The Week That Was: We’re Expecting Great Things
Expectations can be a bear. I mean just think about it. Whether you’re an actor, a politician or an athlete, expectations frame the conversation and carry a heavy load. Take, for instance, the case of Jeremy Lin, the Cinderella-story, out-of-nowhere star for the New York Knicks. He’s been a fun revelation and great theater. … Read More
Scientist Behind Heartland Exposé Faces Fight to Save Job
The career of the scientist behind the Heartland Institute exposé is in jeopardy, as his employers review his use of deception to obtain confidential documents. Read More
Pass the Ketchup, Test-Tube Burger On the Menu Soon?
The goal of the project is to cut the number of cattle farmed for food and in the process, reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
The Week That Was: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been
Some of it was depressing, some of it uplifting. And yes, some of it was strange. Enjoy.… Read More
Hurricanes Pose Major Risk to Wind Energy Industry
Offshore wind farms are sitting ducks to hurricanes, and the study found that the violent winds in a hurricane can cause tall turbines to buckle if their design limits are exceeded. Noting the extensive damage Hurricane Katrina caused to the oil industry in 2005, the study said, “Although no offshore wind turbines have been built in the United Stat… Read More
Bill Gates Backs Scientists Lobbying for Geoengineering
Concern is growing that a small but influential group of scientists, and their backers, may have a disproportionate effect on major geoengineering decisions. Read More
Advocacy campaign takes aim at on-air climate skeptics
A new advocacy campaign aimed at exposing TV meteorologists who discount climate science is rankling those within the AMS community. … Read More
James Hansen Risks Arrest to Make His Research Clear
'The father of global warming,' NASA's James Hansen is still on the front lines of the explaining the ramifications of climate change. Read More
