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Weather and Ice Data Help Secure Winter Shipping in the Arctic
December 5, 2012 Climate change brings changes to the Arctic region. The opening of new shipping routes creates needs for weather and marine safety services. Jouni Vainio, Senior Ice Expert at the Finnish ... > full story -
Physicist Happens Upon Rain Data Breakthrough
December 3, 2012 A physicist and researcher who set out to develop a formula to protect Apollo sites on the moon from rocket exhaust may have happened upon a way to improve weather forecasting on ... > full story -
Human-Caused Climate Change Signal Emerges from the Noise
November 29, 2012 By comparing simulations from 20 different computer models to satellite observations, climate scientists have found that tropospheric and stratospheric temperature changes are clearly related to ... > full story -
One Step Closer to 'Space Climate' Forecasting
November 28, 2012 The Sun determines the course of the planets. But the planets may also exert an influence on the Sun. Their configurations appear to be responsible for long-term cycles of increased solar activity. ... > full story -
Martian Dust Storm Dissipating
November 28, 2012 A regional dust storm on Mars, tracked from orbit since Nov. 10, appears to be abating rather than going ... > full story -
This Week's Forecast: Sunny With a 40 Percent Chance of Flu
November 26, 2012 Scientists have developed a system to predict the timing and severity of seasonal influenza outbreaks that could one day help health officials and the general public better prepare for them. The ... > full story -
Blame, Responsibility and Demand for Change Following Floods
November 26, 2012 New research shows that concerns about governmental failure to act effectively and fairly in the aftermath of extreme weather events can affect the degree to which residents are willing to protect ... > full story -
Polar Perils: Activity in the Arctic Is on the Increase, but How Safe Is It to Operate There?
November 26, 2012 Activity in the Arctic is on the increase, but how safe is it to operate there? At latitudes of more than 70 degrees north there are no good Internet systems. Satellite signals are difficult to ... > full story -
Climate Change Evident Across Europe, Confirming Urgent Need for Adaptation
November 23, 2012 Climate change is affecting all regions in Europe, causing a wide range of impacts on society and the environment. Further impacts are expected in the future, potentially causing high damage costs, ... > full story -
Norway's Oil Industry Working in Extreme Conditions
November 23, 2012 The northward shift of Norway’s oil industry means it must adjust to temperatures down to -30°C, storms, sleet and snow, and drift ice. And to the blackest ... > full story
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