Record warming in the Arctic over the past six years will substantially contribute to a global sea level rise of up to 1.6 meters by 2100, according to a study published in Oslo Tuesday. “Surface air temperatures in the Arctic since 2005 have been higher than for any five-year period since measurements began around 1880,” [...]
Notable Southern California landmarks such as the glowing pylons at Los Angeles International Airport and the Queen Mary in Long Beach will go dark between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday night in observance of international “Earth Hour.” Millions of people from more than 100 countries and territories are expected to participate in the event [...]
scientists have discovered a cluster of brilliant shallow-water corals that could help in the search for anti-cancer drugs and to understand global warming, a researcher said on Saturday. The vividly fluorescent cluster was found in waters off Lord Howe Island, 600km east of the Australian mainland, with some displaying rich reds that were difficult to [...]
“Circle 10/10/10 on your calendar,” reads the invitation. “That’s the date. The place is wherever you live. And the point is to do something that will help deal with global warming in your city or community.” The “Global Work Party” is designed to couple grassroots environmental activism with political engagement in communities across the world [...]
Just what you’ve all been waiting for: a live video feed from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, generously hosted by Congressman Edward Markey’s Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. Looks like a lot of oil. But while watching this, keep in mind that there is virtually no chance that the oil gushing out [...]