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Michael Searcy
Categorical Denial: Schools of Skepticism
One of the initial challenges encountered when attempting to discuss anthropogenic climate change with an individual skeptical of the theory is first discerning to which school of skeptical thought the individual subscribes. The difficulty of this task is exacerbated by an innate willingness of skeptics to switch between schools as convenience dictates. Some of the … Continue reading
Climate Change in the News, Week of March 7, 2009
News items related to climate change from the past week. Clinton: US has been negligent on climate change – Associated Press (Mar 6, 2009) Stop California’s emissions rule, Levin asks EPA – Detroit Free Press (Mar 5, 2009) Drought threatens Amazon, speeds global warming: study – AFP (Mar 5, 2009) Senate leader says energy, climate … Continue reading
Climate Change in the News, Week of February 14, 2009
News items related to climate change from the past week. Climate warming gases rising faster than expected – Associated Press (Feb 14, 2009) Biofuels may speed up, not slow global warming: study – AFP (Feb 14, 2009) Scientists: Pace of Climate Change Exceeds Estimates – Washington Post (Feb 15, 2009) Weather Eye: is extreme weather … Continue reading
Wildfires Rage Down Under
In December 2005, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia in conjunction with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology released a report entitled, “Climate change impacts on fire-weather in south-east Australia”. Stating that, “since 1950, rainfall has decreased in south-east Australia, droughts have become more severe and the number of extremely hot days … Continue reading
More Birds Flying North for the Winter
A study released today by the Audubon Society has found that a significant number of North American bird species have changed their migratory patterns over the last 40 years, finding more Northern homes for the winter, likely as a result of increased temperatures over the United States during that time period. Of the 305 species … Continue reading
Aren’t compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs dangerous?
Yes and no. Compact fluorescent light bulbs, commonly referred to as CFL bulbs, do contain mercury, which is a hazardous material. However, the amount is very small and is less than the amount used in standard linear fluorescent bulbs which have been in use in homes, businesses, and schools for decades. Two-thirds of the CFL … Continue reading
Climate Change in the News, Week of October 11, 2008
News items related to climate change from the past week. U.N. says credit crisis could enable “green growth” – Reuters (UK) (Oct 11, 2008) Global Warming Threatens Tropical Species, Too – Discover (Oct 10, 2008) Keeping track of climate change – CNN (Oct 11, 2008) Climate change ground zero – Sydney Morning Herald (Oct 11, … Continue reading
Climate Change in the News, Week of September 27, 2008
News items related to climate change from the past week. BBC investigated over climate change documentary – Telegraph (UK) (Sep 26, 2008) Climate change could affect bird-lovers, hunters – Tallahassee Democrat (Sep 26, 2008) Study: Climate change impact on Tennessee will be costly – Nashville Business Journal (Sep 24, 2008) Layton attacks Liberal and Green … Continue reading
Climate Change in the News, Week of September 20, 2008
News items related to climate change from the past week. Trees Will Save Us From Global Warming? Scratch That – Newsweek (Sep 18, 2008) Global warming law will boost California economy, study finds – Christian Science Monitor (Sep 18, 2008) Abrupt Climate Change Focus Of U.S. National Laboratories – Science Daily (Sep 18, 2008) Business … Continue reading
Climate Change in the News, Week of August 30, 2008
News items related to climate change from the past week. Palin Not Convinced on Global Warming – Washington Post (Aug 29, 2008) Nebraskans favor government action to curb climate change – Grand Island Independent (Aug 29, 2008) Palin: Global Warming Not Man-Made – ABC News (US) (Aug 29, 2008) Africa: Climate Change a Threat to … Continue reading
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