Climate Change

Students Plan National Day of Action Against Trump's Climate Denial

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and Varshini Prakash say we need to build a movement to protect the planet for future generations.

January 22, 2017
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Interior Secretary Nominee Zinke Supports Fracking and Drilling on Public Lands

While serving in the house, Interior Secretary nominee Ryan Zinke voted against land, water, and species protections, says Randi Spivak of the Center for Biological Diversity.

January 21, 2017
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Scott Pruitt Acknowledges Climate Change While Denying Scientific Consensus of Human Responsibility

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There's a last-ditch effort by the energy industry to halt a transition from fossil fuels to energy efficiency and renewables, and it's reflected in Trump's picks to head the EPA and Department of

January 20, 2017
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Why Science Absolutely Needs a Place in Politics

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Citing a disproportionate lack of scientists in politics, Shaughnessy Naughton founded 314 Action to encourage scientists and pro-science advocates to become active in government. Having more science-minded and scientifically trained individuals in politics could help swing debates on topics such as climate change, nuclear power, and vaccinations.

January 20, 2017
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Climate Denier Scott Pruitt Faces Protests at Senate Hearing as 2016 Is Declared Hottest Year Ever

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On Wednesday, scientists with both NASA and NOAA—the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—confirmed 2016 was the hottest year on record, topping the previous record set in 2015, which topped

January 19, 2017
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Expert Warning: Current Conservation Efforts Won’t Save Tropical Forests

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After studying 200,000 trees in 360 rainforest areas, researchers concluded there is no clear correlation between the number of tree species in a forest and its carbon-storage capacity. If we only protect forests with high carbon stocks in our conservations policies, we could leave some of the most biodiverse areas vulnerable to deforestation and other threats.

January 18, 2017
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