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In the Parching West, It’s Beginning to Feel like 1159

by Myrna Posted on September 3, 2014

To find a similar period of Western drought to the current recent span, you’d have to go back to 1159. View original article – In the Parching West, It’s Beginning to Feel like 1159

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In the Parching West, It’s Beginning to Feel like 1159

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Accounting for the Expanding Carbon Shadow from Coal-Burning Plants

by Myrna Posted on August 28, 2014

A pitch for considering a lifetime’s worth of carbon dioxide emissions when examining power plants in the context of climate change. Link –  Accounting for the Expanding Carbon Shadow from Coal-Burning Plants ; ;Related ArticlesOceans Agency Lists 20 Coral Species as ThreatenedA Closer Look at Turbulent Oceans and Greenhouse HeatingWinged Warning: Heavy Metal Song Distortion ;

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Accounting for the Expanding Carbon Shadow from Coal-Burning Plants

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Winged Warning: Heavy Metal Song Distortion

by Myrna Posted on August 28, 2014

A series on birds as environmental sentinels includes a story on how mercury contamination distorts birds’ songs. See the original article here:  Winged Warning: Heavy Metal Song Distortion ; ;Related ArticlesOceans Agency Lists 20 Coral Species as ThreatenedObserved Planet: A Dawn Torrent of Tree SwallowsA Closer Look at Turbulent Oceans and Greenhouse Heating ;

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Winged Warning: Heavy Metal Song Distortion

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From Tree Planting Along a Dirt Road to Car-Free Village Living

by Myrna Posted on August 18, 2014

Cutting driving in a move from a dirt road to a village. Read original article:  From Tree Planting Along a Dirt Road to Car-Free Village Living ; ;Related ArticlesHeading Down East for a SpellThe New Oil Patch: Rail Lines in Albany and ElsewhereNew Study Sees Atlantic Warming Behind a Host of Recent Climate Shifts ;

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From Tree Planting Along a Dirt Road to Car-Free Village Living

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New Study Sees Atlantic Warming Behind a Host of Recent Climate Shifts

by Myrna Posted on August 3, 2014

A new study finds Atlantic Ocean warming is a powerful driver of a host of recent world-spanning climate and ocean patterns. Link:  New Study Sees Atlantic Warming Behind a Host of Recent Climate Shifts ; ;Related ArticlesHow Conservation and Groundwater Management Can Gird California for a Drier EraHeading Down East for a SpellU.S. Coal Exports Eroding Domestic Greenhouse Gains ;

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New Study Sees Atlantic Warming Behind a Host of Recent Climate Shifts

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Heading Down East for a Spell

by Myrna Posted on August 1, 2014

A blogging pause that refreshes. Read the article –  Heading Down East for a Spell ; ;Related ArticlesU.S. Coal Exports Eroding Domestic Greenhouse GainsFresh Focus on Siberian Permafrost as Second Hole is ReportedHow Conservation and Groundwater Management Can Gird California for a Drier Era ;

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U.S. Coal Exports Eroding Domestic Greenhouse Gains

by Myrna Posted on July 28, 2014

Continuing rise in U.S. exports of coal work against domestic reductions in CO2 emissions. Continue reading: U.S. Coal Exports Eroding Domestic Greenhouse Gains Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: U.S. Coal Exports Eroding Domestic Greenhouse GainsFresh Focus on Siberian Permafrost as Second Hole is ReportedThe New Oil Patch: Rail Lines in Albany and Elsewhere

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The New Oil Patch: Rail Lines in Albany and Elsewhere

by Myrna Posted on July 25, 2014

The oil boom in the West is creating traffic jams of oil trains in New York’s Hudson Valley. See the original article here – The New Oil Patch: Rail Lines in Albany and Elsewhere Related ArticlesScientists Begin to Demystify Hole Found in Siberian PermafrostMiami’s Coastal Climate Calamity – in Super Slo-MoNo good deed… California couple tries to conserve water during drought, gets $500 fine for brown lawn

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The New Oil Patch: Rail Lines in Albany and Elsewhere

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Can Scientific Advice on Coastal Risk Reduction Compete with ‘We Will Not Retreat’ Politics?

by Myrna Posted on July 23, 2014

An important report offers advice on ways to cut coastal risk in a changing climate. Will politicians listen? View the original here:  Can Scientific Advice on Coastal Risk Reduction Compete with ‘We Will Not Retreat’ Politics? ; ;Related ArticlesMiami’s Coastal Climate Calamity – in Super Slo-MoScientists Begin to Demystify Hole Found in Siberian PermafrostDot Earth Blog: A Fresh Look at Iron, Plankton, Carbon, Salmon and Ocean Engineering ;

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Can Scientific Advice on Coastal Risk Reduction Compete with ‘We Will Not Retreat’ Politics?

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A Fresh Look at Iron, Plankton, Carbon, Salmon and Ocean Engineering

by Myrna Posted on July 18, 2014

A fresh look at controversial efforts to nourish salmon and store carbon. From –  A Fresh Look at Iron, Plankton, Carbon, Salmon and Ocean Engineering ; ;Related ArticlesChina Clarifies its Plans on Setting a CO2 Emissions PeakDot Earth Blog: China Clarifies its Plans on Setting a CO2 Emissions PeakThe Good, the Bad and the Anthropocene (Age of Us) ;

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A Fresh Look at Iron, Plankton, Carbon, Salmon and Ocean Engineering

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