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Why ice melting in Antarctica is a bigger problem for Galveston than other places

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 4, 2023 · A recent NPR report examines how. We ask NPR's Rebecca Hersher about it.

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Sea level rise in Galveston (May 4, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 4, 2023 · On Thursday's show: Why ice melting in Antarctica is affecting Texas -- and Galveston specifically -- more than other places.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2537: Vredefort and Apophis

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on March 26, 2023 · Episode: 2537 Vredefort, Chicxulub, Apophis — once and future threats to Earth. Today, Vredefort and Apophis.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2526: Montagu/Sandwich

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on March 19, 2023 · Episode: 2526 John Montague, Lord Sandwich, and a little-known island chain. Today, Sandwich’s islands.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2392: A Weather Report

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on November 5, 2022 · Episode: 2392 A weather report, and more, from the South Pole. Today, a weather report.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2180: Hollow Earth

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on February 11, 2022 · Episode: 2180 The strange longevity of the Hollow Earth hypothesis. Today, the Hollow Earth.

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Houston Scientist Prepares For Tenth Trip To Antarctica Studying Sea Level Rise

Abner Fletcher

Posted on January 8, 2019 · Geologist Dr. Julia Wellner explains what studying sediment deposits from millions of years ago can tell us about climate change today.

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Massive Iceberg Breaks Free In Antarctica

Geoff Brumfiel, NPR

Posted on July 12, 2017 · Scientists say that the iceberg is one of the largest seen by satellites. But the full implications of its break-off remain to be seen.

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Texas “Ike Dike” coastal barrier project could cost $57 billion with inflation, Army Corps says

Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune / Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune

Posted on September 29, 2023 · The latest figure is 68% higher than an earlier estimate of $34 billion, and it’s unclear when — or whether — Congress will appropriate the money to build the massive system of gates intended to protect the Houston region from storm surge.

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Will we meet our energy transition goals in time to minimize climate change?

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 19, 2023 · A new report from energy research firm Wood Mackenzie says we're running a little behind.

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The slow energy transition (Sept. 19, 2023)

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Posted on September 19, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: Is the energy transition happening fast enough for us to meet our climate change goals? We learn what a new report has to say.

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Posted on September 12, 2023 · We discuss how Houstonians will have to adapt to what may likely be hotter summers to come.

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