Tag Archives: Climate Change

Feeding The Crows

Artist – Steve Sack In other news, new figures released by NOAA today revealed that global CO2 emissions increased dramatically in 2012. But don’t worry, we have a debate about drones to settle. Also — the final report released by … Continue reading
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Kansas Education Committee: Teachers Must Debunk Climate Change in Science Class

Kansas state lawmakers are pushing a bill that would command teachers to include evidence in their curriculum that would counter climate change. With the Kansas State Board of Education preparing to vote on new science standards this year, the House … Continue reading
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Oklahoma GOP: Legitimizing ‘Jesus Rode a Dinosaur’ in Science Class

Under new legislation proposed by Oklahoma Republicans, teachers would be prohibited from punishing a student for turning in a science paper that in no way reflects science. via Mother Jones In biology class, public school students can’t generally argue that … Continue reading
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Where’s the Global Warming?

As parts of the Northeast are buried under 3 feet of snow, I thought it would be a good time to share why climate change will lead to more ferocious winter storms. The science behind this is clear: Warmer temperatures … Continue reading
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The Word

This seems especially poignant as a significant portion of the country is currently feeling spring-time temperatures, to be followed by severe weather and Tornadoes, to be followed by ice and snow. And did I mention it’s January? Thanks for literally … Continue reading

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Dastardly Dilemmas

Artist – Tim Eagan According to NOAA, 2012 was not only the warmest year on record for the lower 48 states, it was also the 10th warmest year on record for the planet. “Including 2012, all 12 years to date … Continue reading

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Tint the Windows

Artist – David Fitzsimmons According to the New York Times, the Obama administration is planning to unveil a comprehensive immigration reform plan that tackles all aspects of the problem. The plan will reportedly include a pathway to citizenship. An immigration … Continue reading

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Dangerous Consequences

Artist – J.D. Crowe In other news, Google’s total investment in green energy exceeded $1 billion yesterday after announcing that it would invest $200 million in a 161 megawatt wind farm in Oldham County, Texas.

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Today in Climate Change

From local ABC affiliate WLS in Chicago January 9, 2013 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — Water levels on Lake Michigan are the lowest in recorded history. If the level continues to drop, the Chicago River could reverse itself and send untreated sewage … Continue reading

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Warmest Year On Record

According to NOAA, 2012 was the warmest year on record in the lower 48 states, besting the previous record set in 1998. via The Weather Channel According to the U.S. “State of the Climate” report released Thursday by NOAA’s National … Continue reading

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