Canada’s north greening as world gets warmer

March 13th, 2013 in 2013, College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, GlobalPost, Newsmakers, Ranga Myneni, RESEARCH @ BU 0 comments

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Ranga Myneni, College of Arts & Sciences

The northern part of the world is going green according to a new study…

Expert quote:

“Higher northern latitudes are getting warmer, arctic sea ice and the duration of snow cover are diminishing, the growing season is getting longer and plants are growing more.”

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By Jo Breiner

Robert Pinsky, America’s poet laureate, goes to Israel

February 9th, 2013 in 2013, College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, GlobalPost, Newsmakers, Robert Pinsky 0 comments

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Robert Pinsky, College of Arts & Sciences

As befitting a celebrated poet at the height of his powers, Robert Pinsky strides toward an interview in the company of a striking flame-haired woman in black…

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By Jo Breiner

The strategic impact of the Petraeus scandal: Q & A

November 14th, 2012 in 2012, College of Communication, GlobalPost, Newsmakers, Nick Mills 0 comments

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Nick Mills, College of Communication

The scandal that ended Gen. David Petraeus’ career as CIA Director and has now involved the top US commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Allen, continues to get more convoluted…

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By Jo Breiner