New Climate Blog Offers Plain-English Explanations of Science, Policy
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Bill Chameides, 212/505-2100
Tony Kreindler, 202/572-3378
(New York, NY - March 14, 2007) - Environmental Defense today announced the launch of a new online resource for policymakers and journalists interested in the science of climate change, its policy implications, and technologies that can help solve the problem.
Climate411.org, written by Environmental Defense Chief Scientist Bill Chameides, features plain-English explanations of key issues from carbon offsets and emissions trading, to energy-efficient light bulbs and the latest proposals on Capitol Hill.
Chameides, an atmospheric scientist, received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1974. He joined Environmental Defense in 2005 after spending 30 years in academia, most recently as Regents Professor and Smithgall Chair at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Chameides is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union, a recipient of the American Geophysical Union’s Macelwane Award, and, “in recognition of extraordinary service,” was named a National Associate of the National Academies. He is author or co-author of more than 130 scientific publications and five books.
In short, there is no one better qualified to give clear and accurate information on climate change. Climate 411 also will host guest bloggers to offer their insights on major climate stories of the day. Visit the site at http://www.climate411.org to read Bill’s latest post on worldwide emissions targets, and an inside look at the landmark TXU deal from Environmental Defense’s Jim Marston.
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