. and more »

E&E News Who’s who on Trump’s energy and environment teamE&E NewsOne major post that remains unfilled is the leader of the Council on Environmental Quality. It’s unclear how much influence CEQ will have under the Trump administration. The delay in getting a nominee and a move to relocate some staff from CEQ’s main …The Real Lowdown:…

Phys.Org A Trump twist? Environment over economy in MichiganPhys.OrgDan Bergan, associate professor in the Department of Communication. Credit: G.L. Kohuth, Michigan State University. Most Michigan residents would prefer policymakers prioritize the environment over economic growth, finds a new survey by Michigan State …MSU study: Most Michiganders prioritize environment over economyMichigan Radio all 2 news articles »

Mashable Trump Administration Split Over Paris Global Warming AgreementNewsmaxPresident Donald Trump’s White House is divided over his campaign promise to “cancel” a 2015 Paris agreement among countries to combat global warming, with senior adviser Stephen Bannon urging the president to remove the U.S. from the agreement, …Leaving the Paris Agreement would turn the US into a…

Washington Post What climate change has to do with the price of your lettuceWashington PostUnusual weather in the Southwest could cause a nationwide salad shortage later this month. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg (lettuce): Scientists say the weird weather is probably caused by climate change — which means these sorts of problems…

Palm Beach Daily News Palm Beach Chamber panel discusses link between environment, economyPalm Beach Daily NewsAn Everglades Foundation scientist, an FPL executive, and an environmental activist and sportsman spoke at this month’s Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce breakfast about initiatives they’re working on that will protect the environment while boosting the …

Drexel University The Triangle Online It’s up to us to save the environmentDrexel University The Triangle OnlineOur environment is changing due to our actions as human beings, which has only magnified global warming and its effects. Many people are trying to slow down the effects of climate change and help our environment, but is it…

Global Warming: Playing fast and loose in policy, proof and politics …Newnan Times-HeraldGlobal warming (climate change) is not just a scientific subject but also a technical-social-political scramble. Several recent episodes illustrate this; just one has … and more »

National Geographic Siberia’s Growing ‘Doorway to Hell’ Offers Clues on Climate ChangeNational GeographicA new study suggests that the expanding hole might provide fresh insight into a warming world. and more »

Hartford Courant Plastic Bag Tax Clears Environment Committee – Hartford CourantHartford CourantA proposal to put a 5-cent tax on single-use plastic and paper shopping in order to fund Connecticut’s state parks appeared to have enough support to win a. and more »