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Beth Lebwohl
18,000+ EarthSky en Español Facebook friends!
As of early January 2012, EarthSky en Espanol had earned 18,000 friends on Facebook ... and counting!
January 2, 2012
Kieran Mulvaney on why polar bears are cool
Journalist Kieran Mulvaney became fascinated with polar bears a decade ago when he was in Alaska on assignment. His new book is called "The Great White Bear."
December 31, 2011
Cynthia Rosenzweig on climate change and cities
Cynthia Rosenzweig talked about how Earth's warming climate will affect – and is already affecting – many of the world’s most important cities.
November 28, 2011
How your brain cells might be sabotaging your diet
Our brain cells munch on themselves, to keep the body from starving. A new study sheds light on the role this plays in regulating appetite.
November 23, 2011
Juliet Eilperin on the hidden world of sharks
Juliet Eilperin - author of of a new book called Demon Fish - talked to EarthSky about the fascinating ocean life of sharks.
November 22, 2011
Maureen Ogden on preserving New Jersey’s open space
New Jersey’s Keep It Green Campaign hopes to protect clean water, natural areas, farmland, parks and historic sites. Hear from co-chair Maureen Ogden.
November 22, 2011
Joseph Pawlik on sponge overgrowth in the Caribbean
More than half of what used to be coral reefs are now covered with sponges and algae.
November 21, 2011
Abrupt climate change possible in coming years
EarthSky spoke with Richard Alley, a Penn State geologist and winner of a 2011 Heinz Award for his work on abrupt climate change.
November 14, 2011
Nate Lewis on artificial photosynthesis
Plants use photosynthesis to make food from the sun's energy. Dr. Nate Lewis works to mimic that process to create a clean-burning fuel using water and sunlight.
November 8, 2011
Haibing Ma on China’s wind power woes
Haibing Ma of the Worldwatch Institute said many of China’s wind turbines can’t connect to the country’s larger electric grid.
November 4, 2011
