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And joining me now is michael mann, penn state university distinguished professor and director of the earth systems science center. also author of "the new climate war, the fight to take back our planet." michael, thank you so much for joining us. i hate it is about this tragic story we see playing out, but lets start with what weve learned so far in this instance. what more do we know about these types of storms? and were forecasters expecting it? >> yeah, its good to be with you, ayman. and it...

Level, it will be only the second time since 1950 that a tornado of such strength and magnitude has been recorded in the last two months of the year. now, it is important to note here this is an extremely rare event for this time of year. for the month of december. it all comes at the end of one of the most devastating years on record for climate disasters in the united states. joining me now is michael mann, penn state university, director of the earth system science center, author of the clima...

President biden told the u.n. he is going to work alongside funding to help developing nations deal with global warming. the lotion capitol hill will be critical to make the presidents plans a reality. joining us now, penn state distinguished professor of atmospheric science, author of the new climate war. the fight to take back our planet. thank you very much. you were one of 21 top u.s. scientists who sent a letter to top leaders asking them to go big on climate and energy solutions. what it w...

Right behind brand new lex lexus suvs. it is the same for everyone. >> what can you tell us about the oil spill, is that close to being contained? >> theyre working on that. it was a foot wide pipe that was dislodged and it was leaking. there is an oil sheen. divers are working on it along with the coast guard but theyre putting in containment measures as they are getting that situation under control. >> josh letterman. >> the director of the earth system science center. he is also the author of...

Fired from your job at your university. there has been a concerted campaign to intimidate scientists. and to some extent its been successful. >> thats why i wanted to speak to you specifically this morning because i know youre at the receiving end of that. and i thank you for your bravery. michael mann, the new book, the climate war. a small texas town gained notoriety when a video as far ased of students shouting the n-word. the school board sought to address it but dozens of conserve parents...

Our infrastructure and our economy, not to me immigration and health care, what were seeing today could be the new normal for years to come. with me now meteorologist man . and michael mann, author of "the new climate war: the fight to take back the planet." i will start with you, mathew. give us scenes. a tornado struck down in annapolis. it doesnt sound like a normal thing that is normally supposed to happen. what are your views going on, and isnt this just basically what we should have expect...

On our television screens in our newspaper headlines. and heres the thing. the warming is pretty much in line with what the models predicted decades ago. we predicted this would happen if we didnt reduce carbon emissions burning of fossil fuels. we predicted we would see worse heat waves, droughts, wildfires, super storms. and our predictions, unfortunately, are coming true. the truth is bad enough. we dont have to exaggerate the science. some people do. some people overstate it. the science alo...

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The Globe and Mail Donald Wright JOEL SAGET/AFP/Getty Images Donald Wright is an associate professor at the University of New Brunswick. Michael Mann knows what he’s talking about. A Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, he has dedicated his career to understanding the science of climate change. But he’s no egg head. Despite the harassment, intimidation, and the occasional death threat – one nutjob sent him an envelope containing white powder which, thank God, tur...

But he didnt make a decision going in. i know a lot of people think hes probably made up his mind. in this case, that wasnt the case. the showdown here at the white house between general mcchrystal and the administration officials he insulted pushed a much anticipated meeting on energy off the schedule today. the key question is still unresolved. do the democrats have a path to 60 votes. did this gulf disaster change anything about oil spill politics? eric foley is with bloomberg businessweek....