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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Climate scientists predict more climate disasters like Hurricane Ian in Florida.

2022’s extreme weather hit close to home for some Calvin students

David Omonuwa Ogboro, Science & Technology Reporter
February 13, 2023

In 2022, a variety of extreme weather events pummeled parts of the U.S., affecting areas some Calvin students call home. These events have been linked to climate change and are expected to worsen in the...

Calvin students join international movement in on-campus climate strike

Calvin students join international movement in on-campus climate strike

Katie Rosendale, Guest Writer
September 26, 2019

“When our planet’s under attack, what do we do? Stand up! Fight back!”  These chants echoed through campus as Calvin students marched in support of the international climate strike on Friday....

Earth’s average temperature increase has crossed one degree mark, study says

Natasha Strydhorst
November 19, 2015

As the 2015 UN Climate Conference approaches, new studies indicate its necessity. Studies released last week indicated that both greenhouse gas concentrations and global temperature have reached new milestones...

Warmer oceans threaten Antarctica’s Totten Glacier

Michael Messina
March 26, 2015

Late last year, scientists discovered that the West Antarctic ice sheet is collapsing, which is predicted to lead to a global sea level rise of roughly 11 feet. Last week, scientists from the United...

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Climate change events discusses church’s role

Jon Gorter
November 6, 2014

Doors at the Wealthy Street Theater opened wide last Monday as members of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) welcomed the public to a candid, unpolitical conversation on climate change. A diverse and...

Climate change is projected to threaten North American birds

Leira Lew
September 18, 2014

According to a groundbreaking National Audubon Society (NAS) study released earlier this month, data models predict that by the year 2080, more than 50 percent of North American birds studied will lose...

Report says climate change hurting ocean life

Jonathan Hielkema
October 10, 2013

A new report from the International Programme on the State of the Ocean (IPSO) warns that human activity is accelerating the decline of ocean life. Fertilizer runoff is causing algal blooms, carbon emissions...

IPCC report reveals strong evidence for human-caused climate change

Natasha Strydhorst
October 3, 2013

The UN’s Climate Panel released a new, extensive report on Friday (Sept. 27), the fifth in a continuing series of climate change documents. The fifth Assessment Report (AR5), produced by the Intergovernmental...

20 Calvin professors sign letter to Congress urging action on climate change

Alden Hartopo
August 6, 2013

For a full list of professors who signed the letter, see the bottom of this page. 20 Calvin professors joined 200 evangelical professors from across the country in writing a letter to Congress urging...

Hurricane Sandy stirs up discussion on climate change

Paulina Heule
November 8, 2012

For most individuals this week, the main focus has been the constant hum of the Presidential election. Yet, for those in the areas most hard hit by Hurricane Sandy, the repercussions of the massive Oct....

Hurricane Sandy stirs up climate change debate

Jonathan Hielkema
November 8, 2012

Hurricane Sandy has caused an estimated $50 billion in damages throughout the East Coast, stopped electrical service to millions of people, killed over 100 people and provoked a new engagement with the...

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