Climate

  1. Climate

    Global warming hiatus tied to cooler temps in Pacific

    Average air temperatures' rise has paused, but not stopped, because of normal variation in ocean temperatures.

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  2. Climate

    Flood damage to cost up to $1 trillion per year by 2050

    Coastal cities with growing populations will be inundated by sea level rise.

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  3. Climate

    Climate change carved canyons in Andes

    Erosion came thanks to cooling and more rain, not tectonic activity.

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  4. Climate

    The Attacking Ocean

    The Past, Present, and Future of Rising Sea Levels by Brian Fagan.

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  5. Climate

    Wetter permafrost clings to carbon better

    In 12-year lab study, moist soil samples released less greenhouse gas as they warmed.

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  6. Climate

    Southwest’s monsoon season may heat up with the climate

    Warmer temperatures may bring stronger rainy seasons over the long term, study finds.

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  7. Climate

    Warming may not release Arctic carbon

    Element could stay locked in soil, 20-year study suggests.

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  8. Climate

    Carbon dioxide in atmosphere reaches landmark level

    At 400 parts per million, greenhouse gas concentration is now higher than it has been for millions of years.

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  9. Climate

    Ice loss from Greenland’s glaciers may level off

    Simulation suggests long-term effect on sea level not as dire as some predictions.

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  10. Climate

    Cuts in some greenhouse gases could slow sea level rise

    Methane, ozone and other short-lived pollutants have a big impact on ocean heights, simulation finds.

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  11. Climate

    Rising carbon dioxide means more air turbulence

    More jarring flights are likely, simulation suggests.

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  12. Earth

    Moderate climate warming could melt permafrost

    Ancient cave formations in Siberia reveal effects of warmer past on frozen ground.

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