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Current Events from a Science Perspective.

  • The Scientist's Consensus on Global Warming

    This article presents evidence for a consensus among climate scientists who think that global warming is occurring and it is due mainly to man’s activities. Even though the public has a high level of trust in science, ordinary citizens are very divided on the issue. Read more

  • Debt and Taxes in Pictures and Graphs

    We all have different ideas about what is a fair tax policy and a fair distribution of wealth. This article shows, using pictures and graphs, that conventional wisdom may not give us a clear picture of the facts – and that we may need to reconsider what economic policies are actually fair. Read more

  • The Climate Change Denial Machine

    Though scientists tell us that the consequences of climate change will have serious consequences for the Earth and its inhabitants, little action has been taken to reduce our carbon emissions. The main reason for that is the effectiveness of the Climate Change Denial Machine which is explained in this article. Read more

  • The Earth Hasn't Warmed in the Last "X" Years Myth

    The statement that the Earth’s temperature has not gone up in the last 16 years is certainly incorrect, but has been promoted as propaganda against actions to reduce our carbon emissions. The myth is very, very wrong as shown in the article, using a YouTube video produced by climate scientists Kevin C., which separates out… Read more

  • Global Warming: The Role of Water Vapor

    The role of greenhouse classes in warming the Earth has been known since the 19th century, when scientists established that water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas, yet it’s concentration in the air is limited by its saturated vapor pressure. However, carbon dioxide has no such limitation. Arrhenius showed that doubling the amount of… Read more

  • Those Amazing Hummingbirds

    This video shows some amazing hummingbird behavior as about 15 hummingbirds gather at the bird feeder and compete for spots to feed. A male hummingbird who usually tries to drive the others away, was overwhelmed by all the females and shows his frustration. Read more

  • Nominate Your Picks for the 2012 Environmental Hall of Fame/Shame Awards

    Each year, this site takes a poll to see who is the most deserving to receive recognition in the Environmental Hall of Fame (or Shame). Nominations are now open for those who have most affected the environment by words or action. Please go to the site and nominate those you think deserve the honor by… Read more

  • Climate Change: Citizen Journalism Can Make a Difference

    This is a guest article by Pabitra Mukhopadhyay about the power of citizen journalism that contains an interview done from half way around the world. It is great honor that Pabitra chose JCMooreOnline as an example of citizen journalism. Pabitra’s posts and articles on Climate Himalaya, Th!nkaboutit.eu, and his website, Pabitraspeaks, show that he is… Read more

  • Charlie Brown and the Climate Skeptics

    Charlie Brown has discovered where climate Skeptics get their misinformation. He also voices skepticism toward the climate Skeptics and shows what you can find with a little research and thinking. Read more

  • The 2012 Presidential Election: Things You Should Know Before You Vote

    The idea of “death panels” has seemed to fade somewhat from the political debate scene lately but what if I told you there was actually a real case of government control that come very close to what could actually be called a “death panel”? This article discusses Mitt Romney’s record as Governor of Massachusetts. Read more