Supercomputers Cast Light on Cloudy Puzzle of Global Weather
July 31 — New computer technology is enabling scientists to engage in heavy-duty number-crunching to find answers about our changing climate. (University of California-San Diego press release) More

Adding Sulfur to the Atmosphere Proposed to Ease Global Warming
July 27 — Injecting sulfur into the atmosphere to slow down global warming is worthy of serious consideration, a researcher reports. (Springer Publications press release) More

Cosmic Dust in Ice Cores Sheds Light on Earth's Past Climate
July 27 — The first successful chronological study of extraterrestrial dust in Antarctic ice has shown that its amount has remained largely constant over the past 30,000 years, a finding that could help refine efforts to understand the timing and effects of changes in the Earth's past climate. (The Earth Institute at Columbia University press release) More

Marine 'Dead Zone' Off Oregon is Spreading
July 27 — A hypoxic "dead zone" has formed off the Oregon Coast for the fifth time in five years, according to researchers. (Oregon State University press release) More

Research Project Tests Remote Sensing to Measure Earth's Water Cycle
July 25 — With a five-year grant from NASA, a team of Iowa researchers is beginning a new project to perfect the use of remote-sensing technology to monitor the water cycle. (Iowa State University press release) More

Ice Sheets Drive Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels
July 24 — New study provides a novel explanation for the rhythms of the ice ages, inverting established theory. (University of Virginia press release) More

Pine Plantations May Be One Culprit in Increasing Carbon Dioxide Levels
July 24 — The increasing number of pine plantations in the southern United States could contribute to a rise in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. (Ohio State University press release) More

UK Record Heat Wave and Rising Pollution Observed by Eyes in the Sky
July 24 — As the United Kingdom bakes during this summer's heat wave, sensors in space have been recording dramatic increases in both UK land temperature and in air pollution, particularly in major cities. (University of Leicester press release) More

One-Third in High Risk Hurricane Areas Say They May Ignore Evacuation Order
July 20 — A new survey of high-risk hurricane areas in eight states shows that 33 percent of residents would not or are unsure if they would leave if officials issued an evacuation order due to a major hurricane this season. (Harvard School of Public Health press release) More

Gas Escaping from Ocean Floor May Drive Global Warming
July 19 — Gas escaping from the ocean floor may provide some answers to understanding historical global warming cycles and provide information on current climate changes, according to a team of scientists. (University of California-Santa Barbara press release) More

Centuries of Land-Use Practices Profoundly Impact Earth System
July 13 — A comprehensive study shows that land-use activities over the last 300 years have altered the land surface in ways that are likely to have had profound effects on the Earth system. (University of New Hampshire press release) More

Climate Change Not the Only Factor Controlling Distribution of Plant Species
July 12 — New research offers additional insight in determining where climate may fail to predict a species distribution, suggesting other ecological factors, such as limited seed dispersal or competition with other species. (Blackwell Publishing press release) More

Hurricane Prediction Model to be Built by Florida State
July 10 — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded Florida State University a five-year grant to support the development of a computer model that may more accurately predict the number of hurricanes. (Florida State University press release) More

Alpine Glaciers Could All But Disappear Within this Century
July 10 — A new study finds the Alps could lose 80 percent of their glacier cover by the end of this century and could become nearly ice-free by 2100. (American Geophysical Union press release) More

Warming Climate Plays Large Role in Western U.S. Wildfires, Study Shows
July 8 — July 6- A new study implicates rising seasonal temperatures and the earlier arrival of spring conditions in connection with an increase of large wildfires in the western United States. (University of California - San Diego press release) More

Ancient Raindrops Reveal the Origins of California's Sierra Nevada Range
July 6 — A study presents strong evidence that the Sierra Nevada range has stood tall--7,200 feet (2,200 meters) or higher--for at least 40 million years. (Stanford University press release) More

Report Warns of Carbon Dioxide Threat to Marine Life
July 5 — A landmark report on the known effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide on marine organisms recommends future research for determining the extent of the impacts. (National Center for Atmospheric Research press release) More

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