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Defense Fund Helps Scientists Targeted by Lawsuits
An increasing number of lawsuits against climate scientists has created a need for the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund.
Climate Change: The New Battlefield in Science Education
Reminiscent of the evolution-vs.-creationism clash, human-caused climate change has emerged as the new battlefield in middle and high schools in the U.S.
Did Global Warming Destroy My Hometown?
Last May, a massive tornado leveled Joplin, Missouri. Was it chance, or a warning of things to come?
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.
Snow Drought? Wimpy Winter Weather Across U.S.
While some may be cheering the lack of snow as welcome relief, the widespread shortage of it spells trouble for the ski industry.
Hybrid Sharks Discovery: Is There a Global Warming Connection?
Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen hybrid shark species, but is it evidence of climate adaptation?
No Heartburn Relief for Oceans
Scientists feel we can fix the problem of ocean acidification but it might cost trillions a year and do more harm than good.
Ecologists Embark on a Nationwide Quest to Measure America’s Ecological Health
A massive new research project will soon be underway, with the goal of measuring the ecological consequences of global warming.