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China’s Xue Long icebreaker embarks on Arctic expedition

China’s Xue Long icebreaker embarks on Arctic expedition

The Chinese icebreaker Xue Long departed Shanghai on June 27 for a three-month expedition that will take it to the Arctic. 120 people are on board, including scientists from France, Denmark, Iceland, and Taiwan. According to China Daily, researchers will study the effects of changes in the Arctic ecosystem on the climate of China and […]

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The Economist on the Climate Science Battle

The Economist on the Climate Science Battle

In recent months, I’ve addressed the range of environmental anecdotes, U.S. climate “scandals” and the larger debate over the legitimacy of climate science.  Generally speaking,  it’s obvious to me that no matter your stance on the issue, waiting for 100% clarity is waiting too long. Instead, we can take very meaningful action now that, in […]

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