Newswise Focus Channel: Climate Channel Policy and Experts

No, autumn leaves are not changing color later because of climate change

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:05:58 EST

It's that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, and the nights are cooling down. But when will the natural fireworks display of autumn leaves actually begin this year?Many people believe that climate change is pushing back the start of fall leaf color to later in the year. The general thinking is that the warmer conditions anticipated under climate change will mean that trees can "hang on" to their green, energy-producing leaves longer.

Latest Discovery Out of Lake Mead Highlights Unprecedented Water Levels Amid Megadrought

George Washington University — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:25:05 EST

FSU Public Health Expert Available to Comment on Extreme Heat

Florida State University — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:45:31 EST

By: Bill Wellock | Published: July 13, 2022 | 3:50 pm | SHARE: Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. It can kill through heat exhaustion or heat stroke, as well as by contributing to deaths from heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and other diseases. Vulnerable populations, such as older adults, infants, outdoor workers and others, are at increased risk.

Atlantic/Chesapeake Geography Expert Available to Discuss Implications of Potential Massive Sea Level Rise

Salisbury University — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:05:01 EST

How to Turn Light Into Atomic Vibrations

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:05:54 EST

Converting laser light into nuclear vibrations is key to switching a material's properties on and off for future electronics.

Repealing the Clean Power Plan Would Be Irresponsible: ATS

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:05:23 EST

An Inconvenient Hurricane Season

Virginia Tech — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 01:55:08 EST

Larsen C Ice Shelf Collapse: Expert Video and Interview Available, Facebook Live Event 7/14 at 10 a.m. CT

University of Alabama at Birmingham — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 12:55:25 EST

American Thoracic Society Dismayed by President's Decision on Paris Agreement

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:05:41 EST

The American Thoracic Society is extremely disappointed that President Trump has announced his decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement to address climate change. This agreement was signed by nearly every nation on Earth in recognition of our shared responsibility to solve this global environmental and public health crisis.

Leaving Paris Climate Agreement Harms Environment, U.S. Credibility and Economy; But U.S. Never Formally Part of Treaty

Northwestern University — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:05:57 EST

Virginia Tech Expert: Here's Why We Should Care About Global Climate Change Policy

Virginia Tech — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:05:46 EST

WashU Experts: Environmental Budget Cuts Could Be 'Grim'

Washington University in St. Louis — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:05:11 EST

The public is getting its first look at the Trump administration budget proposal, which includes steep cuts to federal agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency -- with a 31-percent proposed reduction and its Office of Research and Development set to be slashed -- and the National Institutes of Health decreased by nearly 20 percent.

A Look at the Epic Blizzard of '77, by the Numbers

Cornell University — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 14:05:45 EST

Cancelled Climate Conference Casts Dark Clouds

Cornell University — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:05:53 EST

Laws of Nature Trump Politics When It Comes to Climate Change

Cornell University — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:05:05 EST

California No Longer in Drought, Says UC Davis Watershed Expert

University of California, Davis — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:25:12 EST

Tallying the Social Cost of Climate-Changing Carbon Dioxide

Rutgers University — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:00:40 EST

A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee today released a report aimed at ensuring that estimates of the social cost of carbon dioxide used by the U.S. government keep reflecting state-of-the-art science and evidence. Rutgers Today asked committee member Robert E. Kopp, an associate professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers, to discuss the topic.

Pro-Fracking Pruitt 'Shocking' Choice for EPA Head

Cornell University — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:05:49 EST

Robert Howarth, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Cornell University and faculty fellow in the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, has studied global warming for 40 years, particularly the impact of methane gas emissions on the environment. He says as Environmental Protection Agency administrator, Scott Pruitt must discontinue his promotion of fossil fuel use, and take proactive steps to avoid irreversible, catastrophic global warming that would place the food supply of the world at some risk, potentially leading to unprecedented wars.

UC San Diego Scientists Advocate Combining Technical and Social Expertise to Combat Climate Change

University of California San Diego — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:05:21 EST

Less than two weeks before global leaders meet in Marrakech, Morocco at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, scientists from the University of California San Diego offer their expert advice: bring scientists and policy makers together now to help ensure success in combating climate change in the future.

ATA International and U.S. Members Agree Climate Change Affects Patient Health

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:15:00 EST

A survey of international members of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) found that 96 percent of respondents agreed that climate change is occurring and 81 percent indicated that climate change has direct relevance to patient care. Compared to a similar survey of American ATS members, more international physician members reported that climate change was affecting their patients "a great deal" or a "moderate amount" (69 percent international vs. 44 percent U.S.).