Warming World Spells Trouble for Growing and Aging Populations
Nov 28, 2014 As average temperatures rise an increasing global population -- with many more elderly people -- is going to be more vulnerable to extreme weather, UK scientists say.
Frankenstorm
Nov 8, 2014 In time for its second anniversary, Hurricane Sandy, one of the worst natural disasters in American history, has a pair of new biographies.
Surfers Fear Climate Change Will Wipe Out Big Waves
Oct 5, 2014 Dedicated surfers, deeply involved with monitoring the natural coastal environment around the world, warn that climate change now poses a major threat to this booming leisure industry.
Human Handprint Marks Australia’s Hottest Year
Oct 4, 2014 Despite the Australian prime minister’s climate science skepticism, research funded by taxpayers has unanimously found man-made climate change guilty of causing the country’s record-breaking temperatures last year.
Help Needed Now for Climate Refugees
Jun 12, 2014 A United Nations University report urges governments worldwide to draw up plans urgently to avoid conflict and insecurity by helping populations that are being forced to move because of climate change.
Aircon Turns Up the City Heat
Jun 9, 2014 As cities get hotter in the changing climate, the increased use of air conditioners is worsening the problem -- especially at night, U.S. researchers say.
Europe Faces Cereals Crop Crash
Jun 2, 2014 Europe’s wheat and barley yields could be heading for a 20 percent drop as a result of temperature rise and an increase in extreme weather.
Drought Fuels World Cup Blackout Fears
May 29, 2014 Matches in the football World Cup, which kicks off in Brazil in two weeks, could be hit as the country’s worst drought in decades is severely reducing hydropower energy supplies.
El Niño Blows Hot and Cold
May 26, 2014 Analysis of historic data about the mysterious El Niño, which periodically unleashes devastating weather, reveals that it has a bad local side and an even worse global side -- and another may be on its way.
Reefs Merit Protection Money
May 19, 2014 Restoring threatened reefs that protect about 200 million people in coastal communities would cost 20 times less than building artificial breakwaters to reduce the effect of pounding waves, scientists calculate.
