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‘And… We’re Live!’: Behind the Scenes of Severe Weather Coverage

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by Victoria A. Johnson When severe weather strikes, receiving accurate and timely information can be the difference between life and death. For many people, their local broadcast meteorologist plays a critical role in this process, helping audiences stay safe by providing them with the information needed to make informed decisions about what to do and … Continue reading ‘And… We’re Live!’: Behind the Scenes of Severe Weather Coverage

The Importance of Philosophy in Responding to Climate Change

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 FEB 16, 2016     JESSICA BLACKBAND Photo: Jessica Blackband When I tell people that my undergraduate majors were environmental studies and philosophy, they usually respond with a confused look and a comment like, “Hmm, those are very different topics!” Of course, science and philosophy are fundamentally different in the questions they ask and in how they answer … Continue reading The Importance of Philosophy in Responding to Climate Change