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
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The asthma and car connection
By Mel Peffers for Climate 411
Tailpipe exhaust isn't just a waste of gas and bad for the environment -- it may cause asthma in children too. Read full post »
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Ethanol and land use
By Robert Bonnie for Climate 411
How green is growing corn for fuel? Take a look at the long view to measure the true impacts. Read full post »
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Are we ready for climate change's health impacts?
By Catherine Malina for Climate 411
Is our nation ready to address the public health challenges of a warming planet? Read full post »
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Climate change's cost to U.S. transit
By Sheryl Canter for Climate 411
A new Senate report estimates the huge costs to the transportation infrastructure if we don't act to reverse global warming. Read full post »
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CDC says climate change threatens health
By Sheryl Canter for Climate 411
A senior official admits that air pollution and extreme weather put our health at risk. Read full post »
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News from the Antarctic
By James Wang for Climate 411
The Wilkins Ice Shelf isn't the only chilling event down south. Sea ice is at a wintertime high. Read full post »
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Bottles, bottles, everywhere
By Ramon Cruz for Climate 411
Think bottled water is healthier and safer? Think again. Bottled water standards are lower, and production drains resources. Read full post »
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6 numbers that show we could try harder
By Sheryl Canter for Climate 411
Numbers help make the point: When it comes to conserving gasoline, we don't seem to be trying very hard. Read full post »
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Interviews with Environmental Defense's Fred Krupp
By Sheryl Canter for Climate 411
See what the author of "Earth: The Sequel" has to say about emerging technology in the fight to stop global warming. Read full post »
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How much will it cost to save the world?
By Tony Kreindler for Climate 411
Two recent reports look at the economic price for reducing pollution. And it's surprisingly small, especially when you consider the return on investment. Read full post »
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Where the money goes
By Sheryl Canter for Climate 411
Ten numbers that may surprise you courtesy of the new book, "Earth: The Sequel." Read full post »
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Earth: The Sequel
By Fred Krupp for Climate 411
A leading environmental lawyer on global warming's silver lining. Read full post »
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Two key climate terms to know
By Lisa Moore for Climate 411
Understand "forcing" and "feedback" from a scientist's perspective and see how they refer to effects on the Earth’s climate system. Read full post »
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Did global warming stop in January?
By Lisa Moore for Climate 411
Statistics show January 2008 was the coldest month in years -- but a single month doesn't make for a climate trend. Read full post »
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How long do greenhouse gases last?
By Lisa Moore for Climate 411
You may not realize it, but the greenhouse gases we emit today can stay in the atmosphere for decades, centuries, or even millennia. Read full post »
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Diesels still aren't very green
By Sheryl Canter for Climate 411
Environmental autos expert John DeCicco talks about strategies government and business could take to clean up promising diesel designs. Read full post »
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Global warming crib sheet
By Lisa Moore for Climate 411
All the numbers, abbreviations, and latest stats so you can keep up with the science. Read full post »
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9 dangerous "tipping elements"
By Lisa Moore for Climate 411
What are the key parts of the earth that are in threatened by global warming? Read full post »
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Dangerous CFLs? Don’t believe the hype
By John Balbus for Climate 411
No scientific studies have linked CFLs to migraines or skin rashes, and the mercury level is comparable to a few cans of tuna. Read full post »
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2007: One of the warmest years on record
By Lisa Moore for Climate 411
Scientists have crunched the numbers and ranked last year as a hot one. Read full post »
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