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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

Andes glaciers vanishing rapidly, study finds

Wed, Jan 23 2013 at 9:35 AM

Some small glaciers have completely disappeared, such as the Chacaltaya glacier of Bolivia, which was once the world's highest ski resort.
Why arctic sea ice melts so quickly

Tue, Jan 22 2013 at 11:44 AM

Melt ponds in the Arctic absorb more of the sun's heat, helping ice melt faster.
Rising sea levels could erase best beach resorts

Mon, Jan 21 2013 at 10:25 AM

Most resorts combat ongoing sea level rise by adding more sand to make up for the erosion, but it's not a permanent solution.
Will climate change get cold shoulder in Obama's second term?

Mon, Jan 21 2013 at 10:04 AM

Despite the president's assurances, a gridlocked Congress is expected to prevent much headway in climate legislation.
Climate change will increase wind and waves in Australia

Fri, Jan 18 2013 at 4:27 PM

The Southern Hemisphere will experience more devastating wind and waves as the world warms, according to new research.
What the next 3 months will look like, climate-wise

Fri, Jan 18 2013 at 3:24 PM

The El Niño-La Niña climate cycle is expected to remain neutral, meaning there will likely be no impacts on temperatures from the weather phenomena.
Is doomsday almost upon us?

Mon, Jan 14 2013 at 6:40 PM

The Doomsday Clock's curators have set the clock to 5 minutes 'til midnight and have urged President Obama to take charge with combating climate change.
Big chill vs. global warming: What's going on?

Mon, Jan 14 2013 at 2:25 PM

No single weather event can be pegged to climate change, which is a long-term trend that over time affects weather, and in different ways around the world.
7 green philanthropists making a difference

Fri, Jan 11 2013 at 5:48 PM

These individuals and organizations generously support a variety of causes.
Were killer whales trapped by climate change?

Thu, Jan 10 2013 at 3:58 PM

Climate change gave the orcas access to a place they normally abandon before winter as they prefer to live and hunt in open seas.

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Climate Change

Articles about Climate Change

Andes glaciers vanishing rapidly, study finds

Why arctic sea ice melts so quickly

Rising sea levels could erase best beach resorts

Will climate change get cold shoulder in Obama's second term?

Climate change will increase wind and waves in Australia

What the next 3 months will look like, climate-wise

Is doomsday almost upon us?

Big chill vs. global warming: What's going on?

7 green philanthropists making a difference

Were killer whales trapped by climate change?

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