How will global warming impact water availability?

WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- A general increase in average temperatures means there's less snowmelt feeding river basins in the United States, a study found. See more here: How will global warming impact water availability? … [Read more...]

Global warming: New statistical analysis trys to pinpoint temperature increases by region and season

Ohio State statisticians try to reconcile different climate models By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Average temperatures in the Rocky Mountains could soar by more than 6 degrees in the summer and 4 degrees in the winter in the next few decades, according to a new statistical analysis of climate models by researchers at Ohio Continued here: Global warming: New statistical analysis trys to pinpoint temperature increases by region and season … [Read more...]

Global warming to affect fish guts

Global warming may cause some stocks of fish species to decline, while others may grow. The gastrointestinal system of fish is much more sensitive to rises in sea temperatures than previously thought, according to new research. Link: Global warming to affect fish guts … [Read more...]

Global warming: Interim climate talks start in Bonn

Tough path ahead to implement Durban agreements By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Global warming will once again take the center of the world political stage this week, with interim climate talks in Bonn, Germany, aimed at trying to nail down a few more details on agreements reached in principal at last December’s COP 17 Original post: Global warming: Interim climate talks start in Bonn … [Read more...]

Global warming threatens pine forests, forcing federal officials to shift strategy

A few modest features distinguish the trunk of the limber pine standing among the trees near abandoned beaver ponds: a white, plastic pouch attached by a removable staple, a numerical metal tag secured with an aluminum nail and a printed warning: “Pouches on trees to repel mountain pine beetles. Pouches contain chemicals Original post: Global warming threatens pine forests, forcing federal officials to shift strategy … [Read more...]