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Category Archives: Climate Change Education and Communication
Elizabeth Kolbert on "The Sixth Extinction"
In an interview on Democracy Now! author Elizabeth Kolbert discusses her new book, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, just published. Scientists say we are now experiencing the sixth mass extinction event, with up to 50 percent of all living … Continue reading
Unleash John Holdren -- beyond the Polar Vortex video
Is a recently posted video on the polar vortex by Obama science adviser John Holdren a sign that the White House is finally ready to unleash this powerfully articulate climate science and policy communicator, after clearly holding him back during … Continue reading
James Taylor misleads on hurricane claims, discounts Sandy victims
In a typically misleading Forbes op-ed, James Taylor ignores the many ways that global warming has affected hurricanes, did affect Sandy, and will worsen hurricanes in the future. Emerging science shows global warming can affect the storm surge, extent, precipitation, and … Continue reading
21st Century climate extremes and the next "Greatest Generation"
Can catastrophic events serve as lasting climate wake-up calls? Why do some disasters have deep and long-lasting consequences for our society while others do not? And what can we do – and should we do – in advance of such events … Continue reading
Marfa Dialogues/NY: Examining climate change through art, activism, and science
Here's something we're looking forward to on an upcoming visit to New York City: More than 30 leading cultural, academic, and advocacy organizations have launched a two-month series of events "that will combine art, activism, and science to bring together … Continue reading
L. A. Times Overhypes Recent Warming Trends
A Los Angeles Times story ("Global warming 'hiatus' puts climate change scientists on the spot") on September 22 contained significant missteps that place a greater emphasis on the challenge of explaining recent global warming data than most scientists consider warranted. Current natural … Continue reading
So long for now to David Roberts
With David Roberts' announcement that he is taking a year off -- and dropping out of the online world altogether -- we are losing, for now, an illuminating and original public voice on the climate change problem. Many of us … Continue reading
Al Jazeera America got off to a good start with climate change coverage
Credit to Al Jazeera America for coming right out of the gate with a good half-hour panel on climate change, featuring three experts: Michael Mann from Penn State University, Heidi Cullen from Climate Central, and Klaus Jacob from the Lamont-Doherty … Continue reading
EnvironmentalScienceDegree.com: "101 Top Web Resources on Climate Change"
Climate Science Watch has been included on a list of 101 Top Web Resources on Climate Change that was published recently at Environmentalsciencedegree.com. Check it out. The list is a guide to an extraordinary wealth of information. We found most of … Continue reading
James Hansen on NASA retirement and climate action
Sustainability Media Lab shot this video interview on April 10 with James Hansen on why he left NASA, his next steps, how the energy industry is impeding urgent climate action, and his wish for his grandchildren:
