Tagged - Climate Change
Climate Change
Weber Lab’s research with URochester students provides insights on ocean biogeochemical cycles
URochester Earth and Environmental Science professor and researcher Dr. Thomas Weber has led multiple, intricate research undertakings on biogeochemical cycles in the world’s oceans. Throughout this academic year in particular, he has collaborated with URochester undergraduate and graduate students to study nutrient cycling in marine environments through multiple research projects. Read More
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The hard truth about decarbonization: why half-measures will not save us
This creates a dilemma. If we only mandate what is easy for companies to implement, emissions keep rising. If we pretend everything can be decarbonized quickly, climate policy collapses under its obvious failures. A serious approach has to accept two tenets at once: we need full decarbonization everywhere that it is possible, and we need honest promises from sectors where it is not. Read More
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Why this hurricane season felt off
One quiet season for U.S. impacts does not mean climate scientists were wrong. It means that we got lucky. Scientists predicted favorable conditions for intense hurricanes, and we got three Category 5 hurricanes. Read More
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A shortcut on climate science is a dead end
Climate policy will always involve cost tradeoffs. However, we should not tilt the scale by ignoring evidence or skipping review. Read More
April Fool's
Climate, don’t change
How would you feel if every day, people told you that they can’t appreciate you for who you are? You’d want to change too! Read More
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Geophysicists debut model of donut-shaped Earth
Improvements to geophysical mathematics has led to a stunning new revelation: Our Earth is actually a torus. The Global Geophysicists Group (GGG) recently presented a new model for mapping the planet, including a staggering three-line proof describing the torical nature of Earth — a fancy sciency way of referring to donuts. While apparently more shapely […]
Climate Change
Climate catastrophe? No, says University professor
A GIF of the Wicked Witch of the West from “The Wizard of Oz” saying “I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!” played behind Economics Professor Michael Rizzo as students gathered in Wegmans Hall on Oct. 30 to hear him argue against the notion that the Earth is undergoing a climate catastrophe. […]
Climate Change
Monroe County Climate Plan highlights lack of University sustainability
Deputy Director of Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services Clement Chung gave an overview of the county's Climate Action Plan. Read More
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How being a frog on a lily pad might save the world
The issue of who is mute and who can speak lies at the core of the climate crisis. Read More
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Snowstorm’s possible link to climate change, impact on vulnerable residents
During storms such as last week’s storm, which hit Rochester Sunday evening into Monday, communities can be greatly impacted by a lack of access to transportation, adequate housing, and food. Read More