Survey on sea level rise

http://surveymonkey.com/s/MTS_Adaptation
Examine for our own survey. No funding? Maybe borrow this data?

Uncertain language in CC reporting

STUDY: US Reporters Use More Weasel Words in Covering Climate Change | Mother Jones

Study on language of reporting, suggesting US uses most doubtful language.

An argument against forecasting models

The Daily Caller
Interestingly, the same dramatic tone is used to describe left-wing uses of data: we'll all freeze or starve, etc.
Argues that forecasting models are wrong, problematizing political decision-making.
Thought: use the Dr.Seuss book about two travelers who meet and refuse to step aside.
Cosmos episode on the politicizing of scientific research and lead? Just collecting ideas...

President aiming for 30% cut in emissions

Obama defends new carbon emission rules in face of mounting backlash | Environment | The Guardian
I found this to be politically balanced, showing the economic impact of a historic move toward lower emissions.  Because it shows the political debate well, it has me thinking students should base survey questions on their readings to collect opinions that will really shape the last assignment well.
What this article makes me wonder about is impact.  How will it improve environmental conditions?  Estimates? How will it impact jobs, exactly?  Estimates?  Can you estimate that accurately? Fairly?

Norfolk policy article revisited

Norfolk, VA. Going, Going, Gone Underwater.
Definitely using in class as a comparison to the other Norfolk SLR article.  As a liberal blog, the language is much more dramatic with block quotes from the other article and additional interpretation and a touch of finger pointing.

Interactive SLR Map

Surging Seas / Cities / Virginia Beach, Virginia
Definitely using in class to discuss maps as a form of visual risk communication.
This map has its usability flaws: difficulty locating a specific street, initial confusion about the meaning of the colors, lack of clear explanation on the map page. It's one of the best I've come across, though.

Norfolk discussions about retreat and adaptation.

In Norfolk, evidence of climate change is in the streets at high tide - The Washington Post

Excellent local case of an economic argument about the current impact of climate change and sea level rise and a few (just a few) efforts to adapt. Mostly it shows a negative outlook.