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In the summer of 1995, I was working at the face of Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska. There were markers showing where the face had been at various times in history. As people walked past 1927, 1954, 1977 and 1993 they would ask, "Is this glacier going to dissappear? Is global warming responsible for this?" There was genuine concern in thier voices. I owed them a clear, concise, accurate answer. I began to delve into the scientific literature regarding glaciology and climatology.
After 9 years in Alaska, a couple in New York and now in Wisconsin, my quest continues. I have spent my career as a communicator, bringing often complex scientific and cultural information to the public in a way they can relate to and internalize allowing them to act on thier new found insight and knowledge. I like to think of myself as a conduit, from scientists and historians to the general public. Let's face it, as much respect as I have for brilliant scientists they don't always talk like the rest of us.
This blog will look at the way in which the science and policy of Climate Change and Global Warming is dealt with in the public eye. It is meant as a tool for those who wish to look behind the headlines and explore the storys, science and policy in greater depth. I hope it will be a tool and resource for those who are communicating about Global Warming and Climate Changes and anybody who has an interest in this topic, beyond what you see in the headlines. Feel free to comment or send in stories you find in the comments sectionafter each post.
A side note on the photos in this post. These are two photos of Exit Glacier, near Seward, Alaska where I spent nine years. These photos were taken by my friend Jim Ireland a few years ago. The two pictures were taken 24 hours apart.