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Why the media doesn’t talk about population
In past decades, "population control" and "overpopulation" were at the tip of everyone's tongues. So why don't we talk about population anymore?
December 8, 2009
Andrew Knoll: ‘Mass extinction is accurate description of how world is changing now’
Andrew Knoll has been working with biologists to try to put into perspective what he called today's catastrophic loss of biodiversity.
December 7, 2009
Marc Imhoff celebrates 10 years of Terra satellite
The Terra mission has been productive in providing data that is extremely useful, even after 10 years of being up there," says Marc Imhoff.
December 7, 2009
John Wiltshire explores growing Hawaiian island
John Wiltshire uses research vessels to survey the new craters and landslides. He uses underwater robots, to explore the emerging island.
December 7, 2009
Chris Field on developing world greenhouse gases
Chris Field is optimistic that poor and wealthy countries can cooperate on reducing emissions while still allowing for economic growth.
December 6, 2009
Online discussion today on population and climate change
How do population dynamics figure into the conversations about climate? Join this online discussion today.
December 2, 2009
Norman Loeb studies clouds’ effect on Earth’s climate
"I think society needs to realize the importance of accurately measuring the climate system ," says Norman Loeb when talking about the goals of CERES mission.
November 30, 2009
Scott Barrett on crafting a successful climate agreement in Copenhagen
"The biggest problem we've had in this long history of climate negotiations is a focus on targets and timetables - on aspirations," says Scott Barrett.
November 30, 2009
Balloons: How high can they fly?
Helium balloons rise higher than hot air balloons. The current altitude record for a helium balloon was set by Malcolm Ross, who flew to over 113,000 feet.
November 28, 2009
What causes the colors in flames?
When you gaze at a wood fire, you might notice different colors in flames. What causes them? It's like the colors of stars indicate their temperatures.
November 28, 2009
