Originally published in Science Express on 5 April 2007 Science 25 May 2007: Vol. 316. no. 5828, pp. 1181 – 1184 DOI: 10.1126/science.1139601 Reports Model Projections of an Imminent Transition to a More Arid Climate in Southwestern North America Richard Seager,1* Mingfang Ting,1 Isaac Held,2,3 Yochanan Kushnir,1 Jian Lu,4 Gabriel… Continue reading
Arctic predators and climate change
“It appears that the good years for lemmings are becoming rarer with global warming,” says Professor Ims, adding. “This can result in the Arctic fox and snowy owl, two of the most characteristic species in the Arctic, disappearing from the tundra.” “As a result of a warmer climate, the living… Continue reading
Ethanol Demand Is Boosting Food Prices Worldwide
Rising Corn Prices Hit Grocery Shoppers’ Pocketbooks Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 | 12:16 PM ET CBC News The rising demand for corn as a source of ethanol-blended fuel is largely to blame for increasing food costs around the world, and Canada is not immune, say industry experts. Food… Continue reading
Warming Oceans Put More Stress on Whales
GLAND, Switzerland, May 21, 2007 (ENS) – Climate change is making life more difficult for whales, dolphins and porpoises that must adapt to shrinking sea ice and decline in their prey species, according to a new study released by conservationists ahead of next week’s annual meeting of the International Whaling… Continue reading