News in Brief In the Shadow of Trump’s First Week, Climate Scientists Gather in Washington Researchers at this week’s conference discuss how Arctic sea ice is fundamentally changing air masses and weather systems… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Lasting Effects of Pope Francis’ Climate Change Edict New research finds thinking about the pontiff changes the way we frame the issue. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Because of Climate Change, Austrian Farmers Could Be in Big Trouble Nearly a quarter of Austria’s total farmland comprises seasonal mountain pastures—land that now finds itself threatened by climate… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The March for Science Isn’t ‘Political’—It’s a Defense of Basic Truth Some scientists feel uncomfortable about the Science March, arguing that it will ‘politicize’ science. I couldn’t disagree more.… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Extreme Weather Is Becoming More Frequent — and Expensive — in Europe New research firms up links between climate change and extreme weather, and also tells us which countries are… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Scientists Worldwide React to Trump’s Muzzling of U.S. Climate Research Foreign researchers and analysts weigh in on the importance of free information — and the historical dangers of politicizing data.… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Fighting Trump’s Climate Censorship Using Social Media As agencies fight back on social media, others look to history for lessons on how to pursue science… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief EPA-Funded Scientists Share Their Concerns About the Trump Era Four researchers on how their work will be affected. By Eric Holthaus Donald Trump, who has called himself… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief There Was Never a Pause in Rising Global Temperatures New research has confirmed the results of a 2015 study led by scientists at the National Oceanic and… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Biggest Environmental Stories to Watch This Year This is likely to be a pivotal year in the fight to halt global climate change and all… Pacific Standard Staff