2018 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #36
A chronological listing of news articles posted on the Skeptical Science Facebook Page during the past week.
Editor's Pick
A powerful current just miles from SC...
Bangkok Bulletin: Money talks
It's crunch time at the UN climate talks. Catch up on the latest and sign up here
The post Bangkok Bulletin: Money talks appeared first...
As he prepares to host climate bash, will California’s Brown bring gifts?
With a sweeping climate bill waiting for signature and an oil industry of his own, activists pressure governor Jerry Brown to live up to...
New research, August 27 – September 2, 2018
A selection of new climate related research articles is shown below.
Climate change impacts
Mankind
Climate Change and Heat-Related Excess Mortality in the Eastern USA
Climate change impacts...
Governments begin work on universal environment pact
UN will take stock of environmental failures and may create sweeping legal pact, or treaties on single issues, such as plastic pollution
The post Governments...
Keystone XL: ACLU Fears Surveillance, Crackdown on Protesters Already Being Planned
InsideClimate News
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Kavanaugh Says He Sometimes Sides with Environmentalists. They Disagree.
Washington Post
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Summer’s Overnight Lows Were Warmest on Record in Lower 48
Washington Post
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Is the ‘Heat Day’ the New Snow Day?
The New York Times
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EPA’s Mercury Rules Review Could Remake Its Methods for Valuing Human Life and Health
The New York Times
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Latest news
Popular Articles
Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
Link to full source: Do you see a devil...
Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
Link to full source: Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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