global warming

Warming's Impacts Sped Up, Worsened Since Kyoto

Nation & World - November 22, 2009

From 1997 to 2008, world CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels increased 31 percent. more >>

Ukraine's Carbon Windfall an Issue for Copenhagen

Nation & World - November 22, 2009

The collapse of its industry has allowed Ukraine to reap the profits of selling carbon credits. more >>

Hackers Leak E-mails, Stoke Climate Debate

Science - November 21, 2009

Servers at a major UK climate change research center were hacked, stoking furor over leaked emails. more >>

Oceans Struggle to Absorb More Carbon Dioxide

Science - November 19, 2009

First year-by-year study of CO2 absorption reveals a decline, with major implications for climate. more >>

UN: Fight Climate Change with Population Control

Science - November 18, 2009

The UN suggests that family planning could contribute to the battle against global warming. more >>

Obama: Rally the World for Climate Deal Next Month

Nation & World - November 18, 2009

Speaking alongside China's Hu Jintao, Obama pledged no "half measures" for climate agreement. more >>

Growth Spurt in Tree Rings Prompts Questions About Climate Change

Science - November 17, 2009

Bristlecone pines revealed a growth spurt greater than at any time in the last 3,700 years. more >>

Denmark Seeks Specific Pledges at Climate Talks

Nation & World - November 17, 2009

Denmark's PM is emphasizing the need for developed nations to set meaningful emissions reduction goals. more >>

Not Quite a Climate Treaty, but Political Deal Possible

Nation & World - November 16, 2009

While a binding treaty seems to be ruled out, negotiators believe climate talks can still yield results more >>

Summit Urged to Set Climate Accord Deadline

Nation & World - November 16, 2009

It is now all but certain that the COP15 summit alone will not produce a legally binding treaty. more >>

Jellyfish Swarm Northward in Warming World

Science - November 15, 2009

Scientists believe warming oceans have enabled jellyfish species to reproduce and expand their ranges. more >>

Hawaii's Famed White Sandy Beaches are Shrinking

Science - November 14, 2009

The erosion is attributed to a rise in sea level, along with the construction of seawalls and jetties. more >>

Conservation Group Sees a Win for Obama on Climate Change

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 13, 2009

World Wildlife Fund says Copenhagen climate deal will spur Senate into action. more >>

Clinton: No Binding Climate Deal at Denmark Talks

Nation & World - November 13, 2009

Secretary of State expressed doubts that too many hurdles existed to reach a legally binding agreement. more >>

Record High Temperatures Far Outpace Record Lows Across U.S.

Science - November 12, 2009

Daily record high temperatures occurred twice as often as record lows over past decade. more >>

Denmark Invites 191 Leaders to UN Climate Talks

Nation & World - November 12, 2009

Both President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have expressed interest in attending. more >>

Study Links Climate Change to California Droughts

Science - November 12, 2009

Geologic study of caves provides evidence of centuries-long droughts coinciding with climate change. more >>

Insiders: GOP Should Lay Off Obama on Global Warming

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 11, 2009

A new poll reports 77 percent believe in global warming. more >>

Police Raid Boston Green Party

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - November 10, 2009

A student-led campaign for climate change awareness drew more than 200 to its "sleep-out." more >>

Obama Willing to Go to Copenhagen for Climate Deal

Nation & World - November 10, 2009

The president expressed willingness to attend climate talks, if his presence is needed. more >>

Delegates Discuss Way Forward in UN Climate Talks

Nation & World - November 6, 2009

A rift amongst industrial nations and developing economies is endangering meaningful progress. more >>

Kyoto Climate Treaty's Greenhouse 'Success'

Science - November 3, 2009

With major climate talks in Copenhagen looming, a UN report tallies Kyoto's achievements. more >>

African Countries Boycott UN Climate Talks