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House Hears About Climate

Testifying on Capitol Hill, April 25, 2013
by Bill Chameides
Apr 29, 2013

Is last week's hearing on climate the start of a thaw?

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Preview: On My House Testimony on Climate Policy Issues

by Bill Chameides
Apr 26, 2013

As many of you know, I testified on Capitol Hill yesterday.

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Climate Change: More Than a 1,000-Year Window on Regional Temperatures

by Bill Chameides
Apr 25, 2013

Herculean effort by scientific community yields new insight on long-term climate trends.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions: EPA Cries Foul on Keystone, Gov. Forecasts Fall Short

Canadian Tar Sands
by Bill Chameides
Apr 24, 2013

Two news items surrounding greenhouse gas emissions moved over the past week. One on the trajectory of said emissions from government number-crunching. The other on what the proposed Keystone pipeline might mean for emissions.

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Extreme Weather: What’s Climate Change Got to Do With It?

A devastating drought gripped a large swath of the United States in 2012, decimating corn crops like those pictured here in Missouri Valley, Iowa, in August. Just what is behind the long-lasting drought is the subject of scientific debate. 
(Photo: USDA/Dave Kosling)
by Bill Chameides
Apr 19, 2013

A debate brews on the role of climate change in the record-breaking drought of 2012.

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Climate: How Warm Is It?

Quelccaya ice cap in Peru
by Bill Chameides
Apr 16, 2013

According to three recent papers, it’s a field day for the heat. Sure, global temperatures have been on the rise [...]

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The 2013 Environmental Artist Award Goes To…

Clad in kilt with a warm smile, Alexander McCall Smith accepted the LEAF with wit and humility, and a brief reading of a poem from “Espresso Tales.” (Duke Photography/Megan Morr)
by Bill Chameides
Apr 15, 2013

... author Alexander McCall Smith.

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Climate Change Chatter, April 12

Gina McCarthy
by Bill Chameides
Apr 12, 2013

At her Senate confirmation hearing yesterday, President Obama’s pick for EPA chief fielded questions ranging from the issue of climate change to her Internet use.

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Peak Oil Flip Flop

The debate has focused on a peak in oil supply. Some argue it’s peak oil demand that’s relevant. And that demand, some experts say, is on the wane. (Flickr / raindog)
by Bill Chameides
Apr 10, 2013

There's a new twist in the "peak oil" debate. Is it good news for the climate?

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End of Life Film Wins Best Environmental Documentary Award

Screen Shot from "A Will for the Woods"
by Bill Chameides
Apr 8, 2013

"A Will for the Woods" uplifts and inspires as it documents the tragic end of Clark Wang. `

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