Approaching a Mass Extinction?
Scientists today have recorded a staggering number of extinctions in just the past two centuries — including more than 700 mammals, reptiles, and bird species.… Read More
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Digging Into Past Climate
This episode of the Climopedia podcast looks at how climate change in the past can help us prepare for future global warming. … Read More
Globe Stayed Warmer Than Average in February, NOAA Reports
The relatively cooler temperatures can be attributed in part to ongoing La Niña conditions, the periodic cooling of the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.… Read More
Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Sparks Conversation on Energy Safety
Fortunately for Obama, political leaders have not been eager to walk away from their support for the nuclear energy industry. At least not yet.… Read More
Arctic Exploration for Climate Science
A team of explorers have set off across the Arctic to track the effects of climate change.… Read More
Weekly Climate Science Roundup: March 1-7
Other studies, detailed below, increase our knowledge of the world's largest ice sheets, and one study reveals more complexities of growing crops for use as biofuels.… Read More
Arctic Sea Ice Ties Another Record Low
Although it is doing so at a lesser rate, winter ice extent is also declining, and this year has been no exception.… Read More
Live Blogging Climate Science and EPA Regulations Hearing
We'll be live blogging a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee climate science hearing on Tuesday morning, March 8… Read More
