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Is Heartland Document Leaker Peter Gleick a Hero?

Suzanne Goldenberg, The Guardian. February 26, 2012.

The climate scientist is on a temporary leave of absence while there is an investigation over the leak of Heartland Institute documents.

Heartland Saga Continues: Peter Gleick Apologizes for Leaks and NYT's Andrew Revkin Publicly Flogs Him

Joe Romm, Climate Progress. February 21, 2012.

In this sewer of unethical and immoral activity, we all have tough choices, most especially climate scientists, the victims of many of the worst attacks.

Will a Huge New Desalination Plant in Southern California Cure Water Woes, or Empty Taxpayers' Pockets?

Janet Wilson, DC Bureau. May 14, 2010.

Critics of the plant say it is a costly, unnecessary boondoggle that often malfunctions and carries damaging environmental side effects.

Water and Energy -- Obey the Law on Cooling Systems

Peter Gleick, Pacific Institute. April 13, 2010.

Once-through cooling systems are an outmoded environmental disaster. So why are so many power plants still relying on them?

Want to Be Sustainable? Ditch the Bottled Water

Robin Madel, Green Fork Blog. March 10, 2010.

Bottled water has become so ubiquitous that even a notable critic of bottled water found one on his podium at a recent lecture at Columbia University.