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Academy scientists take a closer look at the news and stories surrounding the hot topic of climate change.
January 30, 2007
Peter Roopnarine
The Earth's climate is all about energy at or near the surface of the planet. So anything that affects this energy will influence climate. Some of the major influences include:
January 28, 2007
Peter Roopnarine
So what is this Climate Change problem all about? This is actually a very difficult question to answer, because the answer is part science, part economics, part politics, and part human nature.
January 26, 2007
Peter Roopnarine
This is my first posting on this Academy blog. I am Dr. Peter Roopnarine, the Curator of Geology and Paleontology here at the Academy. I am an interdisciplinary biologist and earth scientist with a...