Tropical downpours worsening, say scientists Thu Aug 7, 2008 2:02pm EDT By Alister Doyle, Environment Correspondent OSLO (Reuters) – Tropical downpours are becoming more frequent and the trend seems worse than expected, bringing greater risks of flash floods, scientists said on Thursday. “As the tropics warm are seeing an increased… Continue reading
Forecasters increase Atlantic hurricane outlook Could be up to 18 named storms JENNIFER KAY Published: 08.08.2008 MIAMI – Federal forecasters on Thursday upgraded their outlook for this Atlantic hurricane season to include two more named storms than previously predicted. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects an 85 percent probability… Continue reading
National Geographic News: NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM/NEWS August 6, 2008 Will Grasslands Overtake U.S. Forests Due to Warming? William Cocke for National Geographic News Climate change may cause grasslands to spread to parts of the United States that are currently covered in forest, a new study says. If local climates become more extreme… Continue reading
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008094636_climate06m.html The Seattle Times Wednesday, August 6, 2008 – Page updated at 12:00 AM UW study examines decline of snowpack By Warren Cornwall Seattle Times environment reporter Maybe the snow in the Cascade Mountains isn’t in such immediate peril from global warming after all. Despite previous studies suggesting a warmer… Continue reading