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Antarctic Experts Warn of Global Warming Meltdown
December 28 — There is a one in 20 chance that world sea levels will rise dramatically over the next century due to global warming. (Reuters)

Antarctica's Climate Clues
December 26 — The best evidence for human-induced climate change could come from Antarctica. (By Christine McGourty, BBC News)

Earth's Temperatures Warm to Record Levels
December 19 — According to the United Nations Weather Agency, the year 2001 is expected to be the second warmest on record. (USA Today.com)

Tracking Climate Change on the Tundra
December 18 — If global warming occurs as many scientists predict, the Arctic permafrost could melt, and peat would start to decompose, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. (ENN.com)

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