Sunday, November 8, 2009

global warming

Delegates Discuss Way Forward in UN Climate Talks

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

Kyoto Climate Treaty's Greenhouse 'Success'

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

African Countries Boycott UN Climate Talks

Though they are the most vulnerable to global warming, Africans argue they are least responsible. more >>

Mount Kilimanjaro's Glaciers Could Soon Vanish

World-renowned ice caps may disappear by the 2020s. more >>

New Purification Techniques Address Impending Global Water Crisis

Declining snowpack and the loss of glaciers will mean periodic shortages for major river systems. more >>

Devastating Drought Alters Life for Kenya Nomads

An increase in the frequency of droughts mean families have less time to recover and restock herds. more >>

Interactive: Port Cities Vulnerable to Rising Waters

Global warming could expose more than 150 million people around the world to coastal flooding. more >>

Turmoil From Climate Change Poses Security Risks

The effects of global warming could lead to widening regional conflict. more >>

Sen. Thune Says Horse Feathers to Global Warming Veganism

Call to stop eating meat as a way to conquer global warming is pooh-poohed by cattle-state senator. more >>

Global Cooling is Rejected

A study conducted by expert statisticians found no evidence of true temperature declines over time. more >>

Glacial Melting May Release Pollutants in the Environment

Poll: Americans' Belief in Global Warming Cools

Only 57 percent of poll respondents believe there is strong scientific evidence of warming. more >>

Update: Warming Continues to Affect Far North

Of particular concern is the disappearance of thick sea ice that is thousands of years old. more >>

John Doerr: Venture Capitalist Pushes Green Technology

For using his influence to tackle the climate crisis, he is one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

Activist: Obama Should Focus on Cap-and-Trade

The environmentalist also says Van Jones shouldn't have been forced out. more >>

Arctic Lake Sediment Record Shows Warming in Recent Decades

Sediment cores indicate expected climate cooling is being overridden by human activity. more >>

Rising Seas Threaten Shanghai, Other Major Cities

A Carbon Neutral Whale?

New estimates suggest the feeding habits of sperm whales help take in carbon. more >>

Climate Concerns Turn City's Smell Into Cash Cow

Planned energy park would eventually convert methane gas released from manure piles into clean energy. more >>

NASA Flies Over Antarctica to Measure Icemelt

The mission's goal is to understand how warm ocean currents may be pulling ice sheets seaward. more >>

Explorers: North Pole Summers Ice Free in 10 Years

Experts Warn Glaciers in Indian Kashmir Melting

Steward's 10 'Myths' About Global Warming and CO2 Damage

New book explores CO2 warnings like the extinction of polar bears and massive rise in sea levels. more >>

Scientist: Carbon Dioxide Doesn't Cause Global Warming

Noted geologist says Earth needs more, not less, carbon dioxide to feed plant life. more >>

Changing Climate Factored Into Australian Extinctions

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