About the Green Grok
The Green Grok is a blog from Dr. Bill Chameides, the dean of Duke University’s environmental school and a member of the National Academy of Sciences
Why The Green Grok?
As a species we are pursuing an unsustainable course. While world populations are rising and consumption is increasing, resources are diminishing. At the same time global warming is threatening our natural, industrial and social infrastructures. We must find a more sustainable path. An important first step is understanding (or grokking) – before deciding what to do about the environment we all need to understand what is happening and why, and what options can secure a more sustainable future.
People also need to know what scientists agree about and what they don’t. Unfortunately, all too often, when scientists discuss science, things get too dense too soon, and people tune out.
That’s where The Green Grok comes in. Dr. Bill Chameides, a distinguished scientist with a flair for making science accessible and fun, has created a blog to spark lively discussions about environmental science.
Whether you’re interested in climate change and energy, the health and vitality of ecosystems and oceans, or human health and the environment, Chameides and The Green Grok will keep you in the know on what the scientific world is discovering and how it affects you – all in plain language and, hopefully, with a bit of fun.
Your Green Grok. The Green Grok is meant to be a conversation, involving green-minded students, professionals, and other knowledge-seekers of all stripes who strive to better grasp how the environment, a bit like the web itself, is a vast, complex, interdependent network that thrives on diversity. Join the discussion to grok more! After all, grokking is power.
Do you have thoughts or questions about environmental issues? Write us and tell us what’s on your mind. E-mail us at the at yourgrok at thegreengrok dot com.
Guest Posts:
- Biofuels Part 2: There Are Good and Bad Biofuels (May 8, 2008)
- Biofuels Part I: Corn Ethanol Isn’t the Solution (April 30, 2008)
- The Corn Identity - How Congress is shortchanging our health and sweetening things for the food industry (April 24, 2008)
- Tapping the Wind and Sun to Save Water (April 16, 2008)
