Today's featured scientist is Dr. John Barnes. During 24 Hours of Reality, Dr. Barnes helped us showcase Presenter Maxine Burkett directly from his office at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Dr. Barnes is the Mauna Loa Observatory Station Chief, and the Principle Investigator for the observatory's light detection and ranging (LIDAR) program. 

In case you missed it, the U.S. State Department announced yesterday they have rejected TransCanada's permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. This is a huge victory - and we can't thank you enough for all your hard work to make this happen. Our CEO Maggie L. Fox issued a press statement yesterday - take a look

What some communities are facing is almost incomprehensible. Because most of us live in large cities, we have easy access to groceries, supplies and services. Have you ever lived in a remote area where global warming impacted your access? Or, like many of us, can you scarcely imagine what life would mean if you found yourself stranded by climate change?