Climate

  1. Earth

    Unusual advances

    New glacier model helps explain how ice masses can grow even in a generally warming climate.

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  2. Earth

    Cash for clunkers II: Appliances

    States could soon roll out programs that help consumers replace energy hogging home appliances.

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  3. Earth

    A source of haze

    Scientists identify how a hydrocarbon commonly emitted by plants is converted to light-scattering aerosols.

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  4. Science & Society

    News of science: Choose wisely

    As the 'news' industry evolves, consumers who value quality science journalism may need to become ever more discriminating.

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  5. Ecosystems

    Churning the numbers

    Some of the ocean’s small swimmers may be having a big impact on ocean mixing.

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  6. Chemistry

    CO2 sponge

    Macromolecule that was accidentally discovered seems to trap carbon dioxide from the air.

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  7. Earth

    A hundred new nukes?

    Here are some issues to contemplate while deciding whether to welcome the nuclear-power renaissance that Sen. Alexander has just proposed.

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  8. Earth

    Signs of ancient sea ice

    New analyses of Arctic seafloor sediments suggest floating ice debuted in the ocean at least 47.5 million years ago.

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  9. Earth

    Ozone hole trims polar water’s CO2-absorbing power

    Simulations also suggest that the dearth of ozone over Antarctica leads to ocean acidification. Simulations also suggest that the dearth of ozone over Antarctica leads to ocean acidification

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  10. Climate

    Fire

    Understanding long-term changes in wildfire patterns challenges scientists from multiple disciplines.

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  11. Climate

    Carbon dioxide not to blame in ice age mystery

    Scientists look at seafloor sediments to determine that a long-term decline in carbon dioxide is not the reason for less frequent ice ages.

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  12. Earth

    White House releases report on climate change

    A new White House report addresses current and projected impacts of climate change across the United States.

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