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Another storm pounds the North Carolina coast (sort of)

NC 12 buckles from Sandy
by Bill Chameides
Nov 5, 2012

Did Hurricane Sandy violate the State Legislature's restriction on sea level rise?

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The oil spill that keeps on surfacing

by Bill Chameides
Oct 11, 2012

The BP oil spill is back in the news … again.

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Oodles of nurdles not so good

Nurdles Found on Oregon Beach
by Bill Chameides
Oct 1, 2012

The sorry story of the nurdle.

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‘Sherman’s Lagoon’ creator discusses science and the environment

'Sherman's Lagoon' creator Jim Toomey talked to TheGreenGrok about marine science, sustainability and ocean issues. In the video below he discusses two series he developed around the marine census and the cruel practice of shark finning.
by Bill Chameides
Aug 30, 2012

Today, in part two of our interview, we ask about how Jim Toomey, the creator of Sherman the Great White Shark, weaves science and sustainability into his comic strip.

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Cartoonist Jim Toomey Talks Shop and Sharks

Nicholas School alum Jim Toomey, creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip "Sherman's Lagoon," discusses his work and the ocean with TheGreenGrok.
by Bill Chameides
Aug 23, 2012

In which we dive deep into the making of the comic strip "Sherman's Lagoon," the career of the strip's creator, and the ocean setting.

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Summer Catch-Up on the Environment

postvacay
by Bill Chameides
Aug 22, 2012

Here’s some of the environmental news that was in play while I was away.

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Message in a Bottle? Caffeine Pollution Says ‘Man Was Here’

Caffeine is produced by more than 60 plant species and has even been found in marine species such as certain soft corals. But there are no known sources in North America. So how's it showing up in Oregon’s coastal waters? (Brooke et al, NOAA-OE, HBOI)
by Bill Chameides
Jul 27, 2012

Who knew? Pacific fish might be kick-starting their day with a java jolt.

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Talking Green in Aspen

"Living with the New Normal" at the Aspen Environment Forum with (from L to R) National Geographic's Rob Kunzig, Kevin Trenberth (National Center for Atmospheric Research), Bill Chameides, Interior's David Hayes, Oberlin's David Orr.
by Bill Chameides
Jun 27, 2012

Desolation Row or New Morning? What does the future hold?

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Climate Politics: North Carolina House Whiffs on Controversial Sea-Level Bill

Hurricane Irene swept ocean waters under and on top of some coastal homes in North Carolina. How much will thermal expansion and melting ice from warmer temps cause the ocean to rise? That question's being debated by state legislators, sort of. (FEMA)
by Bill Chameides
Jun 25, 2012

A victory for the enviros? Not exactly.

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Welcome to Hurricane Season Circa 2012

Tropical storm Beryl crashed the hurricane season party early this year, though an average season has been forecast. Climate change, though, may spell bigger storms. (NOAA)
by Bill Chameides
Jun 6, 2012

A hard rain’s gonna fall. Question is how hard and how often.

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