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Learning from Climate's Sedimental Journey
By analyzing sediments up to
4,000 years old, an
environmental scientist is
hoping to provide a tool to
help predict future climate
change. Ancient records of
... > full story
Last Neanderthals in Europe Died out 37,000 Years Ago
The last Neanderthals in
Europe died out at least
37,000 years ago -- and both
climate change and
interaction with modern
humans could be involved in
... > full story
Cave Reveals Southwest's Abrupt Climate Swings During Ice Age
Ice Age climate records from
an Arizona stalagmite link
the Southwest's winter
precipitation to
temperatures in the North
... > full story
Humans Caused Demise of Australia's Megafauna, Evidence Shows
Researchers report strong
evidence that humans, not
climate change, caused the
demise of Australia's
megafauna -- giant
... > full story
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Much of Early Methane Rise Can Be Attributed to Spreading of Northern Peatlands
January 17, 2010 — The surprising increase in methane concentrations millennia ago, identified in continental glacier studies, has puzzled researchers for a long time. According to a strong theory, this would have ... > full story -
Arctic Could Face Warmer and Ice-Free Conditions
January 14, 2010 — There is increased evidence that the Arctic could face seasonally ice-free conditions and much warmer temperatures in the future. Scientists documented evidence that the Arctic Ocean and Nordic Seas ... > full story -
From the Ancient Amazonian Indians: 'Biochar' as a Modern Weapon Against Global Warming
January 14, 2010 — Scientists are reporting that "biochar" -- a material that the Amazonian Indians used to enhance soil fertility centuries ago -- has potential in the modern world to help slow global climate change. ... > full story -
Shipworm Threatens Archaeological Treasures
January 13, 2010 — The dreaded shipworm is moving into the Baltic Sea, threatening artifacts of the area's cultural heritage. Researchers suspect that the unfortunate spread is due to climate change, and are currently ... > full story -
Stable Climate and Plant Domestication Linked
January 13, 2010 — Sustainable farming and the introduction of new crops relies on a relatively stable climate, not dramatic conditions attributable to climate change. Basing their argument on evolutionary, ecological, ... > full story -
Bering Strait Influenced Ice Age Climate Patterns Worldwide
January 11, 2010 — In a vivid example of how a small geographic feature can have far-reaching impacts on climate, new research shows that water levels in the Bering Strait helped drive global climate patterns during ... > full story -
Hypoxia Tends to Increase as Climate Warms, Study Finds
December 22, 2009 — A new study of Pacific Ocean sediments off the coast of Chile has found that offshore waters experienced systematic oxygen depletion during the rapid warming of the Antarctic following the last ... > full story -
Global Warming Likely to Be Amplified by Slow Changes to Earth Systems, Geologists Say
December 21, 2009 — The kinds of increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide taking place today could have a significantly larger effect on global temperatures than previously thought, according to a new study led by ... > full story -
Mammals May Be Nearly Half Way Toward Mass Extinction
December 18, 2009 — Many biologists warn that the planet's plants and animals are headed toward a mass extinction as a result of human-caused environmental damage, including global warming. Researchers have now analyzed ... > full story -
Climate Change Does Not Always Lead to Conflict
December 17, 2009 — Bronze age farmers adapted to drought. The climate change that took place in Mesopotamia around 2000 BC did not lead to war, but in fact led to the development of a new shared identity. Although ... > full story
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