Entries tagged Weather

Six new global warming facts

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:55am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

A flurry of political and scientific activity followed the world's leaders to Pittsburgh last week, where the G20 met to discuss, among other things, global warming. Here's a look at some of the most important developments: World Is Getting Hotter, F Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Celebrities, Weather, News, Government, Pollution
Using goats to fight forest fires

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:44am PDT for daily_green_news 2 Comments

Smokey Bear isn't the only animal on the front lines against wildfires. Read full post »
Related topics: Weather, Science, Nature
Ask Umbra on combating climate denial

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:00pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Some say the Earth is actually cooling, not warming. What are the facts? Read full post »
Related topics: Weather, Science
Polar bear, move over: Two other global warming icon species

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Sep 9, 2009 11:34am PDT for daily_green_news 2 Comments

As the Arctic melts, the Pacific walrus and the ribbon seal are also candidates for Endangered Species Act protection. Read full post »
Related topics: Animals, Weather, Science, Nature
Top five global warming wacky weather risks

By Justin O'Neill Posted Wed Sep 2, 2009 9:33am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

We're already seeing the effects of climate change with stronger storms and hotter heat waves -- here's what it means for our future. Read full post »
Related topics: Weather, Science, Nature
The truth about hurricanes: Will we see more like Hurricane Bill?

By Justin O'Neill Posted Tue Sep 1, 2009 2:23pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

Q&A about storm frequency, intensity, categories, risks, and what you can do. Read full post »
Related topics: Weather, Science, Nature
Hurricanes now stronger and more frequent than anytime in past 1,000 years

By Dan Shapley Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:46am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

At least, according to one study. Another says the recent apparent increase in storm activity has everything to do with better detection. Read full post »
Related topics: Weather, Science, News, Nature
U.S. wildfire damage to increase 50% due to global warming

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 1:16pm PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

How does global warming increase wildfire risk? By creating conditions on the ground that increase the chances of a new fire forming. Read full post »
Related topics: Weather, Science, Nature
August 1 marks beginning of true hurricane season

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:22am PDT for daily_green_news 24 Comments

After a record-breaking 2008 hurricane season, the first storm formed before the official June 1 start to the 2009 season. Read full post »
Related topics: Weather, Science, Nature
40 fun summer activities and deals

By Jeff Yeager Posted Mon Jun 1, 2009 12:06pm PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 1 Comments

You don't have to spend a lot to have a great summer vacation. Enjoy time with family and friends, get outdoors, keep cool, even learn something new this summer. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Weather, Education, Gardening, Kids, Tips, Heating-Cooling