A Year After “Climategate,” Applying Lessons Learned
"Climategate" has had a lasting impact on how climate scientists approach their work, how the media covers climate science, and how policy makers view the reliability of climate science research.… Read More
Climate Science Discussed Rationally
"Meteorologists focus on the atmosphere, whereas climatologists focus on everything that influences the atmosphere," Cullen told members of the subcommittee.… Read More
Energy Outlook Portends High Oil Prices, Low Adoption of Hybrid Vehicles
The WEO points out that an important reason for the escalating oil price in this scenario is that the world’s thirst for oil continues unslaked, and the oil price must rise to keep oil supply in line with demand.… Read More
They’ve Banned Geoengineering—But What Exactly Does That Mean?
There’s a danger that geoengineering to stave off global warming could cause unpleasant and unintended consequences. That’s why delegates to the International Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in Nagoya, Japan issued a statement last week… Read More
National Parks Wrestle with Warming
As the world warms, officials at the National Park Service are starting to sweat: No glaciers at Glacier, no Joshua trees at Joshua Tree. These are part of the long-range forecast for the national parks.… Read More
Why I Wrote About Judith Curry
Michael Lemonick explores his new article in Scientific American about Judith Curry, a climate scientist who has become a divisive figure.… Read More
Climate Change Literacy Won’t Be Enough
A risk perception expert argues that a closer understanding of the psychological aspects of climate change is as important as a more climate-literate public.… Read More
Is New Global Warming Poll Cause for Despair?
A new poll reveals an American public that has not fully engaged with the climate change issue, and is confused about the science.… Read More
