Archive for February, 2008

McCain heads overseas to observe global warming effects – Bizjournals.com

February 29, 2008

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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Gore Warns of Immediate Crisis in Global Warming
E-Commerce Times - 8 hours ago
. While the administration has acknowledged the effects of global warming on the environment, President Bush has rejected mandatory controls on carbon dioxide .
Global warming: time for a heated debate Spiked
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Gore Warns of Immediate Crisis in Global Warming – E-Commerce Times

Of phony petitions and attacks on science – Grist Magazine

February 29, 2008

Syracuse Post-Standard – In between, he held the attention of a packed house of nearly 3,000 people by combining science and showmanship to bring home his message that global warming is the most serious crisis ever faced by humankind. “This crisis is by far the worst danger .From The Archives

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Isthmus Daily Page
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Isthmus Daily Page, WI - Sep 15, 2006
. manufacturers had to come up with ways to comply . argument, not to mention GM’s counter-argument, depends on . Gas prices, global warming, the war in Iraq all .

Who Killed the Electric Car? – Isthmus Daily Page

Scientists fight to keep evolution in curriculum

February 28, 2008

Brattleboro Reformer – It was gratifying to read the Reformer’s support for reducing greenhouse gases and halting global warming. It was equally . The group received the results of six .Douglas leads on climate change

City to join climate-protection accord

February 27, 2008

Pasadena Star-News – At this point, all but the most die-hard are having a hard time ignoring global warming.” Madison said Pasadena can play a . Trends start in California,” he said. “Sooner or later, \[other states will say why don’t we do this?” The cost of .City to join climate-protection accord

Boise State’s Renaissance Institute announces fall schedule

February 27, 2008

Quincy Herald-Whig – Its causes are thought to be numerous and complex, but there is no doubt that it is happening,” he said. “For example, in . The current global warming pattern also has an effect on frog populations. The rising temperature provides perfect conditions for .Drop in frog population could be bad omen for environment

Wal-Mart grows ‘green’ strategies (USA Today)

February 26, 2008

Everyone has an opinion on global warming — and what it means to the plants, animals and places we all love. Some people don’t believe that global warming exists.Outdoors enthusiasts see signs of global warming (The Olympian)

What is Global Warming? – China Radio International

February 26, 2008

Georgia senator sees global warming’s effects
Access North Georgia, GA - 3 hours ago
by The Associated Press. WASHINGTON – Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss isn’t ready to call himself a global warming alarmist, but a recent trip with Sen. .
Georgia Republican senator sees global warming’s effects WTVM
Georgia Republican senator sees global warming’s effects Access North Georgia
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Georgia senator sees global warming’s effects – Access North Georgia

New Supreme Court Term Promises Early Drama

February 25, 2008

Forest City Times-Herald – Global warming focus of forum held in FCity Published: September 15, 2006 Alan Smith, T-H Staff Writer On Thursday at the Forrest . We are seeing the results of the warmer temperatures through drought, spores and insects. There is a study being done at .Global warming focus of forum held in FCity

Brattleboro Reformer – It was gratifying to read the Reformer’s support for reducing greenhouse gases and halting global warming. It was equally . The group received the results of six .Douglas leads on climate change

Gore's 2008 Plans May Become Clearer After Release of Book – Washington Post

February 25, 2008

Global warming threatens increasingly arid Spain
Telugu Portal, India - Sep 15, 2006
. The signs of global warming are being seen in Spain, and experts are urging the authorities to re-orient their policies before it is too late. .
Global warming threatens increasingly arid Spain India eNews.com
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Global warming threatens increasingly arid Spain – Telugu Portal

Birmingham News – . looking for historical trends and an explanation of whether this is a natural pattern or linked to human-induced global warming. . So researchers look for signs of hurricane activity or “proxies” such as the unique absence of certain oxygen .Scientists track hurricane activity through tree rings

Global warming threatens increasingly arid Spain – Telugu Portal

February 24, 2008

SACRAMENTO California’s agricultural lands have largely escaped the effects of Global warming, but the honeymoon may soon be over.Farmlands to see climate change Research: Irrigation has produced a temporary Global warming honeymoon (Tri-Valley Herald)

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The Chronicle
How trees can save us from Global warming
The Chronicle - 4 hours ago
Rock Tavern Evan Pritchard, an author of Micmac and Celtic descent and an interfaith minister, will talk about the Native American spiritual way of life at .

How trees can save us from Global warming – The Chronicle

Gores global warning about global warming

February 23, 2008

Idaho Statesman – Participants will examine causes of global climate change, explore how the earth’s climate has . Pierce and Shawn Benner of Boise State’s Geosciences Department will discuss the global and regional impact of the predicted few degrees of warming .Boise State’s Renaissance Institute announces fall schedule

A quick look at the top news so far today: Global warming: British business mogul Richard Branson said he would invest about $3 billion to combat global warming over the next decade. He made the announcement at the Clinton.The day so far: Global warming, HIV testing (USA Today)

Ice caps are melting even in winter, global warming evidence mounts (San Francisco Chronicle)

February 23, 2008

The vast expanses of ice floating in the Arctic Sea are shrinking in winter as well as summer, most likely a result of global warming, NASA scientists said today. “This is the strongest evidence yet of global warming in the Arctic,’ said Josefino.Ice caps are melting even in winter, global warming evidence mounts (San Francisco Chronicle)

Irrigation holds off global warming effects on farmland – San Jose Mercury News

February 22, 2008

Issues of ecology, theology collide
Kansas City Star, MO - 14 hours ago
. The harmful effects of those issues will come kicking at our door far quicker than global warming will, said the Rev. Jerry .

Issues of ecology, theology collide – Kansas City Star

NASA Scientists See New Signs of Global Warming (New York Times)

February 22, 2008

Scientists have long suspected that the recent melting of Arctic Ocean ice in the summer might be a result of heat-trapping gases building up in the atmosphere. But Wednesday NASA scientists reported that higher temperatures and a retreat of the sea ice over the last two winters offered new evidence that the gases were influencing the region’s climate. While the summer melting could be a resultNASA Scientists See New Signs of Global warming (Free Internet Press)

Crickets On Hawaiian Island Develop Silent Wings In Response To Parasitic Attack (Science Daily)

February 21, 2008

For the last time, Tony Blair will go through the annual conference speech panic.‘And finally, I would just like to say.’ (Guardian Unlimited)