No Snow? No Problem; Urban Skiing Hits the Streets
With below average snowfall across much of the U.S. this winter, it's tough to find good skiing conditions. But who says there has to be fresh powder in the mountains in order to ski? This video, shot last year in British Columbia, proves that it's possible to ski in an urban area -- even on pavement (although that can't be good for your skis). … Read More
Natural Gas Our New Savior? Not So Fast . . .
Remember how ethanol was going to save us? Until scientists began calculating the actual climate impact of corn ethanol, and discovered it wasn’t much better than gas. You’d think we’d have learned something from this cautionary tale. Evidently not, as natural presents false hope.… Read More
Surf’s Up: The Web’s Best Reading of Heartland Scandal
The confession by climate researcher Peter Gleick that he obtained and leaked the documents has prompted much soul-searching throughout the climate science and policy communities. For those of you who haven’t had the time to surf through it all, here are the pieces that popped up on our radar, building off of our summary yesterday:… Read More
Strong Reactions to Scientist’s Role in Heartland Case
Gleick, the director of the Pacific Institute, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a past recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant, said he had received the files from an anonymous source, and in an effort to verify their authenticity, he solicited information using an assumed name.… Read More
Top 5 Faux Careers To Avoid Discussing Global Warming
The very existence of man-made global warming, not to mention the array of policy choices for responding to it, are such flash points in American politics that it’s nearly impossible to raise the subject in social settings without sparking an awkward conversation.… Read More
The Perfect Time to Heart a Climate Scientist
As Climate Nexus said: "Climate change deniers are sending hate mail and threats to dedicated climate scientists working to protect our families, finances and future. Show these hardworking experts some love — even digital hugs count this Valentine’s Day. Remind them their work is valuable, their opinions respected, and that they are not alone."… Read More
Challenge of Making Climate Change News Sound Newsy
In the face of public confusion, it's clearly important for journalists to keep talking about climate change. But how do we make it feel fresh when it's really been the same story, more or less, since the 1980's?… Read More
Climate Change a Growing Risk For U.S. Water Supplies
Water supplies are sensitive to a lot of different factors, including extreme weather and an evolving climate. As global temperatures rise, regional changes could have a growing impact on access to clean water. … Read More
