Lapland’s Mystery Moths Puzzle Science

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Apr 24, 2014 Warmer and wetter conditions are often bad news for wildlife. But moths in Finland's Arctic region are bucking the trend -- and no one knows why. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Warsaw — Day 6: Prepare Now for 4°C Rise

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Nov 16, 2013 Delegates to the climate conference in Poland have been told that the United Nations believes global average temperatures will rise by double the agreed safety limit. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Temperature Rise Will Fan Forest Flames

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Sep 2, 2013 As firefighters in California and other states in the West continue to battle forest fires, the latest research indicates that devastating conflagrations will grow in intensity as temperatures rise. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dropping Temperatures Take Toll in Peru

Staff / Truthdig Aug 1, 2010 After hundreds of children died in weather that has gripped Peru and plunged temperatures to 50-year lows, the country has declared a state of emergency. The declaration will provide funds intended to lessen additional casualties. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Global Warming on the Move

Staff / Truthdig Dec 26, 2009 A new study says that global warming is on the move at the pace of a quarter of a mile each year, a seemingly minor shift that could have major consequences for plant and animal species that cannot easily adapt to rising temperatures. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Warmest Winter in at Least 125 Years

Staff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2007 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared this winter the warmest on record for the Northern Hemisphere. So far, 2007 appears likely to rank as the warmest overall year. Annual temperatures have broken the record in 10 of the last dozen years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Global Warming Slams Arctic

Staff / Truthdig Dec 12, 2006 Last month Arctic sea ice shrunk by an area the size of Alaska when compared to historical averages, according to a new study by the National Center for Atmospheric Research. By 2040, summer ice could disappear altogether. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Study: High Earth Temperatures Manmade, Not Natural

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2006 The National Academy of Sciences, reviewing a broad swath of scientific studies, concludes that the presently high temperature of the Earth is due to human action, not cyclical natural temperature spikes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Global Warming Is Found to Be Past ‘Tipping Point’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 11, 2006 An investigative report by The Independent (of London) concludes that a critical rise in world temperatures is now unavoidable. Comparing notes with leading scientists, the newspaper discovered that we've already apparently passed the point of no return. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )