By 1990, there was evidence that rising CO2 levels reduce nutrients in plants. So, even while elevated CO2 levels can speed growth of plants, the plant-eaters have had to eat more plant tissue to gain the same nutrition. This effect is independent of CO2’s capacity to retain heat that would… Continue reading
Climate Wire www.eenews.net 5/5/08 WATER: Climate-related water concerns heat up (05/05/2008) Christa Marshall, ClimateWire reporter Eighteen million Southern Californians may be rationing water this summer for the first time in years. The region’s water distributor is preparing to ask customers to stop using water supplies outdoors one day a… Continue reading
Published on Monday, May 5, 2008 by The Independent/UK Sinking Without Trace: Australia’s Climate Change Victims Like Kiribati and Tuvalu, the islands of the Torres Strait are slowly being submerged. But unlike their Pacific neighbours, the plight of their inhabitants is being overlooked. Ron and Maria Passi, who operate Murray… Continue reading
Climate change could hit tropical wildlife hardest Mon May 5, 2008 5:15pm EDT By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Polar bears may have it relatively easy. It’s the tropical creatures that could really struggle if the climate warms even a few degrees in places that are already hot,… Continue reading