The independent agency’s director says such efforts would be ‘inconsistent with the intent of’ the 2012 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act.
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North Pole forecast to warm 50 degrees above normal Thursday
While it’s premature to say if events like this are becoming more frequent, the intensity of the warm air reaching the Arctic is almost certainly increasing.
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Q&A: Secretary of state choice could affect climate policy
Rex Tillerson would bring experience as CEO of ExxonMobil, the only place he has ever worked, to the job of top diplomat.
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Two dozen weird-weather cases attributed to man-made climate change
They include high heat, unusual winter sunshine in the United Kingdom, Alaskan wildfires and ‘sunny day’ flooding in Miami.
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California Gov. Jerry Brown draws line in the sand with Trump on environment
He vows to fight if the federal government ‘starts messing with’ the state’s renowned science facilities, such as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
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Bayside residents advised to plan now for sea level increases
Among the recommendations are new construction regulations that would apply to low-lying regions of Portland.
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Colby to launch internships in sustainability and climate change
The Buck Environment and Climate Change Lab, funded by Sandy and Sissy Buck of Cumberland Foreside, will help place students in research settings in Maine and elsewhere.
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Global warming hitting Arctic twice as fast
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data shows warming trends in the Arctic are creeping into seasons when ice is typically rebuilt.
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Energy Department rejects Trump’s request for names of those who worked on climate agenda
Trump has questioned the science of climate change, and his transition team includes people who have questioned the link between the burning of fossil fuels and the climate.
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Arctic logs year of crazy extremes as climate change quickens there
This is more than an Arctic problem, one researcher notes, because the cold air that is escaping changes weather conditions, such as weakening the jet stream.