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Global Disruptors: Hackers, Rickety Bridges, 150 Year Olds

Earth from Space
by Bill Chameides
Jun 4, 2013

Living a whole century and a half? Apparently, it’s not as far-fetched as you might think, but it carries with it risks.

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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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El Nino, La Nina and Global Warming

by Bill Chameides
Mar 21, 2013

Is there a connection? And if so, how does it work? Does a warming world lead to more El Ninos? More La Ninas? Or more intense El Ninos and La Ninas?

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Superstorm Sandy Conundrum: Rebuild or Retreat

Homes destroyed on Fire Island, NY. (USGS/Cheryl Hapke)
by Bill Chameides
Feb 7, 2013

For many storm victims whose homes were battered or destroyed by Sandy, the answer is “rebuild.” Governor Cuomo has an alternative.

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Climate Change: The Case for Heat

Coal-fired power plant
by Bill Chameides
Feb 5, 2013

Could the heat coming from your refrigerator be contributing to global warming?

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Climate Change: Going to Extremes

2012 was a doozy when it came to extreme weather events and especially in the United States. So far it looks like there will be no respite in 2013. (NOAA)
by Bill Chameides
Jan 11, 2013

There are extremes and then there are EXTREMES.

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While We Were Away: Circa 2012-13

by Bill Chameides
Jan 9, 2013

They say time waits for no man. The news, of course, waits for no one either. An apt idea for today as we review of some of the environmental goings-on during our holiday break.

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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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What makes a storm ‘super’

vis-animated
by Bill Chameides
Oct 29, 2012

Hurricane Sandy receives top billing of “superstorm.” Here’s why, with a look back at other superstorms.

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What does a record Arctic thaw mean?

Arctic sea ice
by Bill Chameides
Sep 21, 2012

It’s now official: The 2012 Arctic summer sea ice melt blows past the previous record low.

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