Arctic Summer Wind Shift Could Affect Sea Ice
Changes in summer Arctic wind patterns contribute not only to an unprecedented loss of Arctic sea ice, but could also bring about shifts in North American and European weather, according to a new NOAA-led study.
Climate change: EU rebrands green energy campaign
The European Commission believes that policies to cut greenhouse gases will only work if individuals share the vision of a low-carbon society.
Sea Change in Climate Adaptation Planning in Cuba
Climate change exposes Cuba not only to more destructive hurricanes, but also to higher temperatures, recurrent drought and intense rains, while the projected rise in the sea level will endanger coastal areas.
Arctic sea ice shatters previous low records; Antarctic sea ice edges to record high.
This September, sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean fell to the lowest extent in the satellite record, which began in 1979.
Venice Lagoon Research Indicates Rapid Climate Change in Coastal Regions
Researchers believe that this is partly as a result of a process known as the ‘urban heat island effect’; where regions experiencing rapid industrial and urban expansion produce vast amounts of heat, making the area warmer than its surroundings.
Climate Change: Fish Species Are Expected To Shrink
Scientists argue that failure to control greenhouse gas emissions will have a greater impact on marine ecosystems than previously thought.
From Melting Glaciers To Rising Sea Levels: 7 Countries Battling Water Issues
The planet has plenty of eco-problems, especially with water. Across the globe, permafrost and glaciers are melting, while sea levels are rising. Here are seven images of countries from space and the water concern that each nation faces.
Finding Heart In The Melting Arctic
The record has already been broken, but it is about to be shattered. This isn’t the kind of record you wish to remember and tell your grandchildren about.
Sea Surface Temperatures Reach Record Highs on Northeast Continental Shelf
During the first six months of 2012, sea surface temperatures in the Northeast Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem were the highest ever recorded, according to the latest Ecosystem Advisory issued by NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC).