Cristine Russell

@russellcris

Science, enviro, health writer: climate science+policy; the media; women in science. World Conf of Sci Journalists 2017 co-chair; Harvard Kennedy School fellow

Cambridge, MA; CT; wherever
Joined October 2008
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    The heat from the fire was so intense that it created a towering, rotating cloud six miles high — meteorologists call them pyrocumulus, but this one effectively was a giant tornado. From an on-the-ground, human perspective, July looked and felt like hell.

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    4 hours ago

    Massachusetts' highest court resoundingly upheld the state's power to impose limits on power plant CO2 emissions. It's an important ruling for clean energy.

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    11 hours ago

    Fossil fuel-funded pressure on the U.S. government to ignore climate change spans decades, and it continues to this day.

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    Sep 4

    In two days, Colorado friends!

    CIRES Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe () The challenges of communicating climate science in a politically polarized environment Thurs, 6 Sept, 4-5 p.m. (live webcast) CIRES Auditorium, room 338 University of Colorado Boulder Campus
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    Sep 3

    And of course, what’s going on the Arctic affects us even if we don’t live there. This short Global Weirding episode lists 4 reasons why what happens in the Arctic matters:

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  6. Sep 3

    Here's why this year's California have been so unusual via

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    Sep 3

    US friends - you'll no doubt be pleased that your Govt now recognises climate change as a threat 😁

    “The recognises the importance of and the fact the is on the front line of climate change”: thank you
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    Sep 3

    Our second annual Canada Summit is almost here! We decided to take a look back at the inspiring conversations from last year in Toronto. First up Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers ‘the ultimate feminist question’

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    Sep 2

    What to know before chasing polar bears in the Russian high Arctic

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  10. Sep 1

    It’s FREE. Training using Google tools to help reporting.

    Show where stories happen to enhance your reporting. Schedule an SPJ and training to use Google tools to build interactive maps and learn how to use satellite imagery to show “where” news happens. The training and tools are free!
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  11. Sep 1

    Caveats: Not happening yet, if ever. did test recommendations for people to UNFOLLOW based on engagement. See

    This is interesting - Twitter has been recommending people to unfollow
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    Sep 1

    Stormy Daniels says everyone should ‘stop speaking for’ Melania Trump:

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  13. Sep 1

    Interesting comparison of human health effects of vs pollution. Not surprisingly comes out pro-nuke since coal such a bad actor. , where do you get your funding?

    270 Belgium citizens die prematurely each year from German pollution. Meanwhile, Germans want 's plants closed. But is the world ready for the end of nuclear? Rauli Partanen () on and the .
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    Sep 1

    Pot and the teen brain: Risks are real, experts say, by via

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  15. Aug 31

    Running for office: Shoutout to , 25, youth & activist, candidate for state rep, grad

    Talking young people running for office in rural America with :
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    Aug 31

    women environ journas

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    Aug 31

    Here's your inspiring read for the long weekend.

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    Aug 31

    What do Charleston, WV, and Kingsport-Bristol, TN, have in common? These communities have the two largest rates of in the country. See how your community compares with this interactive map:

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    Aug 30

    Honored to be mentioned this terrific group, as my colleagues head out to accept (another) journalism award.

    - ALSO, a shout-out to the journalist ladies who are making a huge difference covering health and science!
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    Aug 31

    Earlier this week, and reported a story about how billed an Austinite $108,951 after a heart attack. Four days later, his bill has been cut to $332.

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