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Category Archives: politics
Bertrand Russell’s 10 Commandments
Do not feel absolutely certain of anything. Do not think it worth while to proceed by concealing evidence, for the evidence is sure to come to light. Never try to discourage thinking for you are sure to succeed. When you … Continue reading
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Más acción, menos palabras
[Cross posted at Global Adaptation Institute] Today I´ve published the article “Más Acción, Menos Palabras,” in the Madrid-based daily national newspaper, La Rázon. One of the goals of the article is that in the wake of no clear path forward on … Continue reading
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Proactive from the little things up
Your actions are votes to the world you want to live in.
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The Adaptation Agenda at Durban
[Cross posted at the Global Adaptation Institute News.] Reporting from Durban, with contributions from Ian Noble watching from the web. In the morning I joined the Climate Communications Day. Attendees were mainly environmental journalists. It is part of a continuing process to assist … Continue reading
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Interview for Development Seed about Durban
[Cross posted at the Global Adaptation Institute News.] Development Seed published today an interview we made about the climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa. We discussed the importance of open data in the climate mitigation and adaptation movements.
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At the Water Hackathon Reception
[More less transcription of the speech I gave today] Thank you very much for the invitation to join the Kick-off of the Water Hackathon. The topic at hand is extremely important. Water is essential, yet billions of people face aggravating … Continue reading
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With great knowledge comes great responsibility
One of the most difficult things to assimilate as a scientist is the contrast between the knowledge of the dangers ahead of us and the lack of awareness by the public or even the politicians. Paul & Anne Ehrlich Adapted from … Continue reading
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Think Science
Science works regardless of what people think, but it´s better when they do.
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Tech@State 2011: Open Source Software advocacy from the State Dept.
Last Friday the US State Department hosted its 5th Tech@State, where technologist and diplomats unite to pursue goals in education, health, and welfare worldwide. The topic for this year was Open Source Software.
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When Weather matters. Are we acting properly upon forecasts?
This [free as pdf] NAP book is a report from the 2008 NRC Board of Atmospheric Sciences workshop: “Progress and Priorities of U.S. Weather Research and Research-to-Operations Activities”. Despite the chaotic nature of Weather, scientist are currently able to measure (nowcast) … Continue reading
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