Monthly Archives: April 2010

Volcanic Eruptions and Cooling of the Planet

Posted on 04/19/2010 by janeth

By Dr. Charles Kironji Gatebe, NASA Scientist for GLOBE Student Research Campaign on Climate The recent volcanic eruption in Iceland marked by the spectacular “curtain-of-fire” and near-complete shut-down of air travel in Europe in mid-April will probably earn a place … Continue reading →

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If you knew the future depended on it, would you turn off the lights you aren’t using?

Posted on 04/15/2010 by janeth

By Dr. Lin Chambers, NASA Scientist for GLOBE A few weeks ago I spent an evening visiting relatives (they shall remain unidentified to protect the guilty).  When I arrived at the house, there were several lights on.  I rang the … Continue reading →

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