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Written primarily by guest authors, feature articles provide "on-the-ground" perspectives and credible assessments of various topics related to climate change solutions and science, with an emphasis on the Southwest.

The Climate Registry

Posted by Michelli Murphy | on August 27, 2008
One day, reporting greenhouse gas emissions will be the law of the land. Until then, more than 270 North American organizations have already agreed to report their emissions—voluntarily—as part of The Climate Registry.

Biodiesel: Gas from Grease

Posted by Michelli Murphy | on August 23, 2008
Several Southwest organizations are working to advance the local production and use of biofuels.

Assessing Ecological Climate Impacts in New Mexico

Posted by Chelsey Killebrew | on August 22, 2008
Populations of drought-sensitive species are decreasing in response to climate change, even in conservation areas and especially at high-elevations, according to a report prepared by two New Mexico ecologists.

Monsoon Modeling

Posted by Chelsey Killebrew | on August 21, 2008
Atmospheric scientists explain the complexities associated with trying to predict the North American Monsoon with a global climate model.

Living and Learning the Cap-and-Trade Market

Posted by Michelli Murphy | on August 20, 2008
Three University of Arizona professors have developed a teaching module that lets students become part of the cap-and-trade market.