Tuesday, July 14, 2009

global warming

America's First Global Warming Cap and Trade Program Is Working, and Here's Why

Ten states have already instituted cap and trade—successfully. more >>

Florida Keys Could be Lost to Rising Seas

Poll: Brazilians and Mexicans Most Threatened by Climate Change

A recent poll gauged which countries feel the most at risk. The top five: more >>

Obama Makes a Rare Strong Stand on Global Warming, Without Result

Strong talk doesn't bring international cooperation. more >>

Obama, Reid Don't Have 60 Senate Votes for Global Warming "Cap and Trade" Bill

It's likely that the Senate will produce different legislation than the House, if it passes anything. more >>

Ice Core Secrets Could Reveal Answers to Global Warming

Inside of ice cores from Greenland are trapped environments from 50 thousand years ago. more >>

Baaad news? Global Warming Now Shrinking Sheep

Losing Louisiana

Sea-level rise, subsiding lands in the delta will claim 10 percent of state by 2100. more >>

House Democrats Win Procedural Vote on Climate Bill

The Democratic majority narrowly won a crucial test vote. more >>

Selling the Climate Change Bill in Indiana: A Franciscan Sister

Ads for the energy bill in Indiana and North Dakota enlist the help of local clergy. more >>

Handful of Democrats Hold Key to Climate Bill

House Democratic leaders were scrambling to round up additional votes to pass the legislation. more >>

Ice Sheets Can Retreat "In a Geologic Instant," Study of Prehistoric Glacier Shows

Findings are relevant to modern Greenland ice sheet, says UB researcher. more >>

EPA Climate Change Ruling Would be a Stimulus for Lawyers--And No One Else

Calling greenhouse gases a danger to public will launch a tsunami of litigation. more >>

New U.S. Climate Report Dire, But Offers Hope

White House Releases Report On Climate Change

Findings address current and projected impacts across the United States. more >>

The Climate Change Boogeyman

Is talk of climate change damaging for children? more >>

How the Global Warming Bill Will Affect Your Wallet

How much will the Waxman-Markey bill cost the average American? more >>

Seaglider Monitors Climate-Related Ocean Circulation In The Arctic

UN to Study Security Threat of Climate Change

A China-U.S. Partnership on Global Warming

Experts say there is room to collaborate on new technologies. more >>

Energy From Pig Slurry Helps Fight Climate Change

Study: Hurricane Damage On Texas Coast To Worsen

Sea-Level Rise May Pose Greatest Threat to Northeast U.S., Canada

Sea levels off northeast coast of North America may rise by 12 to 20 inches more than other areas. more >>

Study Cites 'Slow-Motion' Threat From Permafrost

U.S. Agency Urged to Act Now on Climate

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