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Conservatives Most Malleable on Climate Change Beliefs, New Study Finds
2016-07-13 21:53:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Maine Public Broadcasting: When it comes to communicating climate change, there can be a thin line between making things seem completely hopeless in the world and making adaptation and even mitigation seem possible. New research from the University of Maine finds that there is one way to engage people on the subject: give them an estimated date for what's known as "climate departure." That's a crucial benchmark, meaning the warmest day of each year will be as warm or warmer going forward. The study of about 400 people...
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Trump, GOP climate change denial hastens coal's decline
2016-07-13 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
The Hill: As Donald TrumpDonald TrumpGOP senator: Ginsburg may 'have to recuse herself' after Trump remarks Coulter: I'd run immigration system 'like Tinder' Pences congressional library sealed MORE prepares to accept the Republican nomination for President, it's worth noting that hes right about at least one thing: American coal use is declining rapidly, as he said in recent speech on energy. Ten years ago, coal supplied about three-fifths of US electricity; last year it provided less than 30% of the...
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Study examines how perceived closeness of climate change influences opinions
2016-07-13 12:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Phys.Org: Determining if the perceived proximity of climate change can be manipulated to inspire engagement in the issue is the central focus of a recent study led by a University of Maine researcher. The study adds to growing science and risk communication literature that suggests dimensions of psychological distance can influence attitudes toward environmental policies and behaviors, including those associated with climate change. Laura Rickard, an assistant professor of communication at UMaine, is...
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California's key climate change program aims for new life
2016-07-12 20:26:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: In advance of a political showdown in the state Legislature, Gov. Jerry Brown`s administration made its first formal effort Tuesday to extend the life of the program central to California`s bid to combat climate change. The California Air Resources Board, which is controlled by the governor, released a plan that would continue the state`s cap-and-trade program to cut carbon emissions beyond 2020, the date when the program currently expires. Cap and trade functions by forcing companies to buy...
Report highlights urgent climate change risks for the UK
2016-07-12 19:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Phys.Org: The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the UK and urgent action is needed, concludes a report published today. In an independent report to Government, 'UK Climate Change Risk Assessment Evidence Report', the Committee on Climate Change's Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) sets out the most urgent risks and opportunities arising for the UK from climate change. The report is the result of more than three years of work involving hundreds of leading scientists - including researchers...
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