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Michael Mann: Yes, we can still stop the worst effects of climate change. Here's why.

Scientists have not failed to communicate climate risks; misinformation from polluters complicates public understanding, and there are still pathways to avert catastrophic climate change.

Climate change is intensifying, extreme downpours in Spain, scientists say

Climate change has intensified rainfall in Spain by 12% and doubled the likelihood of extreme storms.
The recent floods in Spain caused significant fatalities and highlighted the growing risks of climate change.

Living on Earth: Chaos in the Climate System

Climate change significantly increases rainfall and the likelihood of catastrophic flooding worldwide.

Humanity Is Slowing Down Earth

Climate change is altering Earth's fundamental properties, affecting its rotational speed and other characteristics.

Last Sunday was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history, European climate agency says

Human activity significantly contributes to record-breaking global temperatures, with projections for future records being continually surpassed.

Record-breaking heat: Monday was world's hottest day

Global average temperature on Monday surpassed Sunday's record, marking the hottest day ever, highlighting the intensifying effects of climate change.

Michael Mann: Yes, we can still stop the worst effects of climate change. Here's why.

Scientists have not failed to communicate climate risks; misinformation from polluters complicates public understanding, and there are still pathways to avert catastrophic climate change.

Climate change is intensifying, extreme downpours in Spain, scientists say

Climate change has intensified rainfall in Spain by 12% and doubled the likelihood of extreme storms.
The recent floods in Spain caused significant fatalities and highlighted the growing risks of climate change.

Living on Earth: Chaos in the Climate System

Climate change significantly increases rainfall and the likelihood of catastrophic flooding worldwide.

Humanity Is Slowing Down Earth

Climate change is altering Earth's fundamental properties, affecting its rotational speed and other characteristics.

Last Sunday was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history, European climate agency says

Human activity significantly contributes to record-breaking global temperatures, with projections for future records being continually surpassed.

Record-breaking heat: Monday was world's hottest day

Global average temperature on Monday surpassed Sunday's record, marking the hottest day ever, highlighting the intensifying effects of climate change.
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Helping scientists cope in a climate of fear | Letters

Climate scientists, often targeted, need emotional support for their psychological toll in witnessing climate crisis consequences.

Climate School Announces Faculty Tenured in 2024

Columbia Climate School welcomes four distinguished professors, highlighting their contributions to environmental justice and climate science.

Season's mis-greetings: why timing matters in global academia

To create an inclusive environment, avoid using Northern Hemisphere seasons when inviting researchers to events.
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Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn | Penn Today

Michael Mann's appointment boosts Penn's role in climate science and collaborative efforts for sustainability.

Climate science needs to talk more about justice' here's how philosophy canhelp

Climate scientists need a shared justice language to discuss values and fairness in climate policies effectively.

Vermont Is Coming for Big Oil, Making It Pay for Decades of Climate Pollution

Vermont is close to enacting the groundbreaking 'Climate Superfund Act' holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damages, marking a shift towards utilizing climate science in legislation.

Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn | Penn Today

Michael Mann's appointment boosts Penn's role in climate science and collaborative efforts for sustainability.

Climate science needs to talk more about justice' here's how philosophy canhelp

Climate scientists need a shared justice language to discuss values and fairness in climate policies effectively.

Vermont Is Coming for Big Oil, Making It Pay for Decades of Climate Pollution

Vermont is close to enacting the groundbreaking 'Climate Superfund Act' holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damages, marking a shift towards utilizing climate science in legislation.
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Hear the eerie sounds of Earth's magnetic field flip 41,000 years ago

The Laschamp event revealed how a weakened magnetic field exposes Earth to cosmic rays and could disrupt modern technology.
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Meteorologists Face Harassment and Death Threats Amid Hurricane Disinformation

Meteorologists are increasingly facing harassment and threats amidst the rise of conspiracy theories related to extreme weather events.

Why doesn't California get hurricanes?

California's cooler ocean temperatures prevent hurricane formation unlike in the Gulf and Atlantic regions.

Meteorologists Face Harassment and Death Threats Amid Hurricane Disinformation

Meteorologists are increasingly facing harassment and threats amidst the rise of conspiracy theories related to extreme weather events.

Why doesn't California get hurricanes?

California's cooler ocean temperatures prevent hurricane formation unlike in the Gulf and Atlantic regions.
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How Hurricane Milton compares to the 'Great Galveston'

Modern hurricane forecasting and building codes provide better resilience against storms than in the past.
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Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth's Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis

Dr. Michael E. Mann is a leading climate scientist recognized for advancing understanding of Earth's climate through innovative research and effective communication.

Lamont-Doherty Scientists Receive Major Honors

Three scientists at Columbia Climate School's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory recognized for significant contributions in their respective fields.
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Hidden Patterns Show Nobel Prize Science Trends

Manabe's atmospheric work is crucial for today's climate modeling, emphasizing long-term scientific impact.
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Scientist Britney Schmidt wins Blavatnik Award | Cornell Chronicle

Britney Schmidt was awarded the Blavatnik National Award for her innovative research in climate science and planetary habitability studies.

Astronomer Britney Schmidt wins Blavatnik Award | Cornell Chronicle

Britney Schmidt recognized for groundbreaking research in climate science and planetary habitability through innovative exploration of polar regions.

The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet

Dr. Michael E. Mann has made significant contributions to climate science and science communication.

Scientist Britney Schmidt wins Blavatnik Award | Cornell Chronicle

Britney Schmidt was awarded the Blavatnik National Award for her innovative research in climate science and planetary habitability studies.

Astronomer Britney Schmidt wins Blavatnik Award | Cornell Chronicle

Britney Schmidt recognized for groundbreaking research in climate science and planetary habitability through innovative exploration of polar regions.

The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet

Dr. Michael E. Mann has made significant contributions to climate science and science communication.
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Scientists become a source of hope and information on TikTok, Instagram

Scientists like Peter Neff leverage social media to effectively communicate climate science and promote awareness of environmental issues.

Ancient DNA debunks Rapa Nui 'ecological suicide' theory

Ancient DNA analysis disproves the self-inflicted population collapse narrative of Rapa Nui, highlighting the need to reconsider ecological management theories.

Why the Atlantic Basin has been unusually quiet as peak hurricane season nears

The Atlantic Basin enters its peak hurricane season but recently has seen an unusual quiet period with no named storms.
Saharan Dust outbreaks are currently inhibiting tropical storm development due to the dry air they introduce.

Caroline O'Doherty: Don't bet on a world without cement if CRH is picking up climate tab at Trinity College Dublin

Corporate funding for climate science raises concerns about research integrity and perception.
Trinity College emphasizes independence despite CRH's involvement as a major carbon polluter.

Huge patch of the Atlantic Ocean is cooling at a record speed

Unexplained rapid cooling in the central equatorial Atlantic raises significant scientific questions.

Complex, Hidden Landscape Mapped a Mile under Greenland Ice

New geological mapping of Greenland reveals hidden terrains beneath ice, improving predictions on ice-sheet stability and GPS accuracy.

Climate Tipping Points Are Unpredictable And Miss The Point, Says New Study

The future remains uncertain and unpredictable, especially in climate science and tipping points predictions.
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'Firenado' swirls up from explosive Park fire north of Chico

Wildfire behavior can create firenadoes and generate thunderstorm-like phenomena, challenging predictions and firefighting efforts.

A heat dome can bring dangerously high temperatures. What is it?

A heat dome is a meteorological phenomenon trapping hot air similar to a lid on a pot, leading to extreme temperatures in the Western U.S.

'Firenado' swirls up from explosive Park fire north of Chico

Wildfire behavior can create firenadoes and generate thunderstorm-like phenomena, challenging predictions and firefighting efforts.

A heat dome can bring dangerously high temperatures. What is it?

A heat dome is a meteorological phenomenon trapping hot air similar to a lid on a pot, leading to extreme temperatures in the Western U.S.
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Famed climate scientist wins million-dollar verdict against right-wing bloggers

Prominent climate scientist Michael Mann won a defamation case against two right-wing bloggers, who falsely accused him of data manipulation.

Canadian writer Mark Steyn ordered to pay climate scientist $1M US after defamation trial | CBC News

Climate scientist Michael Mann awarded $1 million in lawsuit against writers for defamation over comparing him to a convicted child molester.

A famous climate scientist is in court, with big stakes for attacks on science

Scientists face defamation trial in DC court
Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist, is suing for defamation

Famed climate scientist wins million-dollar verdict against right-wing bloggers

Prominent climate scientist Michael Mann won a defamation case against two right-wing bloggers, who falsely accused him of data manipulation.

Canadian writer Mark Steyn ordered to pay climate scientist $1M US after defamation trial | CBC News

Climate scientist Michael Mann awarded $1 million in lawsuit against writers for defamation over comparing him to a convicted child molester.

A famous climate scientist is in court, with big stakes for attacks on science

Scientists face defamation trial in DC court
Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist, is suing for defamation
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2024 tropical cyclone prediction | Penn Today

Climate scientist Michael Mann and team predict an unprecedented 33 named tropical cyclones for the 2024 North Atlantic season.

U.S. Carbon Removal Needs Have a $100-Billion Price TagPer Year

The U.S. government needs to spend $100 billion yearly on carbon removal by 2050, 20 times more than previous commitments.
Carbon removal companies utilize various approaches, with the need for substantial funding driven by scientific and economic factors.

What a Climatologist's Defamation Case Victory Means for Scientists

Climate scientist Michael Mann has won a defamation lawsuit against two conservative commentators who compared him to a convicted child molester.
The jury awarded Mann over $1 million in a landmark case that serves as a warning to those who attack scientists in controversial fields.
This verdict sends a strong signal that individual scientists should not be accused of serious misconduct without strong evidence.
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Fossil Fuel Industry Knew About Impending Climate Crisis as Early as 1954

The fossil fuel industry funded research on climate science as far back as the 1950s.
The research funded by the industry led to the development of the Keeling Curve, which is foundational to scientists' understanding of the climate crisis.

Smoking gun proof': fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954, documents show

The fossil fuel industry funded early climate science, including Charles Keeling's research on CO2 levels.
The Air Pollution Foundation, backed by oil and car manufacturing interests, provided funding for Keeling's research in 1954.

Fossil Fuel Industry Knew About Impending Climate Crisis as Early as 1954

The fossil fuel industry funded research on climate science as far back as the 1950s.
The research funded by the industry led to the development of the Keeling Curve, which is foundational to scientists' understanding of the climate crisis.

Smoking gun proof': fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954, documents show

The fossil fuel industry funded early climate science, including Charles Keeling's research on CO2 levels.
The Air Pollution Foundation, backed by oil and car manufacturing interests, provided funding for Keeling's research in 1954.
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Opinion | How Hot Was It Last Year?

Last year was the warmest recorded in modern history, breaking the record by an exceptionally large margin.
The global average temperature in 2023 was more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial level, according to one data set.

For Climate Action, read Michael Mann's Our Fragile Moment - Climate Change Comedian

Dr. Michael E. Mann's book, Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth's Past Can Help Us to Survive the Climate Crisis, addresses questions about the origins of life on Earth and how to combat climate change.
Dr. Mann's books have been influential in educating people about climate science and providing arguments against climate change deniers.

What's Behind the 'Arctic Blast' Plunging into the U.S.?

The US is facing a fast-approaching Arctic blast that could bring frigid temperatures and wind chills below zero.
This event is expected to be less severe than previous Arctic outbreaks but precautions should still be taken.

Russia-Ukraine war live: Vladimir Putin says Joe Biden remark that Russia plans to attack Nato country is complete rubbish

Putin denies interest in fighting NATO countries
Russian isolation impacting Arctic climate science
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Climate finance takes spotlight at COP28

There is a gap in climate finance needed for developing countries at COP28 in Dubai.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister rejects the phase-out of fossil fuels at COP28.
The Emirati head of the UN climate conference defends his belief in climate science.

Geoengineering May Be The Least Worst Climate Solution - CleanTechnica

Solar geoengineering is gaining traction as a topic of discussion at high levels of climate science.
Solar geoengineering is seen as the least worst alternative among a series of bad choices.
The topic of solar geoengineering was widely discussed at the recent Open Science Conference, indicating a shift in thinking.

Where did I go wrong?' The scientist who tried to raise the climate alarm

Climate scientist Graeme Pearman reflects on the frustration of people not responding to climate science.
Pearman admits he was naive to think policy and action would follow the science.
Despite the urgency of climate change, Pearman finds solace in the beauty of nature.

New Models Could Predict Climate Change Effects with Unprecedented Detail

Scientists are developing a network of global supercomputing centers called Earth Visualization Engines (EVE) to run climate models and predict local climate impacts with higher resolution.
The EVE centers would use machine-learning algorithms and supercomputers to analyze the data and help municipalities mitigate climate disasters.
The proposal for the EVE network will be presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in November.

Meet the woman who's making climate change easier to see

Alison Smart's journey into climate literacy involved transitioning from arts and history to climate science.
Probable Futures was created to help climate scientists communicate their work to general audiences through innovative climate change visualization.

Climate finance takes spotlight at COP28

There is a gap in climate finance needed for developing countries at COP28 in Dubai.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister rejects the phase-out of fossil fuels at COP28.
The Emirati head of the UN climate conference defends his belief in climate science.

Geoengineering May Be The Least Worst Climate Solution - CleanTechnica

Solar geoengineering is gaining traction as a topic of discussion at high levels of climate science.
Solar geoengineering is seen as the least worst alternative among a series of bad choices.
The topic of solar geoengineering was widely discussed at the recent Open Science Conference, indicating a shift in thinking.

Where did I go wrong?' The scientist who tried to raise the climate alarm

Climate scientist Graeme Pearman reflects on the frustration of people not responding to climate science.
Pearman admits he was naive to think policy and action would follow the science.
Despite the urgency of climate change, Pearman finds solace in the beauty of nature.

New Models Could Predict Climate Change Effects with Unprecedented Detail

Scientists are developing a network of global supercomputing centers called Earth Visualization Engines (EVE) to run climate models and predict local climate impacts with higher resolution.
The EVE centers would use machine-learning algorithms and supercomputers to analyze the data and help municipalities mitigate climate disasters.
The proposal for the EVE network will be presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in November.

Meet the woman who's making climate change easier to see

Alison Smart's journey into climate literacy involved transitioning from arts and history to climate science.
Probable Futures was created to help climate scientists communicate their work to general audiences through innovative climate change visualization.
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Antarctic Ice Loss Is Significant, Contrary to Claims - FactCheck.org

Antarctica contributes to global sea level rise through ice mass loss. Misleading video falsely claimed it's unclear if Antarctica is losing ice.

The Atlantic hurricane season has begun, and experts warn it will be more active than normal

Hurricane dynamics may be changing, with an increase in severe storms predicted for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

Extreme heat forecast for Western U.S. may kick off sweltering summer. Here's the outlook

A significant early-season heat wave is expected to hit western North America, posing wildfire risks and record-breaking temperatures.

The Weatherman Who Tried to Bring Climate Science to a Red State

News station in conservative state hires chief meteorologist focused on climate science.
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