Nov 19th, 2008 · California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hosting an international climate change summit in Beverly Hills this week. He's partnered with governors from across the country to discuss how cutting emissions can help the economy. We also talk to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who recently vetoed the expansion of coal plants in her state.
Oct 31st, 2008 · The market for credit default swaps is unregulated, helping create a climate where a single massive default could trigger unforeseen and calamitous events. An "unholy chain" of credit default swaps contributed to the worst credit crisis since the Great Depression.
Oct 28th, 2008 · Henry David Thoreau is perhaps best known for his book Walden, about living a simple life in harmony with nature. But Thoreau didn't just love nature — he studied it and kept meticulous notes. Now, scientists are using Thoreau's records to look at how the landscape has changed over the last 150 years.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Writer Jonathan Rauch argues that if Democrats hope for historic breakthroughs on issues such as health care and climate change, then they should vote for John McCain. In his article "What's a Perverse Voter To Do?" he says one-party rule is ineffective and inefficient.
Oct 17th, 2008 · The Internet has made it possible for everyday people to have endless information at their fingertips. From celebrities weighing in on child vaccinations to science fiction authors disputing climate change studies, what happens to science when the line between expert and non-expert becomes fuzzy?
Oct 17th, 2008 · What does a person need to know to be able to discuss climate change in an educated way? Climate expert Michael Oppenheimer discusses the history of climate research and some common misconceptions regarding the global climate.
Oct 14th, 2008 · In his new book, Hot, Flat, And Crowded, Thomas Friedman warns that our thirst for fossil fuels is polluting the planet, altering the climate, dragging down the economy and endangering national security. A green revolution, says Friedman, "is not about the whales"; it's a competitive necessity.
Oct 10th, 2008 · According to a report issued by the Center for the Study of the President, the incoming president will need to confront a host of policy issues related to science and technology — including climate change, food and water scarcity, energy shortages and weapons of mass destruction.