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Climate Change

The term climate change - often used interchangeably with the term global warming - is growing in preferred use as conveys a more rounded description of any number of changing climate patterns in addition to rising temperatures. Changing patterns of temperature (up or down), precipitation, wind, severe weather, and seaonal shifts are some of the other indicators.

Climate change refers to any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). Climate change may result from: natural factors, such as changes in the sun's intensity or slow changes in the Earth's orbit around the sun; natural processes within the climate system (e.g. changes in ocean circulation); and human activities that change the atmosphere's composition (through the burning of fossil fuels) and the land surface (e.g. deforestation, reforestation, urbanization, desertification, etc.). (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Climate Change

Forests flee, dump CO2 as climate warms

Tue, May 07 2013 at 12:28 PM

An array of ecosystems will relocate due to global warming, but new research suggests the northward flight of boreal forests could be especially harmful.
Turtles turn female as habitats heat up

Fri, May 03 2013 at 3:57 PM

The sex of unborn painted turtles is dictated by ambient temperature. A new study suggests climate change could doom the species to a brief, all-female future.
New study finds Hurricane Sandy responsible for spilling 11 billion gallons of sewage

Wed, May 01 2013 at 3:41 PM

The winds and waves of Hurricane Sandy spilled enough sewage to match BP's oil spill more than 50 times over.
How plants may offset global warming

Wed, May 01 2013 at 3:08 PM

Plants release gases that stick to human-produced aerosols that in turn leads to more cloud coverage and chances cooler temperatures.
A first-time father sees global warming in a new light

Tue, Apr 30 2013 at 2:12 PM

Following the birth of his first child, Jason Funk of the Environmental Defense Fund reflects on global warming's impacts on his son's future.
Hurricane Sandy caused 11 billion gallons of sewage overflows

Tue, Apr 30 2013 at 12:56 PM

A new report from Climate Central finds that most of the overflow was caused by coastal flooding, which was made worse by rising sea levels.
Democrats: Climate change may force women into prostitution

Tue, Apr 30 2013 at 10:51 AM

A new resolution focuses on the specific hardships that women will endure in the face of global warming.
The interview bonanza: Joel Makower, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Godin, and more

Sun, Apr 28 2013 at 10:20 PM

Check out this compilation of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years and read the thoughts of scientists, rock stars, CEOs, activists, and other cool people doing good things in the world.
Dark lightning linked to its luminous twin

Thu, Apr 25 2013 at 10:20 AM

Dark lightning, also called terrestrial gamma-ray flashes, is a burst of powerful gamma-ray radiation produced in thunderstorms.
Is ‘global warming’ the right term to use?

Wed, Apr 24 2013 at 11:12 AM

Why some think global warming needs to be rebranded.

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Climate Change

Articles about Climate Change

Forests flee, dump CO2 as climate warms

Turtles turn female as habitats heat up

New study finds Hurricane Sandy responsible for spilling 11 billion gallons of sewage

How plants may offset global warming

A first-time father sees global warming in a new light

Hurricane Sandy caused 11 billion gallons of sewage overflows

Democrats: Climate change may force women into prostitution

The interview bonanza: Joel Makower, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Godin, and more

Dark lightning linked to its luminous twin

Is ‘global warming’ the right term to use?

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