Climate

Climate

The Attacking Ocean

The Past, Present, and Future of Rising Sea Levels by Brian Fagan.

Climate

Wetter permafrost clings to carbon better

In 12-year lab study, moist soil samples released less greenhouse gas as they warmed.

Climate

Southwest’s monsoon season may heat up with the climate

Warmer temperatures may bring stronger rainy seasons over the long term, study finds.

Climate

Warming may not release Arctic carbon

Element could stay locked in soil, 20-year study suggests.

Climate

Carbon dioxide in atmosphere reaches landmark level

At 400 parts per million, greenhouse gas concentration is now higher than it has been for millions of years.

Climate

Ice loss from Greenland’s glaciers may level off

Simulation suggests long-term effect on sea level not as dire as some predictions.

Climate

Cuts in some greenhouse gases could slow sea level rise

Methane, ozone and other short-lived pollutants have a big impact on ocean heights, simulation finds.

Climate

Rising carbon dioxide means more air turbulence

More jarring flights are likely, simulation suggests.

Earth

Moderate climate warming could melt permafrost

Ancient cave formations in Siberia reveal effects of warmer past on frozen ground.

Humans

Cold spells were dark times in Eastern Europe

Cooler periods coincided with conflicts and disease outbreaks, a tree-ring study spanning the last millennium finds.

Climate

Climate change goes to extremes

Some recent weird weather tied to warming.

Climate

Extremely Bad Weather

Teasing out global warming's role in worsening hurricanes, droughts and other extreme events.