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Scientific societies say they'll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubt
Read full article: Scientific societies say they'll step up after Trump puts key climate report in doubtTwo major scientific societies say they will try to fill the void from the Trump administration’s dismissal of scientists writing a cornerstone federal report on what climate change is doing to the United States.
Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger, say just look around at the world
Read full article: Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger, say just look around at the worldAs President Donald Trump's administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they need to look around because it’s obvious how bad global warming is and how its getting worse.
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Watch experts in climate, energy and environmental justice discuss extreme weather at 9 a.m. at The Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: Watch experts in climate, energy and environmental justice discuss extreme weather at 9 a.m. at The Texas Tribune FestivalThe conversation will focus on what we’ve learned about extreme weather in Texas and beyond — and what can be done about it.
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Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe has book out in September
Read full article: Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe has book out in SeptemberThis cover image released by One Signal Publishers shows "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World" by Katharine Hayhoe. (One Signal Publishers via AP)NEW YORK – The new chief scientist at the Nature Conservancy, Katharine Hayhoe, has written a book about climate change. One Signal Publishers announced Wednesday that Hayhoe's “Saving Us” will be released Sept. 21. Hayhoe will combine research and personal stories as she attempts to unite readers, including those who deny the overwhelming evidence of climate change, and motivate them toward action. Hayhoe, a climate scientist who teaches public policy and public law at Texas Tech University, hosts the PBS digital series “Global Weirding” and was named a “Champion of the Earth” by the United Nations in 2019.
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Houston Climate Week promotes city’s climate action plan, commemorates Hurricane Harvey anniversary
Read full article: Houston Climate Week promotes city’s climate action plan, commemorates Hurricane Harvey anniversaryHOUSTON – Houston’s Office of Sustainability is hosting a virtual Houston Climate Week, according to a release. The event will commemorate of the third anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and officially kickoff the implementation phase of the recently-released Houston Climate Action Plan. The Houston Climate Action Plan is a science-based, community-driven strategy for Houston to reduce greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions, meet the Paris Agreement goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, and lead a global energy transition, according to a release. “After COVID-19 cancelled our plans for an in-person Climate Action Plan launch in April, the idea of a virtual Houston Climate Week was born,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. Monday, August 2411 a.m. - Opening Session: Making Houston the Renewable Energy Capital of the World1 p.m. - Houston Climate Impact Assessment: What Does the Future Hold for Houston?