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On Science, Politics and Climate Change

It's important to avoid "overheated rhetoric" on climate change. It's equally important to get the science right. For example, while the rate of warming in the atmosphere in the 2000s has slowed, the oceans continue to absorb heat, and some of that heat will undoubtedly eventually find its way into the atmosphere. (Flickr/lanacar)
by Bill Chameides
May 22, 2013

U.S. Representative Lamar Representative Lamar Smith’s strutting his science cred.

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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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Climate Change Chatter, April 5

by Bill Chameides
Apr 5, 2013

Clear signals about climate change appear in the science literature, but from the White House the signals seemed mixed.

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Climate Change Change Gonna Come?

Obama, presidential inauguration, January 2013
by Bill Chameides
Jan 22, 2013

Obama promises action on climate change during his second term.

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E.O. Wilson, Science Giant and Environmental Champion, Comes to Town — and Illuminates

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by Bill Chameides
Dec 14, 2012

For two days this week, E.O. Wilson, this giant of our times, was in the Triangle area. I had the opportunity to spend some time with Wilson during his stay in the area — what an extraordinary experience.

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Climate science and science literacy: the strange divergence

by Bill Chameides
Oct 10, 2012

When it comes to climate, “just the facts, ma’am” doesn’t seem to cut it for some.

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Fusion: maybe less than 30 years but this year unlikely

National Ignition Facility
by Bill Chameides
Oct 8, 2012

No ignition at the U.S. National Ignition Facility.

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Do organic foods promote better health?

by Bill Chameides
Sep 11, 2012

A fresh look at a new study on the benefits (or lack thereof) of organic food over conventional. In the week [...]

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Better Brushing With Bacteria

Can bacteria help clean your teeth? And how? (WikiCommons/Dozenist)
by Bill Chameides
Jul 12, 2012

Do you have dentifrice envy? Bacterial enzymes may hold the key to healthier teeth.

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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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