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Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Reading the Poles: Earth's Ice in Jeopardy
June 20, 2006 Ted Scambos has been keeping an anxious eye on Antarctica's massive ice sheets, watching for signs that they could be melting. His colleague Mark Serreze is watching ice at the other pole. They've come up with the same finding: The planet's ice is in jeopardy.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Al Gore Sounds Global Warming Alert
May 31, 2006 The new documentary An Inconvenient Truth is an important counterbalance to the misinformation about global warming, say Al Gore and film producer Laurie David. The movie is based on the former vice president's slideshow presentation on climate change.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Assessing the Art, Science of 'Inconvenient Truth'
May 24, 2006 The new documentary about Al Gore and global warming, An Inconvenient Truth, scores on two counts, say two NPR experts. It does a good job on the "big-picture" science of climate change while being a "pretty terrific movie," too.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Warming Eases Northwest Passage, Author Says
April 27, 2006 European explorers spent centuries searching for a passage through the ice at the top of the world. The Northwest Passage, a shortcut to Asia Europe, proved elusive until about 100 years ago. These days, thanks to global warming and a receding ice cover, the voyage is far easier to complete.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Backyards May Play Role in Climate Change
April 22, 2006 More than 5 billion tons of carbon dioxide enter the U.S. atmosphere each year. Scientists in Baltimore are studying whether backyards help absorb carbon dioxide, and by so doing, slow the pace of climate change.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Friday, March 24, 2006
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
'Weather Makers' Seeks to End Climate Debate
March 22, 2006 Discussions of global warming and climate change often center around anecdote and cyclical analysis. Scientist Tim Flannery seeks to clarify current — and future — conditions in The Weather Makers: How Man is Changing the Climate and What it Means for Life on Earth.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Evangelical Leaders Urge Action on Climate Change
February 8, 2006 In an "Evangelical Call to Action," 86 leaders call on President Bush to take greater steps toward curbing global warming. The initiative is a bit of a political departure for a movement that is often closely aligned with the president and the Republican Party.
Sunday, January 29, 2006
