Economic Impact of Great Lakes Shrinking

Paul RacetteEconomy, Water

Water levels in the Great Lakes are falling. For example,  Lake Ontario is about seven inches below where it was a year ago. As water levels fall shipping companies face millions in additional costs.

Critiques of a Climate Bill

Paul RacetteClimate, Politics

Connecticut Independent Joseph Lieberman and Virginia Republican John Warner, have launched major legislation on climate change that sets a marker for Congress and directly challenges the Bush administration.

An Architect of "The System of Systems"

jadamIn This Issue, Original, People

Conrad LautenbacherThe hat collection overtaking his corner office two blocks from the White House says much of Conrad Lautenbacher’s interests. The caps are mementos of a decorated 40-year Navy career and also from his current job, where part of it is running oceanographic and fisheries vessels, including underwater robots.

Offsetting carbon dioxide emissions through minesoil reclamation

Paul RacetteEnergy

About 5.4 billion tons of coal is burned each year worldwide, and it is the single largest fuel source for the generation of electricity world wide. About 40% of the electricity in the world and 50% in U.S. comes from coal. Coal burning generates about a third of the world’s CO2 emissions.

The Future Is Drying Up

Paul RacetteArticles, Climate, Water

The West is the fastest-growing part of the country. It’s also the driest. And climate change could be making matters much, much worse.