Effects of Climate Change

...And Then He Got Fired

Paul Brown | Posted 10.22.2009 | Green


Paul Brown

Two Christian religious leaders combined yesterday to warn that time was running out for the life of the planet.

Ed Miliband, British Minister, Calls For US Action On Climate Change

guardian.co.uk | John Vidal, Environment Editor | Posted 10.16.2009 | World


Britain has ramped up the pressure on the US and other countries to come up with firm targets and commitments to reduce carbon emissions to ensure a n...

Con Games: Conservatism In Reality

Michael Conniff | Posted 08.14.2009 | Entertainment


Michael Conniff

Two out of every three Republicans believe news of global climate change is "exaggerated" -- the same margin as those who want Sarah Palin to remain "a major national political figure."

Climate Change In The US: What's Happening Now

AP | Posted 07.18.2009 | Green


WASHINGTON — The new climate change science report by the federal government looks at effects of global warming on specific U.S. regions and for...

Asia Set To Become Biggest Climate Change Driver, Victim

AP | TERESA CEROJANO | Posted 07.17.2009 | Green


MANILA, Philippines — Asia's share of global greenhouse gas emissions could rise to more than 40 percent by 2030, making it the world's main dri...

Time for Passion and Strategy on Climate Change

Michael Franti | Posted 05.26.2009 | Green


Michael Franti

If we do not change our negative habits toward climate change, we can count on worldwide disruptions in food production, resulting in mass migration, refugee crises and increased conflict over scarce natural resources like water and farm land.

New Government Brochure: "Human Activities Are Impacting The Climate System"

AP | Posted 04.18.2009 | Green


WASHINGTON — Day after day, reports of the dangers of climate and climate change circulate in the news, often filled with confusing data and deb...

Prince Charles To Push Green Agenda In Latin America

AFP | Posted 04.09.2009 | Green


Prince Charles dived into the first full day of a Latin America tour Monday, visiting Chile's capital and preparing a speech set to highlight his conc...

Quarter Of World's Food Production Could Be Lost In Environmental Breakdowns

Inter Press Service | Joyce Mulama | Posted 04.14.2009 | Green


NAIROBI, Feb 18 (IPS) - Worldwide demand for food is expected to grow steadily over the next 40 years, but 25 percent of the world's food production...

Brazilian Coffee, Soybeans Threatened By Climate Change

AP | MARCO SIBAJA | Posted 03.22.2009 | Green


BRASILIA, Brazil — The future for Brazil's mighty farm sector could be grim, with hotter temperatures pushing crops past its borders, uphill int...

Climate Change's Economic Assault On The Andes

AP | ANDREW WHALEN | Posted 03.21.2009 | Green


LIMA, Peru — Global climate change threatens the complete disappearance of the Andes' tropical glaciers within the next 20 years, putting precio...

Experts: Take It Easy On The Apocalyptic Claims, Weather

guardian.co.uk | David Adam | Posted 03.15.2009 | Green


She writes: "Having to rein in extraordinary claims that the latest extreme [event] is all due to climate change is at best hugely frustrating and at ...

Australia Wildfires Caused Partly By Global Warming, Says Expert

AP | ROHAN SULLIVAN | Posted 03.13.2009 | Green


SYDNEY — Australia may be getting a glimpse of its globally warmed future. Experts agreed Tuesday that no one drought, flood or wildfire can be...

Climate Change May Encourage Invasive Species To Spread

AP | MIKE STARK | Posted 03.09.2009 | Green


SALT LAKE CITY — Climate change will likely shuffle some of the West's most troublesome invasive weeds, adding to the burden faced by farms and ...

Middle Atlantic States Threatened By Sea Level Rise

nytimes.com | CORNELIA DEAN | Posted 02.19.2009 | Green


Sea level rise fueled by global warming threatens the barrier islands and coastal wetlands of the Middle Atlantic States, a federal report warned on F...

The Sting of Climate Crisis -- On Your Leg

Laurie David | Posted 08.13.2008 | Green


Laurie David

The jellyfish explosion is worldwide. Scientists blame a number of factors including overfishing, but most importantly a rise in seawater temperature caused by global warming.

Global Warming May Increase Kidney Stones: Researchers

Yahoo Green | Posted 07.24.2008 | Home


More Americans are likely to suffer from kidney stones in the coming years as a result of global warming, according to researchers at the University o...