National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Permafrost Threatened by Rapid Retreat of Arctic Sea Ice, NCAR Study Finds http://www.ucar.edu/news/releases/2008/permafrost.jsp June 10, 2008 BOULDER-The rate of climate warming over northern Alaska, Canada, and Russia could more than triple during periods of rapid sea ice loss, according to a new study led… Continue reading
————————————— “If we have bad crops, it’s going to be a wild ride,” said the Agriculture Department’s chief economist, Joseph Glauber. “There’s just no cushion.” “China also faces trouble: the agriculture ministry issued an urgent notice to wheat and rice farmers in southern China on Sunday, telling them to harvest… Continue reading
Midwest sees more floods Mon Jun 9, 2008 5:58pm EDT MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) – A dam near the Wisconsin Dells resort area broke on Monday, sweeping away some homes, as torrential rains caused more flooding across parts of the U.S. Midwest, authorities said. No deaths or injuries were reported, though… Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2008 2:15 PM CONTACT: Center for Biological Diversity Brendan Cummings, Center for Biological Diversity, (760) 366-2232 x 304 Whit Sheard, Pacific Environment, (907) 982-7095 Lawsuit to Be Filed to Protect Polar Bears from Oil Development and Greenhouse Gases Offshore Oil Development in Arctic Seas Challenged… Continue reading