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Two new exhibits explore the science of climate change

I am a museum geek. And proud of it. I love museums. Especially when they're free and as awesome as the Smithsonian. I have many a fond memory of field trips to D.C., wandering the National Mall and exploring such intriguing pieces as this hugemongous man at the Hirshhorn, Dorothy's ruby slippers at the Museum of American History, and the Hope Diamond at the Museum of Natural History.

So it was with great interest (and nerdy glee) that I read about the Smithsonian opening a pair of exhibits on climate change. Part of the Natural History Museum's "Forces of Change" series, the two exhibitions -- "Arctic: A Friend Acting Strangely" and "Atmosphere: Change is in the Air" -- focus on the science of climate change using graphics, film shorts, interactive computer displays, and, uh, not-so-interactive stuffed caribou.

Where Are We Supposed to Move Now?

Canada plans cuts to climate programs and backs further away from Kyoto Do you hear that? The mild harrumphing? That’s the sound of disgruntled Canadian enviros. They’re unhappy with the new Conservative government’s reported plans to slash funding for programs to fight climate change, despite a recent federal review that found most such programs to […]

TRI This on for Sighs

EPA unveils mixed news on U.S. toxic emissions The U.S. EPA issued its annual Toxics Release Inventory this week, and it’s a pessimist’s dream. U.S. waterways absorbed 241 million pounds of chemicals in 2004, up 10 percent from the year before. Dioxin, mercury, and PCB releases were down, but (a fact the press failed to […]

Tropic of Answer

South American ecotourism expert Charles Munn answers readers’ questions Readers sent oodles of questions to this week’s InterActivist, Charles Munn, leader of the nonprofit Tropical Nature, which promotes ecotourism and conservation in South America. Is traveling to developing countries exploitative? What are the prospects for budget ecolodges? How does one get started working in ecotourism? […]