May 9, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 9
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An Interview with For the Beauty of the Earth: Solutions to Net Zero Energy author Frank C. Pao

by Christopher John Stephens

Frank C. Pao has spent more than twenty years as a leader in the fields of energy and technology. The stated mission of his organization Climate X Change is to focus on achieving an equitable zero-emissions economy through means of an advanced state policy. Sampan recently had the opportunity to ask Mr. Pao about this delicate balance between the urgency of saving the planet while dealing with the sometimes volatile and unpredictable nature of the human condition. SAMPAN: One of the more interesting and refreshing elements of your new […]

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DANGEROUS WEATHER ACROSS THE U.S.: How We Must Adapt to Survive

by Jeff Millman

A severe weather pattern has been working its way across the United States over the past few weeks with a diversity of effects: heatwaves in the southwest, thunderstorms and tornadoes in the midwest, and thunderstorms and extreme flooding in the northeast. According to meteorologist Alex DaSilva, a dome of high pressure over Texas and an active jet stream pattern across the northern United States have been the driving forces of the extreme weather. Heatwaves are expected to continue to spread […]

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The Earth is Burning Up: This is Not Science Fiction

by Chetanprett Singh

The latest Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC, released in 2021, delivered a sobering message: Many aspects of climate change are now inevitable and irreversible. Scientists predict that the world will reach 1.5°C of warming by 2040, leading to more heat waves, intense storms, droughts, and floods. The report serves as a stark reminder of the urgency to take immediate and decisive action to combat climate change. While 2040 looks far and gives the illusion that […]

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Four Scientists Who Warned us About Climate Change

by Chetanprett Singh

Editor’s note: In our April 7 issue, we published the first of two-part examinations of the climate change argument for urgency. That article, “Three Thinkers Who Challenge the Apocalyptic Tone of the Climate Change Discourse,” looked at those going against the grain about this environmental threat. In this issue, we conclude our examination by introducing four renowed scientists whose positions clearly indicate that informative discourse is the best defense against politicized agendas.   The term “climate change” was first used in […]

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Three Thinkers Who Challenge the Apocalyptic Tone of the on Climate Change Discourse

by Chetanprett Singh

The issue of climate change is a complex and multifaceted one that requires a nuanced and comprehensive approach. While there is broad scientific consensus on the reality and severity of climate change, there are also concerns about the effectiveness and equity of current solutions, the role of natural variability, and the influence of political and economic interests. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Dr. Judith Curry, and Dr. Bjorn Lomborg offer alternative viewpoints that challenge the mainstream narrative and highlight the complexity […]

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New “MA Climate Change Assessment” Reveals Need for Action and Adaptation

by Bolin Shen

Amidst rising concerns for unprecedented heat waves and extreme cold alike throughout the last year, the Massachusetts Baker-Polito Administration released at the end of 2022 the “MA Climate Change Assessment.” It is the first data-driven state-wide projection report of the effects climate change will have on the region’s communities, environments, and industries through the end of the 21st century. “The Assessment draws on the best available climate and impact assessment science, active stakeholder engagement, and broad state agency perspectives and […]

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The Impact of Our Daily Carbon Footprint

by Kristen Si

People have plenty keeping them busy on their morning commutes to work or school. One topic likely on the top of their minds is their daily contribution to global warming – a looming issue taking center stage in recent decades for its widespread impact on the environment. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 27% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States are due to transportation – a good proportion of which comes from everyday morning commutes. […]

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