2014 News Archive

• New Research on Tree Rings as Indicators of Past Climate (December 17, 2014)
  Greg Laden in ScienceBlogs discusses a new study of ecological behavior of tree rings and the use of tree rings as a proxy indicator for past temperatures. He includes an excerpt from Dr. Michael Mann's book "The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars."
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• Asheville executive leading push to use propane as vehicle fuel (December 16, 2014)
  The CEO of an Asheville, NC, gas company is proposing propane as a potential "bridge fuel" between gasoline/oil and renewable sources like solar. Dr. Michael Mann comments that while propane is cleaner than some fuels, there are still better options, and he would not necessarily call propane a "green" choice.
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• Ten Years of RealClimate (December 11, 2014)
  RealClimate.org is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Dr. Michael Mann is one of the co-founders of this blog.
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• Michael Mann: Global warming’s dangers stare us in face (December 11, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann penned this op-ed in The Providence Journal to correct assertions made in a previous commentary in the paper about the validity of his work and climate science in general.
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• Exxon sees abundant oil, gas far into future (December 9, 2014)
  ExxonMobil issued a long-term energy forecast showing that fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas will continue to be a significant part of energy resources for many years to come. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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• Climate Change and the Record 2014 California Drought (December 8, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann discusses a recent NOAA report about the ongoing drought in California. The message and report is in direct conflict with recent published peer-reviewed articles and may distract policymakers from addressing the looming water crisis.
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  Read discussion of the drought studies on fivethirtyeight.com >>
  Read story about record 2014 temperatures in California and drought in the Fresno Bee >> 
  Read related story on The Weather Network >> 
  Read discussion from ArsTechnica >>
  Read Dr. Michael Mann's comments on this report in the New York Times >> 
  Read discussion of the drought in the Guardian >>
  Read article from LiveScience >>
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• Steps taken on climate change (December 5, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann's op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer laments the fact that climate change is ongoing, as evidenced by the record warm 2014 globally. However, he is also thankful for the actions taken to begin to combat this ongoing change.
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• Hotter, weirder: How climate has changed Earth (December 2, 2014)
  As diplomats and world leaders meet in Lima, Peru to discuss climate change, this article remarks on all the changes we are already seeing in the global climate including the record warmth this year and the increase in extreme weather events. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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  Read a related discussion of climate changes from the Guardian >>
• 5 ways good science goes bad (December 1, 2014)
  The Week discusses five problems in science that lead to a distrust in the public understanding. They include disinformation campaigns like the one waged against climate science and scientists like Dr. Michael Mann.
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• McIntyre's Mission: An Obsessive Quest to Disprove Michael Mann's Hockey Stick (November 30, 2014)
  DeSmog blog recaps Steve McIntyre's quest to discredit Dr. Michael Mann and his research.
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• Future Finance 50 (November 28, 2014)
  Economia has released their list of the 50 best leaders and innovative thinkers. Dr. Michael Mann is included for his research on the climate system.
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• Expect More Giant Snowstorms as Climate Warms (November 22, 2014)
  Marlene Cimons' Op-Ed in LiveScience solicits opinions from experts on why the record snowfall in New York could be partially due to global warming. Dr. Michael Mann contributes his expertise.
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• With 5th record hot month, NOAA says 2014 likely to be globe's hottest year despite US cold (November 20, 2014)
  October 2014 is the hottest October on record worldwide, according to NOAA, continuing a trend from the past few months. Many believe 2014 will be the warmest year on record, despite cold air outbreaks in the US. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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• How vested interests defeated climate science: A Dark Victory (November 16, 2014)
  Robert Manne discusses the evolution of the climate denialist movement from the fringe into mainstream politics. This article includes descriptions of attacks on Dr. Michael Mann and his research.
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• New climate book says days over 90 degrees may double in King William, neighboring counties (November 14, 2014)
  A new book by Stephen Nash called "Virginia Climate Fever" details the potential impacts of climate change on the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Michael Mann says that Virginia is already being negatively impacted, but they can also act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
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• Despite Phase-Out Promise, the G20 Still Heavily Subsidize Fossil Fuels (November 13, 2014)
  A new report from the Overseas Development Institute and Oil Change International claims that the countries that comprise the G20 have not started to phase out fossil fuel subsidies despite an agreement to do so in 2009. Dr. Michael Mann comments that greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel burning has already had negative impacts on our livelihoods. 
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• Scientists figure warmer, wetter world increases lightning zaps (November 13, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann comments on a new study that predicts an increase in lightning strikes in a changing climate. A warmer and wetter world could mean a substantial increase in strikes.
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• Climate Change Communication: Taking the Temperature Part 12 with Dr. Michael Mann (November 13, 2014)
  This profile of Dr. Michael Mann discusses his research as well as his communication and outreach efforts. 
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• What Climate Scientists Have To Say About Obama's Deal With China (November 12, 2014)
  Climate scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, react to the agreement between the US and China to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many believe this is an important first step toward curbing emissions. 
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• Mann honored with 2014 Pongo Environmental Award (November 11, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann was one of three recipients of the 2014 Pongo Award from the Orang Utan Republik Foundation at their annual fundraiser in October. The foundation recognized both his research and his efforts at outreach. 
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• Out of Facts, Climate Contrarians Seek to Intimidate (November 10, 2014)
  Aaron Huertas, on his Union of Concerned Scientists blog, discusses a recent talk and discussion by Dr. Michael Mann and Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel. Climate contrarians harassed both organizers and the scientists regarding the event. 
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• Why Warnings on Climate Spark Aggressive Denials (November 8, 2014)
  A new book by George Marshall called Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains are Wired to Ignore Climate Changediscusses the attacks on climate scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann. 
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• When Is It OK For Scientists To Become Political? (November 4, 2014)
  Dr. Adam Frank discusses the movement of scientists into activism and politics. He references recent opinion pieces by Dr. Michael Mann. 
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• IPCC Synthesis Report warns of "severe, widespread and irreversible" effects of climate change (November 4, 2014)
  Scott Sutherland of The Weather Network outlines the key warnings of the recent IPCC Climate Change 2014 Synthesis Report. He includes several comments from Dr. Michael Mann 
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• Green World Rising (October 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann is credited as a senior science advisor for this series of videos about innovations in combatting greenhouse gas emissions.
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• This is how you feel (about climate change): Dr. Michael Mann (October 29, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann contributes this letter to this website gathering thoughts about climate change from climate scientists.
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• NPR Guts Its Environment And Climate Reporting Team, Becomes ‘Part Of The Problem’ (October 24, 2014)
  NPR has cut its staff of journalists assigned to cover environmental and climate issues in a widely criticized move. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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• The Wall Street Journal Publishes Long-Debunked Myths To Promote Climate Inaction (September 22, 2014)
  Climate Progress notes that a recent article in the Wall Street Journal promotes long debunked climate denier myths as a reason for not acting to combat climate change. Dr. Michael Mann and others respond (see original response here).
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• International lawyers’ group calls for international court on the environment (September 22, 2014)
  The International Bar Association issued a report recently that called for an international court to settle disputes related to climate change. Dr. Michael Mann comments that climate change often has real issues outside of the science, economics, and politics.
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• The Path to Paris (September 22, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann penned this article urging action on climate change at the upcoming UN Climate Summits and Climate Change Conferences.
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• The Last Hours (September 19, 2014)
  Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, "The Last Hours" is a short film about coming climate "tipping points" that could bring about catastrophe. Dr. Michael Mann appears in the film.
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• The Gathering Storm (September 19, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann and Dr. Daniel Kammen wrote this commentary about the urgent need for action regarding climate change.
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• Forward, March! (September 19, 2014)
  Eric Holthaus of Slate.com solicits opinions from nine leading climate scientists on why people should attend the People's Climate March. Dr. Michael Mann contributes his view.
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• The top 50 science stars of Twitter (September 17, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann (@MichaelEMann) was named #29 in Science's Top 50 Science Stars on Twitter.
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• This Changes Everything: Naomi Klein Is Right, Unchecked Capitalism Will Destroy Civilization (September 16, 2014) 
  Naomi Klein's new book This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate includes as a key point a quote from Dr. Michael Mann about the "procrastination penalty" of waiting to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
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• Record-breaking floods predicted next 20 years (September 16, 2014) 
  A new report from Climate Central predicts that record-breaking floods will become more frequent in the next two decades. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the report.
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• Has the great climate change migration already begun? (September 15, 2014)
  The Guardian covers the first refugee family granted legal residency based on a climate change argument. Dr. Michael Mann and others agree that major climate impacts like drought and sea-level rise could lead to further dislocation and conflict. 
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• The art of explaining science.. and why it's so hard to do (September 11, 2014)
  Science reporters are often charged with making complicated science understandable. They rely on climate scientists to explain climate change, but those scientists often struggle with representing the science. Dr. Michael Mann discusses his conversion from a lab scientist to a science communicator.
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• A Zero Emissions Manifesto for the Climate Justice Movement (September 3, 2014)
  Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. and Tom Weis in EcoWatch advocate for an immediate and drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in order to stabilize the climate. Their manifesto includes quotes from Dr. Michael Mann.
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• Leaked IPCC draft report highlights risk of 'abrupt and irreversible change' as carbon emissions continue(September 2, 2014)
  A draft report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was recently leaked. This report summarizes the conclusions from the previously released reports and reiterates that dangerous changes to our climate are already underway. Dr. Michael Mann is quoted.
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• Study reveals apparent conflict between climate models and temperature data (August 14, 2014)
  A new study looks at the evolution of global temperatures through the Holocene Epoch (last 11,500 yrs). The study notes a potential mismatch between paleo-observations and climate models. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the study.
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• Into The Storm: Rising Risks Of Big Tornado Outbreaks ‘Suggest A Climate Change Signal’ (August 6, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann comments on a new study suggesting that climate change is increasing the number of tornado outbreaks in an article for Climate Progress.
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• Fire and Ice: What I Did On My Summer Vacation (August 6, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann writes for Eco Watch about his trip to an American National Park greatly impacted by climate change.
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• Mann Vs. National Review: National Review Floundering (August 5, 2014)
  Science Blog updates National Review Lawsuit involving Dr. Michael Mann with the latest information about the ongoing case.
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• Volcanoes, Tree Rings, and Climate Models: This is how science works. (July 31, 2014)
  Science Blogs gives an overview of a study involving Dr. Michael Mann and why tree rings may not show major climatological events.
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• The Northern Gateway Approval Is A Death Sentence Involving Everyone (July 30, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann explains the negative effects of tar sands mining on the climate for The Plaid Zebra.
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• Michael Mann: Public opinion critical for climate change fight (July 29, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann writes for The Morning Call asking the public for their participation in the debate over climate change.
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• Nate Silver's Embattled Climate Author Leaves FiveThirtyEight (July 29, 2014)
  Talking Points Memo reports that Roger Pielke Jr., climate writer for FiveThirtyEight, has left the site after much criticism, including from Dr. Michael Mann.
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• The politics of the climate change debate (July 27, 2014)
  In an article for The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dr. Michael Mann responds to some political comments brushing off the idea of the dangerous effects of climate change.
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• This Congressional Candidate Isn’t Running From Climate Change, She’s Running On It (July 21, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann reacts to the news of Congressional candidate Nancy Skinner forming a race to office based around climate change in an article by Climate Progress.
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• Quoting John Christy On Climate Change Is Like Quoting Dick Cheney On Iraq (July 17, 2014)
  Climate Progress asks Dr. Michael Mann to comment on a New York Post article quoting John Christy.
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• Science and the Media Collide (July 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann guest writes for Global Energy Initiative about the media effect on the public view of climate change.
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• Climate science denier group must pay damages for frivolous lawsuit against UVA, scientist (July 8, 2014)
  Facing South The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that the American Tradition Institute must pay damages to The University of Virginia and Dr. Michael Mann. 
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• Turn to facts when considering climate changes (July 5, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann replies to a recent article in The Herald-News denying climate science, including the hockey stick graph.
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• Our Climate Twitter Chat with Michael E. Mann (July 1, 2014)
  Allegheny Front reviews their recent Twitter chat with Dr. Michael Mann.
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• News dispatches from the climate wars (July 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann comments on an article by Physics Today describing how politicians and the media react to climate change. 
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• Fine-scale climate model projections predict malaria at local levels (July 2, 2014)
  Penn State reports on a study involving Dr. Michael Mann. The study focuses on local scale climate change and impacts from malaria.
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• The top 15 most influential people in climate change (July 2014)
  Road To Paris highlights fifteen influential figures in the climate change debate, including Dr. Michael Mann.
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• McAuliffe reconvenes climate panel, which includes Michael Mann (July 1, 2014)
  Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has named Dr. Michael Mann to the new climate commission, the Times Dispatchreports.
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• Climate scientist's accusers grasping at straws in libel case (June 28, 2014)
  Daily Kos gives an overview of an oped regarding the Dr. Michael Mann lawsuit against Mark Steyn.
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• What really annoys scientists about the state of the climate change debate? (June 25, 2014)
  The Guardian asks climate scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, what really gets them irritated.
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• Claim that global warming has "decelerated" is troubling, misleading (Viewpoint) (June 23, 2014)
  Capitol Weather Gang discusses the false pause in warming global temperatures. Dr. Michael Mann responds to his criticism.
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• Could 2014 Become the Warmest Year on Record? (June 23, 2014)
  Climate Central gets Dr. Michael Mann’s thoughts on how El Nino will affect record high temperatures.
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• Heat & Repeat: Globe Breaks May Temperature Record (June 23, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann discusses the prospects of the record high temperatures due to El Nino with The Associated Press.
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• What’s up with the wild extremes of weather? (June 22, 2014)
  USA today reports on a new study about the connection between wind patterns and extreme weather. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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• President Obama mocks global warming deniers in commencement speech, saying denial is like claiming 'moon is made of cheese' (June 16, 2014)
  President Obama mocks global warming deniers in commencement speech, saying denial is like claiming 'moon is made of cheese' 
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• Six Things Michael Mann Wants You to Know About the Science of Global Warming (June 12, 2014).
  Moyers & Company asks Dr. Michael Mann to provide the six most important facts about climate change that everyone should know.
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• Meet Dr. Gavin Schmidt, NASA’s Replacement For James Hansen (June 10, 2014)
  Dr. Gavin Schmidt has been named the Director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies. Dr. Michael Mann responds in an article by Climate Progress.
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• Will 2014 Be the Hottest Year on Record? (June 10, 2014)
  Mother Jones asks Dr. Michael Mann his thoughts on how the predicted El Niño could affect the global temperatures later this year.
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• Interests, Ideology And the Climate Denial Machine (June 9, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann guest writes for the Huffington Post about a recent New York Times op-ed about the political climate change denial campaign.
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• The future of hurricanes, a $10 trillion question (June 9, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann explains the complexity behind the science of forecasting hurricane activity in an article by Philly.com
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• 7 Reasons America Should Succeed On Climate Change (June 6, 2014)
  In an article for Climate Progress, Dr. Michael Mann responds to a statement about America failing to act on climate change.
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• Climate Change Books (June 5, 2014)
  Science Blogs compile a list of the best books about climate change, including both The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars and Dire Predictions.
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• US hottest spots of warming: Northeast, Southwest (June 4, 2014)
  The Associated Press reports which parts of the United States are warming the most. Dr. Michael Mann elaborates. 
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• Could tree rings skip a beat? Astronomical event tests tree ring dating (June 2, 2014)
  Ars Technica summarizes new data that may further verify the link between climate patterns and tree ring data. Dr. Michael Mann comments as it applies to his research.
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• The McLaughlin Group (May 30, 2014)
  The McLaughlin Group discusses climate change in this episode. Dr. Michael Mann and his book The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars are mentioned.
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• Boehner Says He’s ‘Not Qualified’ To Talk About Climate Science. Here’s How Scientists Responded. (May 29, 2014)
  Climate Progress reports on a statement by House Speaker John Boehner Dr. Michael Mann gives his reaction.
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• Global warming vs. climate change. Study shows people care about one of these (May 28, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann describes the difference in the terms ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’ in an article for Knight Science Journalism at MIT.
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• My 1975 'Cooling World' story doesn't make today's climate scientists wrong (May 21, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann adds commentary to an article by Philly.com that reviews why an old magazine article does not make current research wrong.
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• Pat Sajak calls global warming advocates 'unpatriotic racists,' sparks Twitter backlash (May 20, 2014)
  The Chicago Tribune reviews a controversial tweet by Pat Sajak and includes reaction from Dr. Michael Mann.
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• Scientists In Salt Lake City Seek To Act Against Global Warming (May 14, 2014)
  KUTV (Salt Lake City) reports on the group of scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, who visited Salt Lake City to talk about the effects of climate change on the area.
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• Climate Contrarians Cook Up New 'Controversy' (May 18, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann writes for The Huffington Post about a controversy involving Swedish scientist Lennart Bengtsson.
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• Environmental Visualizations That Have Changed Our World (May 16, 2014)
  The Huffington Post composes a list of the top pictures and graphs that have change the way we look at the environment. The list includes the Hockey Stick Graph by Dr. Michael Mann.
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• Climate Change Is A Growing National Security Concern, Say Retired Military Leaders (May 14, 2014)
  Top military leaders say that climate change is a major and increasing threat. The article by The Huffington Post includes comments by Dr. Michael Mann.
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• Study: Dangerous storms peaking further north, south than in past (May 14, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann comments on a new study about the pole ward shift of peak strength of hurricanes in an article by theMassachusetts Institute of Technology.
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• The 2014 North Atlantic Hurricane Season: Penn State ESSC makes prediction (May 13, 2014)
  The Earth System Science Center, led by Dr. Michael Mann, has released their hurricane prediction for the 2014 hurricane season
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• Climategate Revisited: New Theory Explains The Tree Ring Controversy (May 7, 2014)
  Newsweek reassesses the tree ring controversy and its relevance to the Climategate scandal. Dr. Michael Mann adds his thoughts.
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• White House Report: Climate Change Threat Is Dire (May 6, 2014)
  E-Commerce Times asks Dr. Michael Mann his thoughts on the White House report on climate change.
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• It's game over for the Keystone pipeline (May 6, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann writes for The Guardian on why the Keystone XL pipeline needs to be scraped and why the political fight continues.
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• Climate Scientist Michael Mann Endorses Mark Levine for Congress (May 5, 2014)
  Blue Virginia reports that Dr. Michael Mann has entered the political scene again by endorsing Mark Levine for Congress.
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• Unlikely Hero (May 3, 2014)
  Daily Kos describes the how Dr. Michael Mann ended up in climate science and the challenges that come with it.
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• Kitzmiller v. Dover team, climate science leaders honored by NCSE (April 28, 2014)
  The National Center for Science Education has awarded Dr. Michael Mann the Friend of the Planet Award which recognizes an outspoken climate scientist.
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• Wave goodbye to the stadium wave - global warming still caused by humans (April 24, 2014)
  The Guardian assesses a recent study about the so called "stadium wave" compiled by Dr. Michael Mann and members of his research group.
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• Climate Check: US Produce Prices to Rise on Extreme CA Drought (April 21, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann discusses the link between climate change and severe drought in an article for Market News that describes the impacts of food prices due to the drought in California.
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• Va. Supreme Court rules for U-Va. in global warming FOIA case (April 17, 2014)
  The Washington Post reports on the ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court on a case involving the University of Virginia and Dr. Michael Mann.
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• Climate Costs "May Prove Much Higher" (April 16, 2014)
  An article by Truth Dig outlines the economic impacts of climate change. Dr. Michael Mann gives insight to the science behind climate change.
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• Bombshell: Study Ties Epic California Drought, "Frigid East" To Manmade Climate Change (April 15, 2014)
  Climate Progress asks Dr. Michael Mann his thoughts about a new study linking climate change the weather pattern responsible for the drought in the western United States.
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• The Brutally Dishonest Attacks On Showtime's Landmark Series On Climate Change (April 9, 2014)
  Climate Progress reviews a new TV series that Dr. Michael Mann is involved in and asks him a question about a common misleading statement about climate change.
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• Telling Lies about Opponents in Print Is Bad Behavior for Nonprofits (April 9, 2014)
  Nonprofit Quarterly assesses Dr. Michael Mann' s defamation lawsuit and what it could mean for a major news business.
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• Slowdown of global warming fleeting (April 7, 2014)
  In an article for Penn State, Dr. Michael Mann gives an overview of his latest article detailing the pause in global warming.
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• Libel: Will Defamation Suits Doom Three Right-Wing Media Outlets? (April 7, 2014)
  Media Matters reviews lawsuits that could shut down major media sources, including the case between Dr. Michael Mann and the National Review.
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• Years of Living Dangerously: Climate Change Gets the Hollywood Treatment (April 4, 2014)
  The Allegheny Front gives a preview of an upcoming documentary series focused on climate change, which Dr. Michael Mann has contributed to.
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• Groundbreaking UN Report Warns Climate Change a Threat to Global Security and Mankind (March 31, 2014)
  Eco Watch has Dr. Michael Mann comment on The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report that was released, focusing on the impacts of climate change. 
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• Climate Science Deniers Wrap Themselves in the First Amendment (March 29, 2014)
  Daily Kos examines the ongoing defamation lawsuit between Dr. Michael Mann and The National Review.
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• How Scientists Are Moving Climate Change Conversation Forward (March 27, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann writes for Eco Watch, describing what is being done to convey the message of climate change to the public and what still can be improved.
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• 2013 Is 6th Warmest Year; Climate Change Contributes (March 24, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann makes some key points in an article for Climate Central about 2013 being the sixth warmest on record.
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• By hiring a climate disinformer, Nate Silver undermines his entire premise of data-driven journalism (March 23, 2013)
  Daily Kos reports on the controversy behind the website FiveThirtyEight hiring of a climate "disinformer" to write for the science section of the site. Dr. Michael Mann shares his displeasure.
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• Climate change scientists discuss political resistance (March 19, 2014)
  The Daily Pennsylvanian gives an overview of a talk by climate scientists Dr. Michael Mann and Benjamin Horton discussing both the scientific and political sides of climate change.
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• Scientists to Americans: This climate change thing really is a big deal (March 18, 2014)
  The American Association for the Advancement of Science is beginning a new campaign focused on climate change communication. Dr. Michael Mann, a member of AAAS, remarks on the matter in an article for Grist.
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• Michael Mann motion to dismiss Mark Steyn's counter-suit via DC court anti-SLAPP provision (March 18, 2014)
  Climate Science Watch updates the ongoing Dr. Michael Mann defamation case.
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• Earth Will Cross the Climate Danger Threshold by 2036 (March 18, 2014)
  ESSC director Dr. Michael Mann penned this article in April 2014's Scientific American about projections of climate change using an Energy Balance Model.
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• Strange bedfellows: Climate change deniers, newspapers partner in a FOIA fight (March 17, 2014)
  Columbia Journalism Review takes a look at some of the ongoing legal battles involving Dr. Michael Mann.
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• NASA Study: Climate Sensitivity Is High So "Long-Term Warming Likely To Be Significant" (March 12, 2014)
  Climate Progress reports on a new study by NASA that reinforces the link between carbon pollution and the warming climate. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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• Climatologist Who Predicted California Drought 10 Years Ago Says It May Soon Be ?Even More Dire? (March 7, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann, in an article for Climate Progress, explains the connection between climate change and the drought in California.
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• Columnists deluded on global warming (letter) (March 3, 2014)
  A columnist letter in the York Daily Record relates the Dr. Michael Mann defamation lawsuit with other similar cases.
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• Mann Vs. Steyn: Steve McIntyre Weighs In (March 3, 2014)
  BigCityLib writes about the continuing defamation case involving Dr. Michael Mann and some of the debate taking place out of the court room.
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• Media Rants: The Not So Invisible Mann (March 1, 2014)
  Talk To Tony evaluates Dr. Michael Mann’s legal battles, including the ongoing defamation lawsuit.
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• This Wicked Winter and Climate Change (March 1, 2014)
  Discovery News evaluates the recent unusual weather and how it is related- or not related- to climate change with the help of Dr. Michael Mann.
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• Scientists More Certain Than Ever on Climate Change, Report Says (February 26, 2014)
  In a piece by NBC News, Dr. Michael Mann comments on a new report designed to address how to combat climate change.
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• Setting the record straight on misleading claims against Michael Mann (February 25, 2014)
  Climate Science Watch digs into the facts to disprove myths about Dr. Michael Mann.
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• IPCC: Climate Impacts "Are Very Evident, They're Widespread and We Are Not Prepared" (February 25, 2014)
  With a new report from The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change due at the end of the month, Dr. Michael Mann shares his thoughts with Climate Science on what the report means for the future.
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• The Myths of Charles Krauthammer: The Drinking Game (Op-Ed) (February 25, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann writes an op-ed for LiveScience debugging some myths in response to another recent op-ed.
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• Peter Gleick and Pacific Institute emphasize water conservation (February 24, 2014)
  In an article for the San Jose Mercury News, Dr. Michael Mann comments on the work of Peter Gleick relating to the severe drought in California.
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• Climateballs: O'Sullivan strikes again (February 23, 2014)
  The blog Hot Topic makes remarks on the statement by Dr. Michael Mann’s lawyer negating rumors that Dr. Mann is on the verge of bankruptcy.
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• War on Science? (February 20, 2014)
  In a piece for The Mark News, Dr. Michael Mann investigates the attacks on science by those such as the Canadian Government.
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• Strange Bedfellows and Fear of Broad Impacts of Mann/UVa Court Ruling (February 20, 2014)
  The Yale Forum on Climate Change & The Media gives an overview of one of the ongoing legal cases involving Dr. Michael Mann. A ruling is expected soon.
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• Penn State president-elect Eric Barron was renowned researcher, community leader through two decades in State College (February 17, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann comments on the naming of Dr. Eric Barron as the new president of Penn State in an article for Penn Live. Dr. Barron is responsible for bringing Dr. Mann to Penn State.
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• Global Warming Is Melting Sochi (February 12, 2014)
  Motherboard investigates the impact of climate change on the host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi Russia, which is seeing above average temperatures. Dr. Michael Mann comments. 
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• Storm with 106-mph gusts hits flooded Britain (February 12, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann comments on an article by The Boston Herald which reports of another extreme storm that has pounded Britain with flooding and wind.
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• Why This Climate Scientist’s Libel Case Matters (February 11, 2014)
  The Union of Concerned Scientists give an overview of attacks on Dr. Michael Mann, focusing on the latest lawsuit against the National Review.
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• Study: El Nino can be predicted earlier (February 11, 2014)
  The USA Today reports on a new study that could be a solution to predicting long term climate patterns. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the study. 
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• Global Warming Speed Bump? The Answer May Be Blowing in the Wind! (February 9,2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann writes for the Huffington Post, evaluating a new paper that agrees that the so called pause in warming does not mean that climate change has stopped.
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• Bill Nye's Creationism Debate Not a Total Disaster, Scientists Say (February 5, 2014)
  In an article by Live Science, Dr. Michael Mann takes the time to comment on the creationism debate between Ken Ham and Bill Nye. Dr. Mann is friends with Bill Nye. 
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• Approving Keystone XL could be the biggest mistake of Obama's presidency (January 31, 2014)
  Dr. Mann writes for The Guardian about what the impacts of approving the Keystone XL pipeline on the climate if it were to be approved.
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• Leading Scientists Explain How Climate Change Is Worsening California’s Epic Drought (January 31, 2014)
  Many scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, combine forces to give an explanation of how climate change is making the drought worse in California in an article for Climate Progress.
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• Michael Mann: The Penn State professor who went from stormless scientist to climate crusader (January 31, 2014)
  Penn Live gives a look at the multiple challenges that Dr. Michael Mann has had to overcome and how he constantly is trying to get the public involved. 
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• Does Polar Vortex Mean "So Much for Global Warming"? (January 30, 2014)
  Writing for Eco Watch, Dr. Michael Mann explains that with the record heat during the past decade, many think that the recent cold is much more below normal than it really is.
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• 18 People The Obamas Should Have Invited To The State Of The Union (January 28, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann is included on a list compiled by the Huffington Post of important figures who should have been invited to the State of the Union. Read more >>
• The Hockey Stick Lives: Canadian Arctic Warming Unprecedented In 120,000 Years (January 27, 2014)
  A new study defends the science behind Dr. Michael Mann’s hockey stick graph. Dr. Mann comments.
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• U.Va. Climate Change Case Highlights Need to Protect Unpublished Research Data (January 27, 2014)
  Higher Education Today looks at the lawsuit involving Dr. Michael Mann when he was at the University of Virginia and how similar cases can be prevented in the future.
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• Defendants' appeal in Michael Mann defamation case further delays discovery process (January 25, 2014)
  The defendants in the Dr. Michael Mann defamation lawsuit have filed for an appeal of the judge’s ruling to deny the request to drop the case.
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• DC judge denies defendants' motion to dismiss Michael Mann's defamation complaint (January 23, 2014)
  The judge of Dr. Mann’s defamation lawsuit has denied another attempt to drop the case.
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• No Respect for Science (January 21, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann responds to a recent newspaper article that attacks his climate science.
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• Climate scientists, facing skeptics' demands for personal emails, learn how to cope (January 21, 2014)
  Climate Wire describes the type of attacks that climate scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, have to deal with on a regular basis.
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• Study predicts that extreme weather events will occur more often. (January 19, 2014)
  The USA Today looks at a study that links climate change to an increase in the occurrence of El Ninos. Dr. Michael Mann adds his opinions about the research. 
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• If You See Something, Say Something (January 17, 2014)
  In an op-ed for The New York Times, Dr. Michael Mann urges scientists to become active in the public discussion of their science and that if no action is taken, disaster is inevitable. 
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• Michael Mann defamation lawsuit -- calling on the judge to apply the law of the case doctrine (January 14, 2014)
  Climate Science Watch updates Dr. Michael Mann’s Defamation lawsuit. A request to uphold the ruling of denying the request to dismiss of the case is pending and there has been a shakeup of the lawyers on the defendant side.
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• This week in science: Summa Tellure (January 11, 2014)
  Daily Kos reviews the past week in science, which includes a quote from Dr. Michael Mann about the much below average temperatures.
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• Open-Records Requests and Academic Freedom (January 10, 2014)
  The Chronicle of Higher Education looks at a letter that opposes a request to access private documents of a professor at the University of North Carolina. The article gives a look at a similar case that took place between politician Ken Cuccinelli and professor Dr. Michael Mann.
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• Recap: Virginia Supreme Court Hearing on FOIA, Scientific Research, and Michael Mann (January 9, 2013)
  The Union of Concerned Scientists gives a summary of the hearings in the American Tradition Institute versus a group of scientists that recently took place. Dr. Michael Mann is one of the scientists involved.
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• Harassment of climate scientists needs to stop (January 9, 2014)
  The Guardian goes over the wide variety of attacks directed toward climate scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann.
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• Mann: The new governor and climate change (January 8, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann writes for Pilot Online, discussing the rule that climate change will play in Terry McAuliffe’s first term as Governor of Virginia.
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• Preview of Thursday’s VA Supreme Court Hearing: University of Virginia v. American Tradition Institute (January 7, 2014)
  The Union of Concerned Scientists gives an overview of the upcoming hearings in the American Tradition Institute versus a group of scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann.
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• Polar freeze: It’s weather, not climate (January 7, 2014)
  Politico looks at the recent polar freeze and why it does not negate global warming. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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• Is global warming a myth? (January 6, 2014)
  With the record breaking cold temperatures, The Star asks if climate change is a myth. They ask Dr. Michael Mann his opinion.
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• A Bit More Sensitive? (January 2, 2014)
  Dr. Michael Mann coauthors an article that dives into the topic of climate sensitivity.
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