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FAQs

Q: What are the advantages of observations of Earth from space?

Published: Nov 7th, 2009 in Basics, Global

Q: If we can’t predict weather two weeks ahead, how can we predict climate fifty years from now?

Published: Nov 7th, 2009 in Basics, Projections, Global

Q: What is the greenhouse effect?

Published: Nov 7th, 2009 in Basics, Global

Q: What is the difference between global warming and climate change?

Published: Nov 7th, 2009 in Basics, Global

Q: How do we know global warming is not a natural cycle?

Published: Nov 7th, 2009 in Basics, Global

Q: Is there disagreement among scientists about climate change? Is it caused by humans?

Published: Nov 7th, 2009 in Basics, Global

Q: We have had a cold winter. Does that mean the overall trend for global warming is over?

Published: Nov 7th, 2009 in Basics, Global

Q: Plants need CO2 to live. So is more of it a good thing?

Published: Nov 7th, 2009 in Basics, Global

News, Blogs & Features

Feb 3rd, 2012 - Rare February Blizzard Rages in Denver
Feb 3rd, 2012 - Image of the Day: Moss May Explain Earth’s Mini Ice Ages
Feb 3rd, 2012 - Clear and Present Dangers Not So Clear, or Present
Feb 2nd, 2012 - Extreme Cold Proves Deadly in Europe
Feb 2nd, 2012 - Groundhog Day in a Year Without a Winter

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Can Rain Cause More Fire?

This graphic shows how volatile precipitation patterns can lead to more fires in some states. Produced by DuKode Studio.

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