A federal trial took a surprising turn when an oil company lawyer largely accepted the science around climate change but not the blame. Two Stanford University experts discussed the case.
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What role should courts have in fighting climate change?
New models better predict how much methane cows make
More accurate predictions about the methane cows produce could help in the fight against climate change.



Scientists in Need of Arts Training
How can universities train our scientists, technologists and engineers to engage with society rather than perform as cogs in the engine of economic development? Author Richard Lachman asks for educational system to require STEM students to take art and humanities courses, not as an attempt to “broaden minds” but as a necessary discussion of morals, ethics and responsibility.
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Sea levels rose in bursts during past global warming
“What these fossil reefs show is that the last time Earth warmed like it is today, sea level did not rise steadily…”



Climate change in India causes spike in suicides
Failing harvests and resulting poverty have led to an epidemic of suicides in India, report researchers.


