News, Interviews & Commentaries

Only A Matter of Time Before Category 6 Hurricane Hits U.S. (September 17, 2018)

Andy Rowell, writing for Common Dreams, explains how the various typhoons and hurricanes in the tropics could affect the United States.

Nature Roars. Washington Hears Nothing (September 16, 2018)

Must read editorial just out in The New York Times written by the editorial board.

Hurricane Florence likely worsened by effects of climate change, researchers say (September 15, 2018)

Nicole Mortilaro of CBS news explains the impact of climate change on hurricanes. 

Hurricanes stalling like Florence over the Carolinas may get in more common (September 15, 2018)

Rachel Becker, writing for The Verge, explains how hurricanes stalling over land may happen more often.

USA TODAY publishes still more climate misinformation, denying a link between climate change and hurricanes (September 14, 2018)

Lisa Hymas, writing for Media Matters for America, examines why USA Today is still publishing climate misinformation.   

Warning of what was already arrived: Florence is a climate change triple threat (September 14, 2018)

Dr. Mann's latest op-ed in The Guardian discussing the most recent hurricane.

Global warming didn't cause Florence, scientists say, but it's making hurricanes more intense (September 14, 2018)

Seth Borenstein via AP/Chicago Tribune explains exactly how climate change has affected hurricanes and tropical storms.

Climate Change Fuels California Fires (September 13, 2018)

The New Delhi Times explains how climate change and wildfires are connected.

After Florence, barrier islands still doomed by rising sea (September 13, 2018)

Michael Biesecker and Jonathan Drew, writing for the Miami Herald, explains how the threat of Florence is not over.

Is Hurricane Florence's unusual danger linked to climate change? (September 13, 2018)

Kyle Bagenstose of The Intelligencer explains how hurricane Florence could be linked to climate change.

How warmer temps are making Florence worse (September 13, 2018)

Dr. Mann's interview with Paul Huttner of MPR News about how rising temperatures are affecting hurricanes. 

Climate change helped make Hurricane Florence a 'monster', says climate scientist Michael Mann (September 12, 2018)

Dr. Mann's interview with CBC News on how climate change helped make Hurricane Florence a 'monster'.

Weather or Not Feature (September 12, 2018)

Dr. Mann's interview with Jacob Morse on Penn State Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science's Weather Or Not program. Talking about the impact of climate change on extreme summer...

Damage by Hurricane Florence might be worse because of climate change

The Straits Times explains why climate change is making Hurricane Florence worse. 

Extreme Weather Now the New Normal (September 12, 2018)

Dr. Mann's interview with Ian masters of Ian Masters Media Background Briefing on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles. The topics include climate change and hurricane Florence, extreme weather and politics...

Monster 190mph Hurricanes 'could happen so much in future' Category 6 warning is needed (September 12, 2018)

Pau Harper of The Daily Star explains why extreme hurricanes could happen in the future.

Background Briefing with Ian Masters (September 12, 2018)

Dr. Mann will be talking about Florence, hurricanes and climate change with Ian Masters Media on KPFA Radio.

Florence, Hurricanes and Climate Change (September 12, 2018)

Greg Laden's blog will cover how human caused climate change is related to hurricanes.

Hurricane Florene Changes Path, "Storm of a Lifetime" Now Expected to Stall Over Land

David Grossman for Popular Mechanics discusses Hurricane Florence's path

Even the EPA acknowledges its new methane rule may be costly (September 12, 2018)

Dino Grandoni of The Washington Post explains how the new methane rule could be costly.

6 Years Ago, North Carolina Chose To Ignore Rising Sea Levels. This Week It Braces For Disaster (September 12, 2018)

Jenavieve Hatch of Huffington Post explains how North Carolina could have seen this storm coming.

World leaders urged to do more in global warming fight (September 11, 2018)

Nirmal Ghosh, writing for The Straits Times, explains why World leaders are urged to do more in global warnings.

Hurricane Florence: How climate change is increasing the threat from tropical storms (September 11, 2018)

Joe Sommerlad of The Independent explains how climate change is increasing the threat of tropical storms.

Be cognizant of the cause and effect always (September 4, 2018)

Pavitra Sriprakash for Indian Express explains cause and effects of Climate change, with a shout-out for The Madhouse Effect.

Mann receives 2018 AGU Climate Communication Prize (September 4, 2018)

A'ndrea Elyse Messer, writing for Penn State News, congratulates Dr. Mann on being the 2018 recipient of the American Geophysical Union's Climate Communication Prize. 

New dual-title doctoral degree in climate science launched (August 31, 2018)

Patricia Craig, writing for Penn State News explains the new doctoral degree coming to Penn State. 

Climate Change and Health: Hurricanes (August 29, 2018)

Climate Reality story about hurricanes and the impact of climate change.

Global warming is changing the jet stream, increasing extreme weather events (August 27, 2018)

George Thomas Junior, writing for About Climate Change, explains how climate change is impacting extreme weather events. 

New York City Just Took Historic Step Toward Cutting Its Top Source Of Climate Pollution (August 26, 2018)

Katie Hansen for Stock Voice explains why New York City's  most recent decision is important to cutting climate pollution.

Running out of time (August 25, 2018)

This editorial in The Irish Times on climate change crisis is a must read.

Hurricane Lane Brings Hawaii a Warning About Future Storm Risk (August 25, 2018)

Bob Berwyn, writing for Inside Climate News, explains the impact of climate change on hurricanes in Hawaii. 

A Public Affair Interview on WORT FM (August 24, 2018)

Dr. Mann's interview with A Public Affair host Esty Dinur on WORT FM Public Radio Wisconsin. 

College Students Are Critical to Tackling Climate Change (August 24, 2018)

Dr. Mann's message to students starting college and returning to campus.

Leadership needed for climate (August 24, 2018)

Dr. Mann's letter to the editor in the Sunbury PA, The Daily Item, endorsing Marc Friedenberg for Congress.

How is Climate Change Affecting the Recent Heat Waves (August 22, 2018)

Podcast featuring Noah Diffenbaugh, Jennifer Francis, and Michael Mann via TUC Radio. 

'Ugly fake scientist' Women say sexist attacks on the rise (August 21, 2018)

Scott Waldman and Niina Heikkinen in E&E News' must read piece.

What Lies Beneath: The Scientific Understatement of Climate Risks (August 20, 2018)

A new report by David Spratt and Ian Dunlop with a forward by Hans Schellnhuber via the Breakthrough National Center for Climate Restoration.

With Climate Change, There Will Never Be A 'New Normal' (August 19, 2018)

Jill Mitchler's commentary in The Post-Crescent (Appleton-Fox Cities, Wisconsin).

Germany's Failed Climate Goals (August 16, 2018)

William Wilkes, Hayley Warren and Brian Parkin, writing for Bloomberg Markets, discuss the numbers behind Germany's environmental issues.

This summer's extreme heat may just be the start of a super-hot stretch (August 14, 2018)

The MIT Technology Review explains how the current heat may be a sign of more heat to come.

On Trump, Fire, Expert Knowledge, and the EPA (August 14, 2018)

Hank Reichman, writing for the American Association of University Professors piece for Academe Blog.

Youtube now adds facts below conspiracy theory videos (August 13, 2018)

Andrei Mihai of ZME Science explains the new update from YouTube.

The Causes And Solutions To Today's Worldwide Megafires (August 10, 2018)

Dr. Mann talks with Jackson Schroeder of The University Network about the causes and solutions to todays wildfires. 

From California to Siberia: satellite images of wildfires around the world (August 10, 2018)

Joe Sandler Clark writing for Greenpeace Unearthed shows images of wildfires around the world.

Let's All Take A Breath And Read That 'Hothouse Earth' Paper (August 9, 2018)

Maddie Stone, writing for Gizmodo, examines the 'Hothouse Earth' paper.

If wildfires seem ore common, there's a reason for that (August 9, 2018)

Don Paul's commentary for The Buffalo News explains the connection between climate change and wildfires.

Are the heatwaves caused by climate change? (August 9, 2018)

A mid-depth dive into the science of climate change and heat waves by Real Climate writer Rasmus Benestad.