- DC Court of Appeals dismisses an appeal by Defendants in Michael Mann defamation lawsuit (December 30, 2013)
Climate Science Watch updates the Dr. Michael Mann defamation lawsuit.
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- Climate: Cloud Mixing Means Extra Global Warming (December 29, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann comments on an article that claims a decrease in clouds over the oceans will result in a significant rise in global temperatures.
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- Cuccinelli looks back on tenure’s dramas, accomplishments (December 29, 2013)
Ken Cuccinelli takes a look back at his run for Governor of Virginia, which was greatly impacted by his lawsuit against Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Hockey sticks to huge methane burps: Five papers that shaped climate science in 2013 (December 27, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann’s hockey stick graph contributed to one of the top climate science papers of 2013.
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- The Climate Champions Of 2013 (December 23, 2013)
Climate Progress has named their ?Climate Champions? for the year of 2013, which includes Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Denial worst policy (December 20, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann co-writes an article about how Pennsylvania will be impacted by climate change as well as what is being done to combat it.
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- Holiday Shopping Guide for the Weather Enthusiast (December 11, 2013)
Dr. Jeff Masters has compiled a list of the best gifts for weather fanatics, which includes Dr. Michael Mann’s book The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars- now out in paperback.
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- Be prepared: Navigating the risks of hazards research (December 11, 2013)
Earth Magazine writes about the different challenges that scientist face. The article mentions the numerous attacks on Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Changing the climate: How one Charlottesville foundation has altered how we talk about research (December 11, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann is helping out an organization that monitors the changing conditions of the planet by helping them to better communicate their findings.
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- Global warming: The changing face of the Arctic (December 6, 2013)
The changing climate means major impacts for the humans and animals who call the artic home. The article includes what Dr. Michael Mann thinks about these major impacts.
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- Corbett’s top energy adviser skeptical about climate science (December 6, 2013)
Pennsylvania’s Energy Executive Patrick Henderson says that climate science is not complete and that it is still evolving. He claims Dr. Michael Mann has been discredited. Mann comments on this statement.
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- US panel: Abrupt climate change may be bigger threat than larger glacial-pace global warming (December 3, 2013)
A new report takes a look at the disastrous impacts of climate change and Dr. Michael Mann gives his opinion on how to deal with warning of these impacts.
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- 350 Or Bust: Scientists Warn Even 2?C Warming Leads To ?Disastrous Consequences? And Must Be Avoided(December 3, 2013)
A new study shows that a just 2 degree Celsius increase of the globe temperature would be catastrophic. Dr. Michael Mann shares his thoughts on the study.
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- The Unusually Quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2013 Ends (November 29, 2013)
Dr. Jeff Masters summarizes the end of the 2013 hurricane season and the forecast busts. Dr. Michael Mann and his team earned an honorable mention for their forecast.
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- New Video: Links Between Big Tobacco and Climate Denial ?Rhymes with Smoky Joe? (November 25, 2013)
A new video about "Smokey Joe" Barton talks about his backing of the tobacco and fossil fuel industries. The video includes a piece on Barton’s attack on Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Op-Ed: Hockey sticks and climate change, what's the connection? (November 22, 2013)
Karen Graham looks at how the political side of climate change is at a standstill. Dr. Michael Mann and his Hockey Stick graph have been at the center of political attacks.
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- Something Is Rotten at the New York Times (November 21, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann tries to put the pieces together on why the New York Times miscommunicated the findings of the IPCC report.
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- Why Would A Climate Scientist Need A Quick Course In Legal Self-Defense? (November 21, 2013)
Climate Progress looks at the wide range of attacks on climate scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Editorial: Beyond polar bears (November 21, 2013)
An editorial published in the Gainesville Sun gives a review of Dr. Michael Mann’s talk that was recently held at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
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- Is the Texas State Climatologist Doing His Job? (November 20, 2013)
Texas Observer evaluates the Texas state climatologist and the way he communicates the role climate change plays in severe weather. Dr. Michael Mann shares his insight.
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- Just 90 companies caused two-thirds of man-made global warming emissions (November 20, 2013)
A recent analysis discovered that 90 companies cause the majority of all greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. Michael Mann gives his thoughts.
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- Will extreme weather like super typhoon Haiyan become the new norm? (November 20, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann gives his thoughts in an article that questions if storms like Typhoon Haiyan will become more frequent in the future.
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- Climate Change Debate Rages on in Haiyan's Wake (November 16, 2013)
Accuweather looks at the debate on whether or not the recent Typhoon Haiyan was linked to climate change. Dr. Michael Mann adds his comments.
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- Super Typhoon Haiyan: Realities of a Warmed World and Need for Immediate Climate Action (November 16, 2013)
In a post for Eco Watch, Dr. Mann writes about the recent Typhoon Haiyan and how storms like Haiyan are becoming more common due to climate change.
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- Was Super Typhoon Haiyan a sign of things to come? (November 15, 2013)
In an article by Global News, Dr. Michael Mann gives his view on whether or not Typhoon Haiyan was a result of climate change.
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- Spencer Black: Score a win for environmentalists in Virginia (November 13, 2013)
The Cap Times reviews the race for governor in Virginia and how climate change and the related ?witch hunt? on Dr. Michael Mann by Republican runner Ken Cuccinelli impacted the final result.
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- The Supertyphoon and the Warming Globe (November 12, 2013)
Phil Plait evaluates the connections between supertyphoon Haiyan and climate change. The article includes a quote from Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Insect Pest at Flight 93 Memorial Linked to Climate (November 10, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann gives his thoughts in an article that talks about the link between the spread of a hemlock damaging insect and climate change.
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- Subterranean War: Some Reasonable Questions and Answers (November 10, 2013)
A group of scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, ask and answer some questions about a recently published article entitled ?The Subterranean War on Science.?
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- Top Climatologist Slams Science Magazine For Getting The Extreme Weather Story Very Wrong (November 8, 2013)
Climate Progress reports about a recent article in the Science Magazine that wrongly claims that recent major natural disasters cannot be linked to climate change. The article includes thoughts from Dr. Michael Mann.
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- I don?t believe in science (November 8, 2013)
?I believe in science? is an incorrect statement, according to Mathew Francis. He backs up his argument with a snippet from Dr. Michael Mann?s book the The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars.
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- The Political Scientist: Michael Mann’s Moment in the Campaign Spotlight (November 6, 2013)
Science Insider reports on how the roll that the Ken Cuccinelli attack on Dr. Michael Mann impacted the race between Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe for governor of Virginia. The article includes reaction from Dr. Mann, who also did campaigning with McAuliffe.
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- Four epic green ballot battles to watch today (November 5, 2013)
There were multiple elections this election day that were under the watchful eyes of environmentalists, including the race for governor of Virginia between Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli. Cuccinelli attacked climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Researcher helps sow climate-change doubt (November 5, 2013)
The Boston Globe reports on solar researcher Willie Soon and his view that climate scientists are ?out of their minds.? Dr. Michael Mann read one of his research papers and gives his reaction.
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- The Subterranean War on Science (November 1, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann teams up with other scientists to evaluate the consequences of denial of science.
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- Climate Scientist Assails Critic in Virginia Governor's Race (November 1, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann once again hits the campaign trail to support Terry McAuliffe. McAuliffe is running against Kenneth Cuccinelli, who attacked Mann and his research.
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- What's in a name? Would 'the pause' by any other name help climate scientists communicate? (November 1, 2013)
ClimateWire takes a look at how the term ?pause? in climate communication can be deceptive. Dr. Michael Mann gives his ideas.
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- Dull leaf hues called climate change omen (November 1, 2013)
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on why climate change may make dull fall leaves more common. Dr. Michael Mann adds in his comments.
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- Pacific Ocean Warming at Fastest Rate in 10,000 Years (October 31, 2013)
As a guest blogger on the Huffington Post, Dr. Michael Mann writes about a new study that finds the oceans are warming faster than they have in 10,000 years.
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- McAuliffe's final campaign push with Clinton comes to Charlottesville (October 30, 2013)
As the race for Virginia governor comes down to the wire, McAuliffe rallies with former president Bill Clinton. Dr. Michael Mann spoke at the event, introducing McAuliffe and Clinton.
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- SustMeme Climate Change & Energy (October 26, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann has been ranked as the tenth most influential Twitter user in the climate and energy topics.
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- US Carbon Dioxide Emissions Drop 3.8 Percent (October 22, 2013)
LiveScience reports that carbon dioxide emissions fell 3.8 % in the US in 2012. Dr. Michael Mann adds what he believes this means for the fight against climate change.
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- VA-Gov: Climate Change Scientist Michael Mann Returns To Help Defeat Ken Cuccinelli (R) (October 17, 2013)
In a video for Virginia Climate Voters, Dr. Michael Mann talks about the attack on him by climate denier Ken Cuccinelli, who is now running for governor of Virginia.
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- Mark Steyn: Wrong on the Science, If Not More (October 17, 2013)
David Appell writes about Dr. Michael Mann’s ongoing defamation lawsuit against Mark Steyn and the National Review.
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- Manufactured controversy and the "hockey stick": A football analogy (October 17, 2013)
Grant McDermott writes about the hockey stick graph, produced by Dr. Michael Mann, and how to better explain the science behind the graph to those who are not science literate.
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- Dems say Obenshain backed probe of climate scientist (October 14, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann has endorsed Virginian politician Mark Obenshain after Obenshain stood up for Dr. Mann in the Cuccinelli investigation of Dr. Mann.
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- Study: Temperatures go off the charts around 2047 (October 9, 2013)
A new study concludes that extreme heat could become permanently crippling as early as 2050 for much of the globe. Dr. Michael Mann adds his comments.
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- Prince William FOIA case on global warming headed for Virginia Supreme Court (October 9, 2013)
The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that they will take the case between Dr. Michael Mann and Robert Marshall over whether or not the Freedom of Information Act exempts emails from being released.
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- Penn State climate scientist's lawsuit puts spotlight on pro-pollution lobby (October 8, 2013)
The Morning Call talks about the many attacks on Dr. Michael Mann and the ongoing defamation lawsuit.
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- Top Climate Scientists Assess Latest Report from U.N. Panel (October 3, 2013)
Leading Climate Scientists give their evaluation of the new IPCC report. Dr. Michael Mann gives his thoughts.
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- UN's massive new climate report adds little explanation for 'pause' in warming (September 30, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann deliberates on why he is certain that global warming is happening and that humans are causing it.
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- Scientists Call for Overhaul of IPCC Climate Panel (September 30, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann contributes his thoughts on what changes could be made to improve the IPCC.
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- Global Warming Report Released: IPCC 95% Sure Humans Primarily Responsible For Recent Climate Change(September 27, 2013)
International Business Times reports on the new IPCC report and the certainty of human influence on climate change. Dr. Michael Mann adds his thoughts.
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- IPCC report underlines the need for climate action (September 27, 2013)
Michael E Mann and Dana Nuccitelli team together to discuss the differences between past IPCC reports and the newest report that was just released.
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- The IPCC, Climate Change and Bad Faith Attacks on Science (September 27, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann writes for the Huffington Post, discussing the new IPCC report and how the climate science deniers are using it to bend the truth.
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- What Leading Scientists Want You to Know About Today's Frightening Climate Report (September 27, 2013)
The Atlantic looks at the new IPCC report that once again confirms that human caused climate change is real. Many scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, contribute their comments.
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- Five ridiculous claims about climate change (September 26, 2013)
With the newest IPCC report due out, the Salon looks at five ludicrous statements that have ever been made about climate change. Dr. Michael Mann adds his comments on the report.
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- Michael Mann points to where the real debate on climate change should take place: Matt Zencey
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In an interview with the Patriot News, Dr. Michael Mann says that it is time to stop debating climate change, and start debating what we can do to stop it.
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- Michael Mann: Climate-Change Deniers Must Stop Distorting the Evidence (Op-Ed) (September 26, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann writes about how climate change deniers will try to distort the facts of the upcoming IPCC report to cause confusion in the general public.
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- NWF to Honor Michael Mann with Conservation Achievement Award (September 23, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann has been selected to receive the National Wildlife Federation National Conservation Achievement Award for his dedicated work on climate science.
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- Global Warming 'Slowdown'? Scientists Say Recent Temperature Flattening Isn't Sign Of Cooler Times(September 23, 2013)
The IPCC has made a slight change in their next report that could make some believe that global warming could be coming to an end, International Business Times says. Scientists give their opinions, including Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Will Obama’s New Power Plant Regulations Really Cut Carbon Pollution? (September 21, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann gives his thoughts on the new regulations for coal power plants and what they mean for the changing climate.
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- UN climate report will not sway US deniers (September 21, 2013)
France 24 reports that the upcoming ICPP report will not change the view on climate change for climate change deniers. Dr. Michael Mann gives his thoughts.
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- Global Warming Is Very Real (September 12, 2013)
Rolling Stone looks at how climate scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, face the challenges brought by climate science deniers.
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- Court Rulings Accept Climate Science (September 12, 2013)
The New York Law Journal looks at how the court system responds to climate science related court cases, including those involving Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Do tree ring chronologies have missing rings that distort volcanic cooling signal? (September 17, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann looks to answer why tree ring data does not reflect volcanic eruptions as predicted.
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- "50 Most Influential" People (September 16, 2013)
Bloomberg Markets has named Dr. Michael Mann one of their "50 Most Influential" people.
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- Dealing in Doubt Part 2: Denier Tricks and Tactics (September 2013)
Greenpeace evaluates the numerous schemes used to attack climate scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Weather, Climate Changes Multiply Mental Health Concerns (September 1, 2013)
Accuweather interviews multiple scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, about the health effects on humans due to climate change.
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- Judge denies National Review's Motion to Reconsider ruling in Michael Mann's defamation case (August 30, 2013)
The judge in Dr. Michael Mann’s defamation lawsuit has once again denied a motion from the defendants to throw out the case.
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- Vicious Cycle: Extreme Climate Events Release 11 Billion Tons Of CO2 Into The Air Every Year (August 28, 2013)
A new report reveals a possible area that climate models could be overlooking. The article looks at the possible side effects of this and asks Dr. Michael Mann his opinion.
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- Mann: Reality and threats of climate change are clear (August 24, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann discuses the many struggles facing his job as a well-known climate scientist in a newspaper editorial for the Times Dispatch in Richmond, VA.
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- Witch Hunt (August 22, 2013)
A political ad for Terry McAuliffe (D), running for governor of Virginia, mentions the attack on Dr. Michael Mann by Ken Cuccinelli, the Republican nominee.
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- Al Jazeera’s Climate Activist Fans Don?t Care About The Network’s Ties To Oil-Rich Qatar (August 22, 2013)
The new news network Al Jazeera America has taken a prominent stance on climate change beginning on their first day on air. Dr. Michael Mann was a guest panelist on the first evening newscast and comments on the networks viewpoint.
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- New IPCC Report: Climatologists More Certain Global Warming Is Caused By Humans, Impacts Are Speeding Up(August 18, 2013)
Portions of the next Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report due out in late September have been leaked, resulting in conversation about what the full report will reveal. Dr. Michael Mann contributes his thoughts.
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- DC Judge: Michael Mann’s defamation lawsuit against National Review, Competitive Enterprise Institute allowed to proceed (August 18, 2013)
A judge has denied motions from the defendants to dismiss Dr. Michael Mann’s defamation lawsuit.
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- Steve King flunks science (August 9, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann corrects the bad science in recent remarks from Rep. Steve King about climate change impacts on rainfall.
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- The craziest political race of the year is putting climate in the spotlight (August 8, 2013)
Grist.org summarizes the climate aspects of the Virginia governor's race.
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- US could store 500 years of CO2, geologists say (August 7, 2013)
Scientists from the USGS reported that there is the potential to store 500 years worth of carbon dioxide emissions. Dr. Michael Mann cautions that sequestration of carbon should only be part of the solution to global climate change.
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- New records for sea ice loss, greenhouse gas in 2012 (August 6, 2013)
The latest State of the Climate report was recently released showing unprecedented sea-ice loss in the Arctic and recent record levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the report.
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- Climate change letter was personal attack (August 5, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann rebuts a recent letter to the editor in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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- Heartland Institute Knows Squat About Science (August 2, 2013)
Several climate blogs are explaining the nature of science in exposing a recent Heartland Institute blog critiquing Dr. Michael Mann and his work.
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- Ecosystems Face Unprecedented ?Climate Change Velocity? (August 1, 2013)
A new study looks at the ability for ecosystems to adapt in a rapidly changing climate. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the study.
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- Ken Cuccinelli Attacked By Climate Scientist As 'Anti-Science Zealot' (July 30, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann discussed his recent foray into politics in this segment of a recent interview. The Huffington Postsummarizes the interview.
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- Ad targets Cuccinelli fight with climate scientist (July 29, 2013)
The Washington Post discusses a recent political TV ad rebuking Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli for his attacks against Dr. Michael Mann.
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- What magicians (and other skeptics) should know about science (July 29, 2013)
Faye Flam covers the backstory behind Dr. Michael Mann's appearance at The Amazing Meeting! 2013.
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- Chaos and the Hockey Stick (July 29, 2013)
This profile of Dr. Michael Mann covers the attacks against him and his research, as well as difficulties in communicating climate science to the public and news media.
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- The Truth Behind That $60 Trillion Climate Change Price Tag (July 27, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann comments about a recently released estimate of potential methane release off the East Siberian seafloor in response to a controversial article.
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- 'Social Cost Of Carbon' Heats Up Debate As House Resists White House Metric (July 25, 2013)
Politicians have been debating the social and economic costs of rising carbon dioxide levels. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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- Greenland Melting (July 25, 2013)
Rolling Stone covers the melting of ice sheets on Greenland. Dr. Michael Mann comments about the ability of climate models to simulate the melting.
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- Head Texas Oil and Gas Regulator Questions Climate Change (July 25, 2013)
StateImpact Texas reports on a candidate for Attorney General of Texas and his climate skepticism and ties to the oil and natural gas industry. Dr. Michael Mann rebuts a physicist who claims that climate change is not occurring.
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- Climate Scientists Fight Back: Google?s Support For Inhofe ?Increases Risk To All Society? (July 24, 2013)
Think Progress covers the climate scientist reaction to a fundraiser thrown by Google for noted climate contrarian Sen. James Inhofe. The scientists, including Dr. Michael Mann, penned a public note to Google.
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- NASA Video: Watch US Heat Up by 2100 (July 24, 2013)
Researchers at NASA and NOAA teamed up to create a visualization of warmer temperatures under two different carbon dioxide emission scenarios. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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- Did the Clean Air Act unleash Atlantic hurricanes? (July 24, 2013)
The "Capital Weather Gang" blog on the Washington Post covers a recent study published in Nature Geoscience about the connection between the Clean Air Act and Atlantic hurricanes. Comments from Dr. Michael Mann are included.
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- The Curious Case Of Michael Mann and the Most Controversial Chart in Science (July 22, 2013)
PolicyMic profiles Dr. Michael Mann and discusses the attacks against him and his work.
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- Forum: How Daring is Obama's New Climate Plan? (July 22, 2013)
Yale Environment 360 hosts this panel of experts discussing President Obama's new climate policy. Dr. Michael Mann offers his opinion as a climate science expert.
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- ?Hockey stick graph? climate researcher?s defamation suit to go forward (July 19, 2013)
A recent ruling in the court case involving Dr. Michael Mann has allowed his defamation law suit to go forward.
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- Nonsense And Sensitivity (July 18, 2013)
Climate Progress' Joe Romm discusses the misleading article recently published in The Economist. Dr. Michael Mann offers his comments on the inaccuracies in the article.
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- Why climate change has Darwin down for the count (July 15, 2013)
Chris Mooney of Grist.org covers a new study about the ability for species to evolve to adapt to rapidly changing climates. Dr. Michael Mann posited in an earlier talk that life may have trouble adapting to the coming rapid climate changes, a statement this study seems to validate.
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- Global warming games - playing the man not the ball (July 15, 2013)
Dr. John Abraham posted this piece in The Guardian's "Climate Consensus" blog about attacks on Dr. Michael Mann and other climate scientists.
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- You?re Getting Warmer: Another Wall Street Journal Global Warming Article Misses the Target (July 8, 2013)
Slate.com's "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait debunks recent misinformation about Dr. Michael Mann's research.
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- Noted climate researcher endorses local delegate hopeful (July 8, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann endorsed Bill Fleming for a seat in the 82nd District of the Virginia House of Delegates.
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- Most Comprehensive Paleoclimate Reconstruction Confirms Hockey Stick (July 8, 2013)
Dr. Stefan Ramsdorf summarizes a recent study and journal article that confirms the "hockey stick" reconstruction of global average surface temperatures first published by Dr. Michael Mann and colleagues 15 years ago. Dr. Ramsdorf mentions more recent reconstructions by Mann et al. as well as the attacks against the scientists discussed in The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars.
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- AGU Chapman Conference on Climate Science Communication (July 8, 2013)
RealClimate.org summarizes some of the key presentations of the American Geophysical Union's Conference on Climate Science Communication. Dr. Michael Mann attended, and his presentation is available here.
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- Mann on campaign trail with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe (July 1-3, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann travelled with Terry McAuliffe, Democratic candidate in the Virginia governor's race, to promote McAuliffe's science agenda. Related news stories:
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"Ex-UVa professor Mann stumps with McAuliffe in Charlottesville" The Daily Progress >>
"Past union words, climate deeds stalk Va. governor candidates" The Virginian-Pilot >>
"McAuliffe talks research at ODU" Fox43-TV >>
"Terry McAuliffe's guest at Virginia Tech raises eyebrows" WJLA >>
"No 'witch hunts,' McAuliffe promises ODU scientists" The Virginian-Pilot >>
"McAuliffe and Mann Visit ODU Center for Bioelectrics, Discuss Need to Support Virginia's Researchers" BlueVirginia >>
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"Gubernatorial hopeful McAuliffe's campaign tours Virginia Tech" The Roanoke Times >>
"Terry McAuliffe Is a Flip-Flopper--And That's Just Fine with Green Groups" The National Journal >>
- Yes, wildfires are connected to climate change. Here's how. (July 2, 2013)
Chris Tackett of Tree Hugger discusses the ongoing heat wave and devastating forest fires in the southwest US. He includes a comment from Dr. Michael Mann about how climate change is increasing the likelihood of these devastating extremes.
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- Why this heat wave is so scare and what's behind it (July 1, 2013)
The AP's Seth Borenstein tackles the ongoing heat wave in the southwestern US and the influences of climate change. Dr. Michale Mann comments.
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- El Ni�o weather could be forecast a year ahead (July 1, 2013)
USA Today covers a new study claiming that a new model of El Ni�o could predict the event up to a year in advance. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the study.
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- Coming crisis demands action (June 27, 2013)
Dr. Richard Alley and Dr. Michael Mann penned this op-ed in the Centre Daily Times about the looming climate crisis and the need for policy changes.
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- Mann comments on Obama's climate policy speech (June 25-26, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann was quoted in several articles covering President Obama recent speech outlining his climate policy.
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"Critics call Obama's climate change plan a 'war on coal'" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette >>
"?Invest, Divest?: Obama Goes Full Climate Hawk In Speech Unveiling Plan To Cut Carbon Pollution" ThinkProgress >>
"Obama?s Climate Plan: Buh-Bye, Big Coal" TakePart.com >>
"Michael Mann: 'The most aggressive and promising climate plan' from 'executive branch in years'" Daily Kos >>
"Obama unveils climate change plan that goes around Congress" The Hill >>
- Hurricanes suppressed by air pollutants (June 25, 2013)
A recent study has been published looking at the effects of anthropogenic aerosols on tropical cyclones. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the study.
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- The Incalculable Cost of Climate Change (June 24, 2013)
John Irving of "Desmog Canada" discusses the implications of a changing climate with input from experts including Dr. Michael Mann.
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- ?Power of ridicule? ? New weapon against climate deniers (June 23, 2013)
This blog from the Seattle PI discusses a potential strategy against politicians that deny climate change. This strategy was discussed at the Netroots Nation conference. Dr. Michael Mann appeared at the conference and offers his comments.
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- Another 1930s Dust Bowl Drought Possible This Century (June 14, 2013)
This piece from LiveScience discusses the possibility of prolonged droughts similar to the 1930's "Dust Bowl" in a changing climate. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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- How climate change is affecting Dauphin County: As I See It (June 13, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann and Adam Garber contribute this article to The Patriot-News describing the increasing threat of extreme weather to Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, due to a swiftly changing climate.
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- Climate science tells us the alarm bells are ringing (June 7, 2013)
This Op-Ed in The Washington Post responds to an earlier inaccurate opinion piece from Rep. Lamar Smith. Dr. Michael Mann contributed his expertise to the piece.
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- Scientists: Keystone pipeline not in U.S. interest (June 4, 2013)
Dozens of scientists and experts sent a letter to President Obama's administration opposing the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Dr. Michael Mann was a signatory to the letter.
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- Fraud cases show Cuccinelli's priorities (June 1, 2013)
Dan Casey of the Roanoke Times compares two cases during Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's tenure. Dr. Michael Mann and his research were targetted by Cuccinelli. The investigation was ultimately dismissed by the Virginia courts.
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- It?s hard to sea, but the globe is still warming (May 31, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann comments in this Grist story about the slowed rate of warming over the past few years does not mean that global warming has stopped or is not an ongoing issue.
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- National Survey: Nearly 90% Of Americans Say Government Should Act On Global Warming, Push Ahead On Clean Energy (May 29, 2013)
A recent survey shows that many Americans support action to combat climate change. This article from CleanTechnica discusses the survey with comments from Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Virginia Republicans Nominate Anti-Science Candidate for Governor (May 26, 2013)
Steven Salzberg from Forbes covers the nomination of Ken Cuccinelli for governor of Virginia and his anti-science stances, including a well-publicized case against Dr. Michael Mann.
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- Rare potent Okla. tornado fuels debate about disaster funding, science (May 22, 2013)
In the wake of potent and fatal tornadoes in Oklahoma, ClimateWire discusses whether climate change will lead to changes in severe weather. Dr. Michael Mann comments that the impact of climate change on tornadogenesis is still uncertain.
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- Does Climate Change Impact Tornadoes? The Scientific Jury Is Still Out (May 21, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann discusses the potential influence of climate change on the frequency of devastating tornadic supercells.
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- The Cave Bear and Climate Change (May 19, 2013)
Meteorologist Bob Ryan discusses the work of Dr. Michael Mann and the looming disaster of climate change.
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- This Is Life in a 400 PPM World (May 16, 2013)
Scorched Earth discusses the recent breaching of the 400ppm carbon dioxide level and the implications of that level based on prehistoric conditions. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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- An "Interesting Footnote" in the Climate Change Debate (May 14, 2013)
NASA writes about Dr. Michael Mann's public leature "The Past as Prologue: Learning from the Climate Changes in Past Centuries" at NASA's Langley Research Center.
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- The Most Controversial Chart in History, Explained (May 9, 2013)
Mother Jones takes a close look at the history of Dr. Michael Mann's hockey stick graph and what the findings mean in the grand scale of climate change.
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- Climate change scientist adresses NASA-Langley scientists and public (May 8, 2013)
Daily Press interviews Dr. Michael Mann about his public lecture at NASA's Langley Research Center. In this interview, Dr. Mann elaborates on the controversy surrounding climate change and the
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- Tornado doom then tornado drought: Both linked to climate change? (May 6, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann is featured in this Washington Post piece about the heightened frequency and severity of natural disasters and social media's presence in discussing climate change.
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- Dr. Michael Mann warns global warming will create a fundamentally different planet (May 1, 2013)
Lehigh Valley News highlights Dr. Michael Mann's public lecture on climate change for the Mid- Atlantic Renewable Energy Association.
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- Parenting in an Age of Climate Change: Communicating the Tough Truths to Children (April 23, 2013)
The Yale Forum on Climate Change & the Media has Dr. Michael Mann weigh in on the importance of parent activism and climate change.
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- Climate Change's Human Connection Explained (April 22, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann authors a special Earth Day commentary on the anthropogenic causes of global warming for the Huffington Post.
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- The "Hockey Stick" Slaps Back (April 17, 2013)
Skepticblog references Dr. Mann's "hockey stick" paper as critical piece of evidence in the reality of climate change.
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- Myth #38: The Hockey Stick is Broken (April 2013)
Realitydrop.org takes a look at Dr. Michael Mann's work and provides information debunking the myth of the "broken hockey stick."
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- Defend Science (April 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann is cited on the Defend Science site.
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- Greenhouse Gases Make High Temps Hotter in China (April 12, 2013)
NPR discusses the link between China's growing emissions of greenhouse gases and the rise in temperature. Dr. Michael Mann provides information on the anthropogenic link to climate change.
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- Quorn Encourages Sustainably Grown Meat Alternatives to Offset Global Warming (April 12, 2013)
Digital Journal reports on the move from consuming meat to consuming meat alternatives as a response to the changing climate. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the climate-linked transition.
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- How The Economist Got It Wrong (April 12, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann and Dana Nuccitelli co-author an opinion piece for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Environment. In the article, Mann and Nuccitelli address a recently published article in The Economist and shed light on the shortcomings and inaccuracies of the article.
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- The Zero Footprint Baby (April 10, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann comments on the newly released book The Zero Footprint Baby: How to Save the Planet While Raising a Healthy Baby by Keya Chatterjee.
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- Denier Delingpole Wishes For 'Climate Nuremberg', Says 'Hanging Is Far Too Good' For Climate Scientists! (April 7, 2013)
In reference to an opinion piece published in The UK Telegraph, ThinkProgress.org's ClimateProgress responds to the radical comments made against Dr. Michael Mann and other climate scientists.
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- The March of Antireality Continues (April 5, 2013)
Slate Magazine's Bad Astronomy Blog discusses global warming and the reality of climate change. Dr. Michael Mann's book The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars is referenced and cited as "a fascinating read."
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- "Just a Theory": 7 Misused Science Words (April 2, 2013)
Scientific American lists seven scientific terms that are most often misused by the public and across research disciplines. Dr. Michael Mann contributes his insights on the term "skeptic."
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- Michael Mann Affirms Veracity of Global Climate Change (April 1, 2013)
College of Wooster highlights Dr. Michael Mann's presentation at the 32nd annual Osgood Lecture.
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- A Researcher's Fight: A Penn State Scientist Recounts His Ordeal as a Target of Climate-Change Deniers(March/April 2013)
The American Society for Engineering Education's PRiSM Magazine reviews Dr. Mann's The Hockey Stick and Climate Wars: Dispatches From the Front Lines.
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- The Most Hated Climate Scientist in the US Fights Back: Michael Mann is Taking a Stand for Science (March/April 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann is featured in Yale Alumni Magazine. The piece highlights Dr. Mann's experience as a climate scientist and controversial public figure.
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- Opinion: Life as a Target (March 27, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann discusses his role as climate scientist and public figure for The Scientist Magazine.
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- Rep. Greg Vitali: Pennsylvania Must Shift to Renewable Engergy (March 24, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann is cited by Pennsylvania Representative Greg Vitali in a piece calling for legislative action as a response to climate change.
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- Scientists Find an Abrupt Warm Jog After a Very Long Cooling (March 7, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann discusses Holocene and climate change.
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- The Scariest Climate Change Graph Just Got Scarier (March 7, 2013)
The article takes a look at the works of Dr. Michael Mann in relation to the recent study by Shaun Marcott et al.
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- 2012 Rise in CO2 Levels Second-Highest in 54 Years (March 5, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann is cited when discussing the progression of carbon pollution.
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- Tipping Points: Can Humanity Break the Planet? (March 2, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann provides insight into the discussion of climate change.
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- Climate Change Abolitionists: who is fighting for a more sustainable world? (February 26, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann is featured as one of the leading climate change "abolitionists."
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- Climatology Professor Talks Change, Research (February 24, 2013)
Oklahoma State University interview with Dr. Michael Mann and highlights from his lecture on February 22nd.
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- TransCanada: Pipeline would not affect climate (February 20, 2013)
The company attempting to build an oil pipeline from Alberta, Canada to Texas claimed recently that the pipeline and increased oil production would not lead to significantly increased greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. Michael Mann comments in this article that TransCanada is underestimating impact on the climate.
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- Making Malaria Easier to Track (February 19, 2013)
A new study in Nature Scientific Reports explores the relationship between mosquitos and temperature change and shows that using mean monthly temperatures to predict malaria transmission may lead to biases in the estimate. Dr. Michael Mann is a co-author on this study.
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- Global Warming Causing Less Snow, More Blizzards? (February 18, 2013)
In a changing climate, many parts of the U.S. are likely to see lower overall snowfall, while also experiencing more extreme events like the blizzard that affected the Northeast U.S. in early February. Dr. Michael Mann comments.
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- Obama?s address: Could it start a sea change for climate issues? (February 9, 2013)
The Palm Beach Post discusses President Obama's Inaugural Address and upcoming State of the Union speech and whether they signal a change in this administration's priorities when it comes to addressing climate change. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the wasted opportunities during Obama's first term.
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- Climate Change And The Blizzard: Nor'easters More Fierce With Global Warming, Scientists Say (February 8, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann and others discuss how a changing climate may contribute to extreme weather events like the nor'easter lashing the Northeast U.S. coastline in early February.
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- Ken Cuccinelli's Cloudy Judgment (February 4, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann discusses his experiences with Virginia Attorney General and Republican candidate for governor Ken Cuccinelli. Cuccinelli's attacks on Mann and his research were declared baseless by the courts.
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- Tree ring history spurs actual climate science debate (February 4, 2013)
Ars Technica summarizes the ongoing debate in the climate science community about the growth of tree rings during years of substantial cooling due to volcanic eruptions. The debate, occuring publically in peer-reviewed journals, centers around a hypothesis published in 2012 by Dr. Michael Mann and colleagues.
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- Researchers to investigate Everglades ecosystem, climate change (February 4, 2013)
Dr. Jose Fuentes and Dr. Michael Mann will head up the Penn State part of a research project to examine the impacts of management strategies in the Everglades ecosystem to protect them against climate change.
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- Top climate scientist denounces billionaires over funding for climate-sceptic organisations (January 25, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann comments on recent revelations that wealthy donors with financial interests in the fossil fuel industry have been anonymously donating to organizations dedicated to discrediting legitimate climate science and smearing climate scientists.
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- Mann named distinguished professor in EMS (January 24, 2013)
Earth and Mineral Sciences Dean William Easterling announced that Dr. Michael Mann has been named a Distinguished Professor in Meteorology for accomplishments and leadership in climate change research.
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- See them before they're gone: 5 urgent experiences for 2013 (January 22, 2013)
CNN discusses 5 experiences and locations that could be in danger of disappearing. Dr. Michael Mann comments that sea level rise is ahead of predictions, which could have a devastating impact on island nations like the Maldives (item 3).
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- Obama Takes Stand on Climate in Inaugural Speech (January 21, 2013)
Dr. Michael Mann is quoted in this LiveScience article about the climate statements in President Barack Obama's inauguration speech. Although Dr. Mann was happy to hear Obama's commitment to combat climate change, he cautions that we still have yet to see the details of the climate policy.
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- Obama calls on US to seize opportunity of clean energy revolution (January 21, 2013)
In his Inauguration speech, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of tackling climate change in his second term in office. Dr. Michael Mann Twitter-based response is included in this story.
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- About a Dozen Environment Reporters Left at Top 5 U.S. Papers (January 17, 2013)
Inside Climate News reports on the dismantling of the environmental news desks at major newspapers. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the potential impact on climate science reporting.
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- Scientists Call on President to Reject the Keystone XL Pipeline (January 15, 2013)
Leading climate scientists have sent a letter to President Obama urging him to reject the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would transport oil from the tar sands in Canada to refineries in Texas. Dr. Michael Mann is a signatory on this letter.
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- Climate Scientist Backs Bill to Curb Emissions (January 15, 2013)
The New York Times' "Green Blog" reports on Dr. Michael Mann and his support for legislation in Pennsylvania to curb fossil fuel emissions.
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- Cold snaps linked to plague, civil unrest (January 14, 2013)
A recent published study links prolonged cold spells to times of social unrest. The authors use tree rings from Eastern Europe to reconstruct temperature. These tree rings also add to the growing number of studies showing that the present warming is unprecented. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the study.
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- Big Chill vs. Global Warming: What's Going On? (January 14, 2013)
LiveScience talks to Dr. Michael Mann about rare snowstorms and unusual chilly weather recently seen in certain parts of the world. Dr. Mann comments on the likelihood of rare and extreme event in a warming world.
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- Climate Assessment Points to Policy Driven Solutions (January 14, 2013)
The National Climate Assessment released on January 14th says that climate change is worsening and major action is required. Dr. Michael Mann comments that policy changes and curbs on fossil fuel burning are needed to combat further changes.
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- Flagstaff weather globally out of sync (January 4, 2013)
Flagstaff, AZ had a relatively quiet 2012 weather-wise, despite major weather-related events nationwide and globally. 2012 finished as the fifth-warmest on record, but featured few extremes when compared to other years and other locations. Dr. Michael Mann comments on the likelihood of quiet years in warming world.
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