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Arctic Sea Ice status in 2009

NASA climate scientist Tom Wagner provides a look at the state of Arctic sea ice in 2009 and discusses NASA’s role in monitoring the cryosphere in the face of global climate change. Source: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Posted by editor on October 24th, 2009.
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MIT Demonstrates Offshore Renewable Energy

MIT Professor Alexander Slocum talks about offshore renewable energy systems, which he demonstrated to President Obama. Source: Clean Skies News

Posted by editor on October 23rd, 2009.
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Obama Pushes Clean Energy

President Obama speaks to students at MIT. He toured clean energy facilities and encouraged senators to pass climate change legislation and boost renewable energy technology. Source: Clean Skies News

Posted by editor on October 23rd, 2009.
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Art sheds light on wind energy

An art installation created by Patrick Marold, utilizing wind energy to create light is on view in Burlington, Vermont. Sources: Reuters/Patrick Marold

Posted by editor on October 20th, 2009.
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Va farmer thinks global, grows local

To some, he’s a throwback; to others, he’s a sage. In a country that has embraced GMOs and junk food, Virginian farmer Joel Salatin fights for sustainable agriculture and local consumption. Source: AFP

Posted by editor on October 15th, 2009.
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