climate changes

Water levels dropping in some major rivers

harminka — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:02:11 -0500

Rivers in some of the world's most populous regions are losing water, according to a new comprehensive study of global stream flow. The study, led by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), suggests that in many cases the reduced flows are associated with climate change.

Arctic Region Underprepared for Maritime Accidents

harminka — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:14:11 -0600

The existing infrastructure for responding to maritime accidents in the Arctic is limited and more needs to be done to enhance emergency response capacity as Arctic sea ice declines and ship traffic in the region increases, according to new report released today by the University of New Hampshire and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Charcoal evidence tracks climate changes in Younger Dryas

harminka — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:45:26 -0600

A new study reports that charcoal particles left by wildfires in sediments of 35 North American lake beds don't readily support the theory that comets exploding over the continent 12,900 years ago sparked a cooling period known as the Younger Dryas.

Slight changes in climate may trigger abrupt ecosystem responses

harminka — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:45:41 -0600

Some of these responses, including insect outbreaks, wildfire, and forest dieback, may adversely affect people as well as ecosystems and their plants and animals.

Abrupt climate shifts may move faster than thought

harminka — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:01:16 -0600

The United States could suffer the effects of abrupt climate changes within decades—sooner than some previously thought--says a new government report.

Green Sahara, desert in bloom

harminka — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:57:25 -0500

Reconstructing the climate of the past is an important tool for scientists to better understand and predict future climate changes that are the result of the present-day global warming. Although there is still little known about the Earth’s tropical and subtropical regions, these regions are thought to play an important role in both the evolution of prehistoric man and global climate changes.

Researcher says China's export trade impacts climate

harminka — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:22:42 -0500

Carnegie Mellon University's Christopher L. Weber argues that China's new title as the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter is at least partly due to consumption of Chinese goods in the West.

Past climate changes may have promoted formation of new species in Amazon

harminka — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:30:16 -0500

The results of a new study suggest that past climate changes and sea level fluctuations may have promoted the formation of new species in the Amazon region of South America.

Second Grantham climate change research centre for London

seher — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:26:26 -0500

Philanthropists Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham are creating a second climate change research centre in London, following their donation of £12 million to Imperial College in 2007 to establish the Grantham Institute for Climate Change, it was announced today.

Lessons from the past to inform the future

seher — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:17:51 -0500

If you missed last month’s Leverhulme Climate Symposium, you can now watch the highlights from the four day event online.

Debates about creating California Institute for Climate Solutions

seher — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:50:31 -0500

California electricity and natural gas customers will be charged $600 million over the next 10 years to fund a green think tank, the California Public Utilities Commission unanimously voted on Thursday.

Warm welcome for China-Australian climate partnership

seher — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:23:10 -0500

Environmental groups have welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's announcement of closer cooperation with China on climate change issues.