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Ocean Temperatures Show Possible Climate Change Connection to Australian Flooding

Ocean Temperatures Show Possible Climate Change Connection to Australian Flooding

Looking back over the past several years, there is a pronounced long-term warming trend in the waters near Australia. Karoly says, “This isn’t just climate variability. This is man-made climate change.… Read More

Climate Science? There’s an App For That

Climate Science? There’s an App For That

We’ve scoured the Web and found ten applications for the iPhone and iPad that can help satisfy your climate science, and other atmospheric science-related, cravings.… Read More

Around the World, Small Mountain Glaciers Add to Sea Level Rise

Around the World, Small Mountain Glaciers Add to Sea Level Rise

Until now, most research on how much melting ice may contribute to rising sea levels has neglected the small glaciers.… Read More

Record Warmth in 2010, Despite Cooling Influences

Record Warmth in 2010, Despite Cooling Influences

The fact that 2010 turned out to be so warm despite these factors begs the question as to what role rising concentrations of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, had in this outcome.… Read More

Vietnam Diary: Struggling to Survive

Vietnam Diary: Struggling to Survive

“How can you expect the people of Vietnam to care about climate change when some of them are struggling to find dinner? a student from the international university of Ho Chi Minh City asked me. I had no answer. … Read More

Vietnam Diary: Climate Justice

Vietnam Diary: Climate Justice

The disparity between Vietnam's low historical responsibility and high vulnerability to climate change raises the subject of environmental and social injustice.… Read More

Vietnam Diary: A Day of Common Concern at Ho Chi Minh University

Vietnam Diary: A Day of Common Concern at Ho Chi Minh University

Montana students begin their Vietnam journey by learning about the many different consequences climate change can have, depending on location.… Read More

Better Planning for Coping With Heat Waves

Better Planning for Coping With Heat Waves

A new review suggests that socioeconomic and community factors play an important role in planning for future heat waves.… Read More