The war on climate science hits a new level
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The're a lot of climate related news breaking this week. Much of it is deeply concerning to the climate scientists I talk with on a weekly basis.
Here's a quick summary and links to some of the rapidly breaking stories I'm following this week.
Climate science research eliminated under Trump budget proposal
The analysis here is one of deep concern from the climate scientists I talk with. Job losses could be massive under this budget proposal.
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Renewable energy projects under attack.
The real fight begins in congress now. The political reality of climate research? Many republican representatives have extensive climate science research projects in their districts. Some house republicans are already signaling resistance to proposed cuts.
Auto mileage standards under review
One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World is in big trouble
Reefs dying much faster than expected
Fire seasons getting longer
Minnesota among the nation's leaders in wind energy
Ironically, renewables are gaining as a percentage of overall energy production.
Forbes: 50 year old climate model nailed prediction for today's climate
The truth is climate models are even more accurate than short term weather forecast models at predicting earth's overall long term temperatures. In fact, one model created 50 years ago nailed where earth's climate is today. This is why many are so concerned about what future climate models are showing.
