Sea Levels Rising: What You Need To Know
Q. Dear Umbra, I'm a bit confused about the possible rise in sea level that may be caused by global warming. I know that in general water expands whe...
Q. Dear Umbra, I'm a bit confused about the possible rise in sea level that may be caused by global warming. I know that in general water expands whe...
Todd Carmichael | Posted 07.16.2008 | Green
For someone who has experienced "freaky weather" in the Antarctic up close and personal, reports this week that baby Antarctic penguins are freezing to death due to "freak rain storms," came as no surprise.
Todd Carmichael | Posted 07.11.2008 | Green
The massive Wilkins Ice Shelf in the Antarctic is collapsing while you read this article. Will this latest news make us think twice about jumping int...
Paige Donner | Posted 06.08.2008 | Green
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Matt Taibbi | Posted 04.11.2008 | Politics
I wouldn't previously have thought it possible to connect a wisecrack about Hillary Clinton's arms to global warming, but I suppose anything is possible, if you really put your mind to it.
Jon Bowermaster | Posted 04.03.2008 | Politics
Penguin-researchers showed us how whole colonies on Antarctica that have abandoned nests and moved south, in search of the colder air and thicker ice they are accustomed to.
Lea Lane | Posted 03.13.2008 | Living
We enter the 600 mile stretch of water separating Antarctica from Cape Horn, the southern tip of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago at the bottom of South America.
Lea Lane | Posted 03.04.2008 | Living
The ice here is not melting as fast as in the Arctic -- I heard the crack of calving only once. But huge waterfalls thunder, and scientists report the temperature is steadily rising.
Lea Lane | Posted 02.25.2008 | Living
As we enter the white-capped open waters I enjoy a seven-course tasting menu with paired wines, figuring I may be too queasy to indulge this way later in the voyage.
Lea Lane | Posted 02.20.2008 | Living
I've traveled to over a hundred countries, and when I twirl my globe that jagged white landmass at the bottom always, taunts me: Come on down already, you wimp. What's a little frostbite?
Joseph Romm | Posted 01.14.2008 | Politics
It's almost like ... I don't know ... the whole planet is melting, and we are to blame! If only we had a group of scientists who would report regularly on the impending catastrophe and explain to us how to avoid it.
Chris Weigant | Posted 12.21.2007 | Politics
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Grist | Umbra Fisk | Posted 07.16.2008 | Green