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Relief in sight as killer heat scorches US
Jul 07, 2012 (AFP)
A scorching heat wave searing the United States was expected to ease soon, meteorologists said Saturday, heralding relief from record highs blamed for deaths an...
Rising heat at the beach threatens largest sea turtles
Jul 06, 2012 (SPX)
For eastern Pacific populations of leatherback turtles, the 21st century could be the last. New research suggests that climate change could exacerbate existing ...
Pre-industrial emissions make a difference
Jul 06, 2012 (SPX)
When evaluating the historic contributions made by different countries to the greenhouse gasses found in Earth's atmosphere, calculations generally go back no f...
Researchers able to better pinpoint history of droughts through exploration of tree rings
Jul 05, 2012 (SPX)
Through an exploration of tree rings and oxygen isotopes, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are now able to better pinpoint the history of droughts in...
Shrinking leaves point to climate change
Jul 05, 2012 (SPX)
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered that recent climate change is causing leaves of some Australian plants to narrow in size. The study, which is...
Exploring one of climate's 'known unknowns'
Jul 04, 2012 (SPX)
The influence of aerosols (small particles less than 1 micrometre in diameter) and clouds (liquid droplets 1 - 1000 micrometres diameter) represents one of the ...
Heat wave in US puts damper on Fourth of July festivities
Jul 03, 2012 (AFP)
Sizzling heat persisted over much of the United States on Tuesday on the eve of the Fourth of July, prompting many communities to rethink or cancel their festiv...
Climate change no longer tops US environment worries
Jul 03, 2012 (AFP)
Americans no longer see climate change as the world's number-one environmental issue, according to a public opinion poll released Tuesday amid an ongoing heat w...
S.Africa gripped by 'fear of missing out' epidemic: study
Jul 02, 2012 (AFP)
Two-thirds of South African teens and adults suffer from a "fear of missing out" on more interesting activities than what they're doing, a study by a pharmaceut...
With heatwave pounding US, libraries become cool again
Jul 02, 2012 (AFP)
There's nothing like a record-setting heat wave, combined with a third full day without power, to get people to rediscover the joys of their local library. Espe...
Australia counts down to pollution, mining taxes
Jun 29, 2012 (AFP)
Australia said Friday the world expects it to do its part to reduce pollution linked to global warming as the nation counts down to controversial new taxes on c...
2 warmest winter months in Midwest history may have connection
Jun 20, 2012 (SPX)
This past March was the second warmest winter month ever recorded in the Midwest, with temperatures 15 degrees above average. The only other winter month that w...
Indiana drought a concern for farmers
Jun 19, 2012 (UPI)
Indiana farmers and livestock producers still can recover from one of the worst droughts in more than two decades, but time is growing short, researchers say. W...
Singapore adopts new climate strategy
Jun 19, 2012 (UPI)
Singapore, as part of its efforts to tackle climate change, will use a "whole-of-nation" approach. Key elements of Singapore's new climate strategy include redu...
Polish lawmakers nix referendum on climate package
Jun 15, 2012 (AFP)
Polish lawmakers on Friday threw out a proposal by the nationalist right-wing opposition for a referendum on the EU's climate package, as Warsaw blocked a key e...
Study: Climate warming differs by state
Jun 14, 2012 (UPI)
An analysis of temperature increases in the past 100 years shows climate change is affecting some U.S. states more than others, researchers say. Scientists from...
'Drought-hit' UK lifts hosepipe bans after two soggy months
Jun 13, 2012 (AFP)
British gardeners have been told they can use their hosepipes again after drought prompted a two-month ban -- but after weeks of pouring rain, their lawns will ...
Today's Climate More Sensitive to Carbon Dioxide Than in Past 12 Million Years
Jun 11, 2012 (SPX)
Until now, studies of Earth's climate have documented a strong correlation between global climate and atmospheric carbon dioxide; that is, during warm periods, ...
Sierra Nevada 200 year megadroughts confirmed
Jun 07, 2012 (SPX)
The erratic year-to-year swings in precipitation totals in the Reno-Tahoe area conjures up the word "drought" every couple of years, and this year is no excepti...
US spring warming off the charts
Jun 07, 2012 (AFP)
The continental United States experienced the warmest spring on record this year, with temperatures far above the average over the past century, government scie...
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