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If you see something, say something

If you see something, say something

From The New York Times:

OPINION: If You See Something, Say Something

Should we resist commenting on the implications of our scientific work? In the opinion of Michael Mann, the director of the Earth System Science Center at Pennsylvania State University, climate scientists can no longer stay on the sidelines of the global warming debate.

“It is not an uncommon view among scientists that we potentially compromise our objectivity if we choose to wade into policy matters or the societal implications of our work. ...
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  • Helping coastal communities face the challenges posed by flooding and sea level rise
  • Researcher receives NSF grant to study the fate of terrestrial carbon in freshwater ecosystems
  • GCC Partners with Hollins University to promote undergraduate research opportunities
  • IGC takes on “The Merchants of Doubt”
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