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Keeping Up With Climate Talks in Cancun
December 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Wondering how to keep up on the latest news from the 16th Climate Change Conference going on in Cancun? Check out these sites and feeds for the latest updates, videos and more from Cancun. Visit the official COP16 website or follow @COP16 on Twitter for Conference updates and information. You can also visit the [...]
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UMB Team Depicts Potential Coastal Flooding in Boston
December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment
As a coastal city built mainly on landfill, relative sea level rise will be one of Boston’s greatest climate change challenges. Along will rising tides and “sinking” land, more frequent and violent storms are likely to occur as climate changes affect weather patterns. The combination of these factors (in addition to other challenges) are likely [...]
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Climate Change Denial: GOP Members Speak Out
December 1, 2010 | 1 Comment
Recently, we reported on how recent elections potentially signify a further shift away from climate change legislation, in favor of profit-maximizing practices that jeopardize health and safety. However, Dot Earth’s Andrew Revkin brings our attention to the "Rational Discussion of Climate Change" hosted by the U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology on November 17, [...]
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UMass Boston Center Hosts Talk with Google’s Climate Change and Energy Initiatives Director
December 1, 2010 | 1 Comment
From UMass Boston Office of Communications Event Launches Clean Energy Business and Professional Education Program Dan Reicher, director of climate change and energy initiatives for Google and former Assistant Secretary of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, will present "Building a Competitive Clean Economy: The Role of Technology, Policy, [...]