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Energy Expert Chris Wright Tapped to Lead DOE

November 17, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Denver-based fracking company Liberty Energy, to be the next Secretary of the Department of Energy. Wright will also join the newly formed Council of National Energy, which Trump said will include all agencies involved in energy processes.

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Protecting History: Why Climate Activists Face Tough Punishment

November 17, 2024

In February, climate activists Jackson Green and Donald Zepeda pulled off a daring stunt. They entered the National Archives in Washington D. C. , armed with red paint and pink powder. Their target? The display cases protecting the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. The act was a clea

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Turning the Tide: New Ways to Tackle Aviation's Climate Impact

November 16, 2024

Airplanes have a big job ahead of them: cutting down on their climate change effects. But it's tricky because we don't know much about what the best ways to do that are. We're not sure how well low-emission fuels will work on a large scale, or how to deal with things like contrails that also affect

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Weather's Role in Shaping Rioja Wine Over Time

November 16, 2024

Did you know that the weather can greatly affect how your favorite wine tastes? Let's talk about Rioja wine in Spain. Scientists looked at how regional climate changes from 1993 to 2017 influenced the production, quality, and chemical composition of Rioja wine. They used data from the Denominación d

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Climate Leaders Face New Challenges at COP29

November 15, 2024

At the recent COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan, panelists discussed big issues like climate finance and politics. The United Nations conference is crucial for negotiating global climate action. One main worry is the gap in funding needed for climate projects around the world. Another concern is the

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Water Trouble: New Jersey Faces Severe Drought

November 14, 2024

New Jersey is having a tough time with water. The governor just announced a drought warning because the state is going through one of the driest periods in almost 120 years. This is causing a big increase in wildfires, with firefighters responding to over 500 more blazes this year compared to last y

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Earth Data Dilemma: Boosting Climate Research with EIFFEL Ontology

November 14, 2024

Climate change is a hot topic, and Earth Observation (EO) datasets play a big role in understanding it. These datasets, available from open satellite portals, offer a vast amount of historical data. When combined with local data, they help improve our ability to predict and understand trends. Howeve

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Exxon's CEO Wants Trump to Stay in Paris Climate Pact

November 13, 2024

Exxon Mobil's CEO, Darren Woods, has a piece of advice for President-elect Donald Trump: stick with the Paris Climate Agreement. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Woods shared his thoughts on Trump's plan to withdraw from the accords for the second time. He pointed out that this back-and

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Weather Woes Drive Immigration: A Closer Look

November 13, 2024

Extreme weather events, like droughts and storms, are pushing people from Mexico to cross the border into the U. S. illegally. As climate change worsens, these weather patterns are making life tougher for farmers and anyone dependent on agriculture. Also, those who have migrated are less likely to r

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Secret Climate Talks Without Top Polluters

November 13, 2024

The annual UN climate conference is happening in Azerbaijan, but the world's biggest polluters and strongest economies aren't sending their top leaders. China, the US, India, and Indonesia—countries responsible for over 70% of global heat-trapping gases—are notably absent. Climate scientist Bill Har