How Global Warming Could Cause An Ice Age?

Posted on April 16, 2008 in Causes of global warming

An Ice Age brought on by global warming was the scenario depicted in the movie THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW. While the science on which the movie based has been called into question, there may be some merit in the theory that global warming could cause an Ice Age. Why is Europe's climate comparitively milder than other places at the same latitude? Alaska and Greenland, both the same distance to the North Pole as Europe, are covered with ice and permafrost while most of Europe is not. The ocea Peak Oil news – Russian production declines with an irony alert Russian oil production declined, for the first quarter of this year, for the first time in a year. The WSJ quotes various sources, blaming various causes: Industry watchers and Russian officials generally blame the country's production slowdown on a combination of weather and tight electricity supplies in some parts of the country. … In an interview, Leonid Fedun, vice president of OAO Lukoil, one of Russia's biggest oil companies, said a mild winter and higher temperatures mean Siberia's icy g

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Global Warming My Ass

Posted on April 16, 2008 in Climate changes

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is trying to push through a new tax that will fund a global warming research committee to determine the effects “global warming” is having on the state of California. First off I do believe our climate is changing, that obvious. Climate change serious - beer affected Australians starting to become worried about climate change as it affects the distribution of crops required for beer production.

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WHO drafts climate change action plan (The Herald)

Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes

THE World Health Organisation is working on a global strategy and action plan to support member-states in developing their capacity for effective interventions to alleviate the impact of global climate change. Time to Take Global Warming Seriously I have to admit, I’ve been in the camp which hasn’t taken the threat of global warming seriously, but this story from FoodWeek Online has forced me to change my position… “Beer production in Australia and New Zealand could be cut by climate change within 25 years, a scientist has warned. Climate expert Dr Jim Salinger, of the NZ National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research says that climate change could cause a decline in malting barley production in both countries. ‘It will mean eit Imagining Australia - Global Engagement Following on from the Imagining Australia ideas on national identity, here are a few that relate to revamping our international engagement. We argue that freed from the constraints of the Cold War, enterprising middle powers-such as Australia-can take the lead in identifying global challenges and opportunities, developing solutions and strategies, and then generating the political will and resources necessary to enact them. We present proposals to illustrate how Australia can create a new role Some NEW links for those who love Astronomy and more... http://www.skyandtelescope.com/ SuperWASP Project A Raft of New Planets in Silhouette The SuperWASP project finds 10 new extrasolar planets crossing the faces of their stars Recent Articles A Perfect Pairing A Raft of New Planets in Silhouette This Week's Sky at a Glance Tour April's Sky — By Ear and Eye! Your Audio Sky Tour: April 2008 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ALL articles continue, please see this link to go to full story...http://www.spacedaily.com/ SPACE TRAVE

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Researcher argues climate change forecasts "invalid" (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)

Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes

Karori researcher Kersten Green today told MPs there was no need to pass the Government's Climate Change (Emissions Trade and Renewable Preference) Bill -- because global warming forecasts are unscientific. Global Warming Interactive Simulation: National Geographic Global warming is a complex issue that involves many different environmental factors. Think you know the ins and outs of global climate ? Al Gore Presents Most Recent Climate Change Research Fascinating and inspiring presentation, both calling for more urgency and activism. A fascinating presentation which is a must see for anyone interested in the global warming discussion. Beer lovers beware of global warming The price of beer is likely to rise in coming decades because climate change will hamper the production of a key grain needed for the brew

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Les changements climatiques diminueront la qualité des eaux de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, de l'offre (Newswise)

Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes

La hausse des températures due au changement climatique réduira la disponibilité de l'eau en Nouvelle-Angleterre durant l'été, quand la demande est plus élevée, et l'augmentation des charges polluantes et des sédiments transportés par les rivières et les ruisseaux. Ces changements devraient avoir des conséquences sur l'agriculture, la sylviculture, la pêche, l'approvisionnement en eau et de systèmes de production d'énergie hydroélectrique.

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