The Climate Desk

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This is What a Melting Glacier Sounds Like

The mysterious musicology behind climate change "sonifications."

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| Thu Feb. 7, 2013 4:00 AM PST

SLIDESHOW: Climate Science, Meet Art Gallery

How one climatologist is using visual and audio art to reveal the science behind Greenland's melting ice.

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| Wed Feb. 6, 2013 4:00 AM PST

Why We Should Be Scared for Our Coastlines, in 55 Acronyms

VBZD? "Vector-borne and zoonotic disease." SLCS? "Sea level change scenarios." CSO? "Combined sewer overflow."

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| Thu Jan. 31, 2013 2:50 PM PST

CHARTS: Renewables in Bed With Natural Gas?

Top solar rep endorses long-term marriage to natural gas.

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| Thu Jan. 31, 2013 1:20 PM PST

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Humans Have Already Set in Motion 69 Feet of Sea Level Rise

Glaciologist Jason Box describes a post-warming world that you won’t even be able to recognize.

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| Thu Jan. 31, 2013 4:00 AM PST

CHART: Which Kills More Birds, Cats or Turbines?

When it comes to bird deaths, wind turbines carry far less blame than kitties, a new study finds.

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| Tue Jan. 29, 2013 2:27 PM PST
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"Three Months Is a Lifetime": Sandy Victims Slog On

Congress's long-awaited aid bill gets a muted reaction from those who need it most.

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| Tue Jan. 29, 2013 10:24 AM PST

Losing Nemo: Great Barrier Reef At Risk From Coal

UNESCO could pull reef's World Heritage status if proposed coal facilities come through.

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| Fri Jan. 25, 2013 10:17 AM PST

NASA's Alarming Map of the Worst Australian Heat Wave on Record

Damn, that's some sweaty weather.

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| Fri Jan. 25, 2013 1:13 PM PST

Explained in 90 Seconds: It's Cold. That Doesn't Mean Global Warming is Fake.

This crash course on climate modeling will come in handy if you ever have to explain a cold snap to a climate denier.

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| Fri Jan. 25, 2013 4:00 AM PST

After Nebraska Setback, Greens Regroup on Keystone XL

Will Nebraska become a real-life example of losing a battle to win the war?

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| Fri Jan. 25, 2013 4:00 AM PST

Streaming Live: Can Greenland Be Saved?

At today's Climate Desk Live event, experts weigh in on the future of this icy land mass—and what its melting means for the rest of the world.

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| Thu Jan. 24, 2013 4:00 AM PST

VIDEO: Will Germany Banish Fossil Fuels Before the US?

Germany's ambitious plan to transform its electrical grid by 2050.

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| Wed Jan. 23, 2013 3:28 PM PST

Obama Under Pressure After Nebraska Governor Signs Off on Keystone XL

The president now faces a crucial test of his commitment to environmental causes.

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| Tue Jan. 22, 2013 5:17 PM PST
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Does Obama Mean It This Time on Climate?

Top environmental leaders are still pondering the meaning of the president's inaugural address.

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| Wed Jan. 23, 2013 4:00 AM PST
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A Quick, Awesome Must-Read on Climate Change

Take a break from that Dan Brown novel, and read this instead.

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| Wed Jan. 23, 2013 4:00 AM PST
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Obama Moves Climate Change to the Forefront in His Second Inagural Address

Environmental groups react to Obama's strong statements on climate change.

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| Tue Jan. 22, 2013 3:08 PM PST

Visit the Tiny Town Where Big Coal Will Meet Its Fate

Morrow County, Ore., is the setting for America's next big climate showdown.

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| Tue Jan. 22, 2013 4:00 AM PST

Why You Should Be Optimistic About Renewables, In One Chart

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| Fri Jan. 18, 2013 9:30 AM PST

Chart: The Black Triangle Suffocating Beijing

Beijing needs to look farther afield to get a grip on its pollution problem.

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| Fri Jan. 18, 2013 4:00 AM PST