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Slow vs. Abrupt Climate Change
In: Climate Change
Climate changes occur as part of the Earth's normal climate cycle, in a slow transitional method. Abrupt climate change has happened in the past due to various effects. more...
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The Little Ice Age caused decreased winter temperatures, resulting in sea ice, glacier advances, and crop failures. Discover what caused this abrupt change in climate. more...
Severe Weather Warnings, Watches
Continuing list of warnings, watches, advisories and statements provided by the National Weather Service for severe weather such as thunderstorms, flooding, snow, storms. more...
A listing of warnings, watches, advisories and statements issued by the National Weather Service in the event of hazard or severe weather, arranged by color. more...
How Haze Particles Affect Climate
In: Climate Change
Haze particles enter clouds, changing the number of cloud droplets. Scientists observe the interaction between pollution and clouds, explaining how climate is influenced. more...
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ESA & Ocean Carbon Cycle Research
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Alan Sorum
The Stern Review on Climate Change
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Greenhouse Gasses Climb in 2007
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Alan Sorum
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Siberia's Tunguska Event of 1908
Climate Predictions Spring 2008
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