Climate

2010 beat the averages and comes in tied with 2005 as the planet’s hottest year.  Heat wave experiences around the world have people closely monitoring climate conditions.  The latest data further confirms the earth’s long term warming trend. Follow

The National Academy of Sciences is calling for the drastic curbing of greenhouse gas emissions.  Meanwhile, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration reports the that 2009 was the warmest year in history. Follow

The European Union proposes new guidelines for airline ash avoidance.  The action would establish standards similar to those in the United States. Follow

The Gulf oil spill continues to gush thousands of gallons of oil per day.  Cleanup efforts persist, but the oil is taking it’s toll. Follow