Monthly Archives: October 2013

Roger Pielke, Jr. on FIFA reform

Roger Pielke, Jr. was referenced in the news regarding the 2013 Play the Game conference on FIFA Reform FIFA Reform – is it producing results? playthegame.org by Marcus Hoy Has football’s world governing body implemented any meaningful reforms since the much-criticised … Continue reading

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New CSTPR Publication by Max Boykoff and Shawn Olson

New CSTPR Publication by Max Boykoff and Shawn Olson ‘Wise contrarians’: A keystone species in contemporary climate science, politics and policy Boykoff, M. T. and S. K. Olson (2013), ‘Wise contrarians’: a keystone species in contemporary climate science, politics and … Continue reading

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Australia’s carbon debate mirrors global follies

New publication by Roger Pielke, Jr. in Lowy Institute’s The Interpreter Australia’s carbon debate mirrors global follies by Roger Pielke, Jr. Australia’s longest-running tragedy is starting a new season with a new cast but the same familiar follies. Of course … Continue reading

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Call for applications: CU Boulder Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre Internship Program

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS CU Boulder Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre Internship Program Applicants are sought from Master’s degree and Ph.D. students for placement in IFRC regional field offices in Southern and East Africa for a period of approximately 3 months. … Continue reading

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Max Boykoff’s media and climate change work referenced in Mother Jones

Max Boykoff’s media and climate change work referenced in Mother Jones 4 Reasons You Should Worry About Another Sandy One year after the destruction, here’s what we know about climate change and storms by Chris Mooney One year ago, when … Continue reading

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Roger Pielke, Jr. quoted in Philly Inquirer on extreme weather

Roger Pielke, Jr. quoted in Philly Inquirer on extreme weather Long-term forecast sees more-damaging storms by Anthony R. Wood and Sandy Bauers The historic cyclone that made landfall on this date last year was so powerful and devastating that it … Continue reading

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Roger Pielke, Jr. referenced in a Play the Game article on sports policy

Roger Pielke, Jr. referenced in a Play the Game article on sports policy Brazilian and FIFA top people engage in debates at Play the Game 2013 Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Sport Luis Fernandes is ready to debate with critics of … Continue reading

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Roger Pielke quoted in Al Jazeera America article on extreme weather

Roger Pielke, Jr. quoted in an Al Jazeera America article on extreme weather. The next superstorm: Preparing for extreme weather Scientists debate impact of climate change, but agree we must brace ourselves for natural disasters Hurricane Katrina wreaks havoc on … Continue reading

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Roger Pielke, Jr. in AP article on Superstorm Sandy

Roger Pielke, Jr. in AP article on Superstorm Sandy Tallying Sandy’s death, damage becomes complex task by Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Tracking the toll of a disaster like Superstorm Sandy is not like keeping score at a baseball game. Its … Continue reading

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Deserai Crow Receives New Grant Examining Recent Colorado Floods

Deserai Anderson Crow and Elizabeth Albright (Duke University) are analyzing local-level policy responses to extreme flood events in the aftermath of Colorado’s 2013 floods. Policy learning in the wake of extreme events can at times lead to adaptation of local … Continue reading

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