Dr. Bill Chameides joined Environmental Defense as chief scientist in 2005 after three decades in academia as a professor of atmospheric sciences. As an atmospheric scientist, Chameides's research focuses on explaining the processes that shape our environment and thereby help to identify pathways toward a sustainable future.

As an advocate, Chameides promotes governmental and private sector action to advance the causes of environmental health and sustainability using market-based approaches founded in sound scientific principles.

Dr. Chameides is:
• a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences
• a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
• a recipient of the American Geophysical Union's Macelwane Award
• a National Associate of the National Academies in "recognition of extraordinary service"

Recent Blog Entries

  1. U.S. veterans speak out on climate change and national security

    By Sharyn Stein Posted Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:14am PDT for climate411 1 Comments

    Several bipartisan groups of American veterans and and national security leaders are calling on Congress to take action on clean energy legislation in a new TV campaign. Read full post »

  2. New climate report: Life in a very different United States

    By Lisa Moore Posted Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:27am PDT for climate411 13 Comments

    impacts of climate change, NOAA report

    See what will happen to your state by the end of this century, according to a recent nonpartisan report on climate change. Read full post »

  3. Seven North American species threatened by global warming

    By Sam Parry Posted Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:41am PDT for climate411 1 Comments

    Canada Lynx

    Habitats are rapidly changing due to climate change, and animals can't adapt as quickly. Read full post »

  4. Infographic: Carbon cap leads to jobs

    By Sharyn Stein Posted Fri May 22, 2009 12:01pm PDT for climate411 9 Comments

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    A clear, simple graphic illustrates how a carbon cap -- such as that proposed in the Waxman-Markey Bill -- will help U.S. business. Read full post »

  5. New report blows lid off climate deniers

    By Keith Gaby Posted Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:27pm PDT for climate411 2 Comments

    The truth comes out that industries with profits tied to fossil fuels purposefully ignored scientific facts to sway public opinion against climate change action. Read full post »

  6. Major climate policy coverage from major news sources

    By Tony Kreindler Posted Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:02am PDT for climate411 1 Comments

    The media is delving into the details of climate policy at a level we just didn't see a couple years ago. Here's a sampling from this week. Read full post »

  7. Energy innovators just wanna have fun

    By Miriam Horn Posted Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:40am PDT for climate411 0 Comments

    One of our most striking discoveries while working on 'Earth: The Sequel' was just how much fun energy innovators are having. See for yourself in the Discovery Channel TV special. Read full post »

  8. Less carbon, more jobs

    By Jackie Roberts Posted Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:33am PDT for climate411 0 Comments

    Jackie Roberts

    Tens of thousands of workers in hundreds of communities are poised to benefit from a nationwide cap on carbon emissions. A new website helps connect people with these opportunities. Read full post »

  9. Video contest: Your choice vs. the "expert" choice

    By Keith Gaby Posted Fri Feb 6, 2009 8:18am PST for climate411 1 Comments

    Who is right when a national environmental group holds a video competition and the public and the "experts" disagree on who should win? Read full post »

  10. Jobs in wind energy grew explosively in 2008

    By Tony Kreindler Posted Mon Feb 2, 2009 3:12pm PST for climate411 4 Comments

    Last year, the wind energy industry added so many new jobs that it now employs more people than coal mining. Read full post »

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