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New Evidence Global Warming Fueling Extreme Weather

2/16/2011 // Miles Grant

As polluter allies in Congress continue efforts to blindfold the Environmental Protection Agency from the realities of global warming, two new studies are confirming that changes in our climate are leading to stronger storms: Human emissions of carbon dioxide and… Read more >

Thousands of Mallard Ducks Killed in South Dakota

2/10/2011 // Miles Grant

There’s been another massive bird die-off, this time in South Dakota. But while the blackbird & fish deaths in Arkansas that captivated the nation turned out to have most likely been a result of natural causes, this event is more… Read more >

Americans to Congress: Pass Alternative Energy Legislation First

2/3/2011 // Miles Grant

If you’re a member of Congress who wants to do something to make almost everyone in your district happy – no matter their political affiliation – a new Gallup poll says your best bet would be to vote for legislation… Read more >

This Just In: GAHHH THUNDERSNOW!

2/3/2011 // Miles Grant

Are you a weather geek like me? Then you have to watch this video of the Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore absolutely losing his mind with excitement about thundersnow in Chicago during this week’s Midwest storm: In defense of Jim’s wig-out,… Read more >

18-Foot-High Ice Waves Pound Chicago: Totally Normal?

2/1/2011 // Miles Grant

Update 3:02pm: My colleague Patrick Fitzgerald points out this post is now inaccurate – the forecast has now been upgraded to call for 25-foot ice waves. Hey Iceman, surf’s up! Here’s the thing about people who deny 2010 was tied… Read more >

NWF@AMS: Artists Help Scientists Tell Climate Story

1/27/2011 // Miles Grant

The American Meteorological Society’s 91st Annual Meeting wraps up today at the Washington Convention Center. During the conference, the convention halls are featuring art that highlights weather and climate issues. Some of the art was commissioned specifically for the AMS… Read more >

President Obama Calls For New Course on Energy

1/26/2011 // Miles Grant

“Americans want bipartisan cooperation that leads to a cleaner, safer, more secure environment for our children and grandchildren,” said NWF’s Larry Schweiger. Read more >

NWF@AMS: Getting Local on Cost of Climate Inaction

1/25/2011 // Miles Grant

The national discussion on how to respond to the climate crisis centers almost exclusively on any possible costs of action. But the potentially massive costs of inaction go virtually unmentioned. What are the costs of allowing unlimited carbon pollution to… Read more >