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Headlines: November 2003

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  1. Melting Glaciers May Make Billions Thirsty
    November 28, 2003

    The world�s glaciers could melt within a century if global warming accelerates, leaving billions of people short of water and some without a home. (CNN)

  2. Satellite Ground Stations will Form Climate Network
    November 28, 2003

    A nationwide Climate Reference Network of 100 automated ground stations across the United States will beam weather data to geostationary operational environmental satellites under a new NOAA program to provide near real-time atmospheric data. (Associated Press)

  3. Algae Threatens Great Coral Reef
    November 27, 2003

    Australian scientists say a new form of algae, Chrysocystis fragilis, could greatly threaten the vitality of the Great Barrier Reef. (BBC)

  4. Snowy Days on the Decline during Christmas Season
    November 26, 2003

    Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory say many areas in the United States, particularly east of the Rockies, are experiencing warmer temperatures and fewer snowfalls between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. (Associated Press)

  5. At Last Some Good News on Global Warming
    November 25, 2003

    Australian researchers find that levels of methane, a significant greenhouse gas, has stopped increasing in the global atmosphere. (Independent Online, Terra Daily)

  6. South Florida Freezes Linked to Draining of Wetlands
    November 25, 2003

    Colorado State University researchers say the transformation from wetland to farmland across many areas in South Florida may have spurred a number of crop freezes in recent decades. (The New York Times)

  7. New Data Supports Human Link to Global Warming
    November 24, 2003

    A re-examination of satellite data shows a rise in temperatures in the lower layer of the atmosphere, consistent with what has been measured at the Earth�s surface. (New York Times)

  8. Global Warming Blamed, in Part, for Fierce Wildfires
    November 23, 2003

    Global warming and thicker forests will make future wildfires burn hotter and more intense, according to scientists with the U.S. Forest Service. (The Billings Gazette)

  9. Global Warming Gas Seen Increasing Dramatically
    November 21, 2003

    ExxonMobil says worldwide emissions of carbon dioxide will increase by 50 percent by 2020 largely due to growth in developing countries. (Reuters, CNN.com)

  10. Coral Reefs May Be Healthier Than Thought
    November 20, 2003

    A three-year survey of 20 coral areas in the western Atlantic finds those in 20 to 65 feet of water have an average of 26 percent living coral cover, contradicting previous research. (Associated Press)

  11. Sahel Drought: New Look at Causes
    November 20, 2003

    Scientists on three continents are planning an intensive set of field experiments to unlock the secrets that govern the West African monsoon and improve forecasting of air pollution, droughts and Atlantic hurricanes. (Christian Science Monitor)

  12. Volcanoes Help Unleash El Niño Disaster: Study
    November 20, 2003

    Researchers say a major volcanic eruption doubles the chance that an El Niño will be unleashed in the following winter, lasting for up to three years. (Discovery.com, Associated Press)

  13. Climate Linked to Reproduction of Right Whales
    November 20, 2003

    Cornell University ecologists find that winter atmospheric conditions over the North Atlantic affect the abundance of zooplankton eaten by right whales, one of the most endangered species of marine mammal. (ScienceDaily.com)

  14. Airplane Icing Study Takes to Skies in Montreal
    November 19, 2003

    International researchers, including those from NASA�s Glenn Research Center, are embarking on a study to improve detection of deadly icing conditions at airports by gathering storm data at different heights in the atmosphere above Montreal. (CBC)

  15. Military Weather Satellite Ready for Service
    November 19, 2003

    The Air Force�s newly-launched Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F16 weather spacecraft is operational and equipped with eight upgraded instruments to track storm systems, pollution, fires, and monitor snow and ice coverage. (SpaceFlightNow.com)

  16. Climate Change: the Human Connection
    November 17, 2003

    After re-examining 24 years of data from weather satellites, a group of international scientists concludes that humans and to a lesser extent, natural processes, are responsible for marked global temperature increases since 1950. (United Press International, New York Times)

  17. Boston to Have Atlanta Climate?
    November 17, 2003

    A University of New Hampshire professor says projected worldwide temperature rises of 6 to 10 degrees by the end of the century will have negative impacts on New England�s skiing and maple syrup industries. (The Boston Channel.com)

  18. Arctic and Antarctic Ice Marching to Different Drivers
    November 15, 2003

    A 30-year satellite record of sea ice in two polar regions reveals that while Northern Hemisphere Arctic ice has melted, Southern Hemisphere Antarctic ice has actually increased in recent years. (SIT News)

  19. Scientists Predict a Colder Climate
    November 14, 2003

    Research suggests large-scale melting of Arctic ice is disrupting the cold water flow that acts to balance the Gulf Stream and may lead to more harsh European winters. (The Guardian)

  20. Climate Change is Linked to Extinction of Alaskan Horse
    November 13, 2003

    Climate change and a shift in vegetation, not hunting, may have triggered the extinction of Alaska�s native horses about 12,500 years ago, researchers say. (Reuters)

  21. Spacequake!
    November 12, 2003

    Scientists in Europe and the United States are now able to capture clear signals from satellites when earthquakes generate pressure waves through the ionosphere, potentially leading to better techniques for monitoring earthquakes. (ABC News)

  22. Wildfires May Worsen with Global Warming
    November 12, 2003

    Experts warn fires that charred nearly three-quarters of a million acres could mean increasingly severe fire danger as climate change weakens more forests through disease and drought. (Associated Press)

  23. Scientists to Study Flashy �Thundersnow�
    November 12, 2003

    Researchers at the University of Missouri are beginning a five-year study to find better ways of forecasting the rare winter-weather phenomenon of thundersnow and its prevalence in storms. (CNN)

  24. Does Cloud Seeding Really Work?
    November 12, 2003

    The National Academy of Sciences is calling for a national research effort into weather modification to see if cloud seeding has any substantial impact in producing rainfall. (MSNBC.com)

  25. Horse Teeth Reveal Climate Change
    November 11, 2003

    The fossil horse teeth in a state park east of San Diego contain carbon and oxygen records that corroborate a change in climate previously detected in marine sediments offshore. (Discovery.com)

  26. When Will the Next Ice Age Begin?
    November 11, 2003

    Climate experts say humans may delay the dawn of the next ice age by a millennium, or even longer, as the Earth�s stores of coal, oil, and other carbon-rich fossil fuels are burned, releasing heat-trapping greenhouse gases. (The New York Times)

  27. Climate Change May Endanger Monarch Butterflies
    November 11, 2003

    Monarch butterflies, which travel hundreds of miles to spend winters in Mexico, may be endangered within 50 years because a changing climate could make their winter refuge too wet and cool, according to a new study. (CNN, ScientificAmerican.com, Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

  28. Dust Muddies Climate Change Prediction
    November 7, 2003

    Researchers say rainfall patterns in West Africa, not human land-use impacts, may be the major source of atmospheric dust emissions that could complicate assessment of climate change processes. (ABC News)

  29. Experts Say Global Warming Will Change California Lifestyle
    November 7, 2003

    University of California scientists believe global warming will substantially affect California in about 20 years, due to the state�s coastline, unique climate and dependence on Sierra Nevada snowpack for water and hydroelectricity. (Associated Press)

  30. Land-Use Changes in Florida May Have Altered Climate
    November 6, 2003

    Colorado State University researchers show that the movement of agriculture from northern areas to southern Florida during the last century to escape damaging winter weather has altered local landscape, leading to more destructive crop freezes. (Nature)

  31. Near-real Time Ozone Forecasting Made Possible by Envisat
    November 6, 2003

    Stratospheric data supplied by Envisat, including the concentration of ozone and 56 other chemical species in the atmosphere, give scientists a new tool in issuing global ozone forecasts. (Science)

  32. Scientists Scan Mud for Hurricane Patterns
    November 6, 2003

    To extend the historical record for major hurricanes, scientists are combining data from mud scans of coastal marshes and ponds with other emerging techniques to determine where global warming could generate more frequent or intense storms. (Christian Science Monitor)

  33. As Earth Warms, the Hottest Issue is Energy
    November 4, 2003

    If global warming continues as projected, scientists say the world be forced to revamp its energy systems, shifting from fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas to alternatives that in large part do not yet exist. (New York Times)

  34. Global Warming Boosting Tropical Reefs?
    November 4, 2003

    Researchers say that if tropical sea temperatures remain below critical thresholds, some coral reefs may capitalize on the warmer waters and expand northward. (Nature)

  35. Deep in the Amazon Forest, Vast Questions About Global Climate Change
    November 4, 2003

    Scientists continue to debate whether the Amazon is a net source of carbon gas emissions or if the amounts of gas emitted are sequestered in equilibrium. (New York Times)

  36. Report Urges Major New Study of Oceans
    November 4, 2003

    A report by the National Research Council urges increased study of the oceans to improve climate forecasts, discover new foods, chemicals and sources of energy. (Associated Press, LA Times, CBS News, ABC News)

  37. Eastern Iowa Serves as Field Lab for NASA Rainfall Study
    November 3, 2003

    University of Iowa researchers are using a NASA grant to establish rainfall monitoring systems in hopes of developing a method to accurately predict the amount of rainfall from a storm. (Associated Press)

  38. Climate Change in the Vineyards: The Taste of Global Warming
    November 3, 2003

    A study of the world�s top wine regions� temperatures and wine quality over the past 50 years shows rising temperatures have already impacted vintage quality, and if the trend continues, wineries could be forced north. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Associated Press)

  39. What Lies Beneath?
    November 2, 2003

    Using the latest technology in remote sensing, power delivery, robotics and telecommunications, researchers aim to establish a set of coastal observing systems to improve weather forecasts, manage coastal ecosystems and sustain fisheries. (Christian Science Monitor)

  40. Higher Ozone Levels Expected with Rising Temperatures
    November 1, 2003

    Steamy summer temperatures led to the worst ozone pollution in nearly a decade in parts of Europe, a pattern likely to recur for several years, according to researchers. (Associated Press)

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