Feb 07 Why clouds are key to new climate change projections By Fred Pearce, Yale Environment 360 Recent climate models project that a doubling of atmospheric CO2 above pre-industrial levels could cause temperatures to soar far above previous estimates. A warming earth, researchers now say, will lead to a loss of clouds, allowing more solar energy to… Continue reading
Feb 07 Preliminary data records Antarctica's hottest temperature on record By Associated Press World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman Clare Nullis, citing figures from Argentina's national weather service, said the Esperanza base recorded 18.3 degrees C elsius ( 64.9 Fahrenheit) on Thursday — topping the former record of 17.5 degrees tallied in March 2015. Continue reading
Feb 06 Factory farms provide abundant food, but environment suffers By John Flesher, Associated Press An industry once based on small, independent farms is evolving into large operations housing thousands of animals under one roof. The change is helping make beef, poultry and pork more affordable. But animal waste from the mega-farms has fouled waters. Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch 7:45 Australian bushfires prompt conversation about land management practices By Miles O'Brien Bushfires are still burning in parts of Australia. So far this season, they have claimed the lives of more than 30 people and destroyed tens of millions of acres of land. The ensuing toll on forest and wildlife has prompted… Continue watching
Feb 05 'King tides' documented globally show risks of climate change By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Volunteers from New Zealand to the United States are helping scientists document what will happen to coastal communities as climate change melts the polar ice caps and sea levels rise. Continue reading
Feb 04 As forests burn around the world, drinking water is at risk By Tammy Webber Australia's wildfires have illuminated a growing global concern over water quality. That's because forests, grasslands and other natural areas that supply drinking water to millions of people are increasingly vulnerable to fire in a hotter, drier world. Continue reading
Feb 03 Climate change may pose a threat to future Super Bowls in Miami By Steven Wine, Associated Press The game will be played Sunday in Miami for the 11th time, the most of any city. But the sea and temperature are rising, which could eventually make South Florida an unsuitable Super Bowl site. Continue reading
Feb 01 Wildfires threaten Australian capital and southeast towns By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Wildfires burned out of control near Australia’s national capital, Canberra, and across surrounding New South Wales state on Saturday, with endangered residents warned to prepare to evacuate. The capital region declared a state of emergency on Friday because of a… Continue reading
Jan 31 Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal By Dorothee Thiesing, Cara Anna, Associated Press Africa has 15% of the world’s population, yet is likely to “shoulder nearly 50% of the estimated global climate change adaptation costs," the African Development Bank has said… Continue reading
Jan 29 Greta Thunberg seeks trademarks to prevent commercial misuse By Associated Press Fridays For Future ... belongs to anyone taking part in it, above all the young people. It can — and must -- not be used for individual or commercial purposes," Thunberg said. Continue reading