Global Warming
Global warming is an average increase in the temperature of the atmosphere near the Earth's surface and in the troposphere, which can contribute to changes in global climate patterns. Global warming can occur from a variety of causes, both natural and human induced. In common usage, "global warming" often refers to the warming that can occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities.
The term "climate change" is often used interchangeably with the term "global warming," but according to the National Academy of Sciences, "the phrase 'climate change' is growing in preferred use to 'global warming' because it helps convey that there are [other] changes in addition to rising temperatures." (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)
Articles about Global Warming
Fri, Feb 03 2012 at 9:14 AM EST
Global warming is a real problem for athletes who depend on the snow.Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 10:58 AM EST
The sun's decline in solar storm activity up to this year indicates that it is not the 'dominant driver' of global warming.Sat, Jan 28 2012 at 9:36 AM EST
The USDA has updated its planting-zones map for the first time in 22 years, reflecting a warmer U.S. where many southern crops are expanding north.Tue, Jan 24 2012 at 12:36 AM EST
'Forecast the Facts' calls out 47 well-known TV weatherman for deliberately misleading the public on climate change.Mon, Jan 23 2012 at 11:14 AM EST
A study found that the Sun's output would decrease until 2100 but this would only lead to a fall in global temperatures of 0.08 degrees Celsius.Thu, Jan 19 2012 at 4:44 PM EST
Last year's temperature continues a trend linked to greenhouse gases that saw 9 of the 10 hottest years occurring since 2000, NASA scientists said.Tue, Jan 17 2012 at 10:23 PM EST
Global warming threatens China's prosperity by cutting crops, shrinking rivers and unleashing more droughts and floods, says the government.Thu, Jan 12 2012 at 2:02 PM EST
The molecule can convert pollutants into compounds which can lead to cloud formation, helping to shield the earth from the sun.Sun, Jan 08 2012 at 1:13 PM EST
Fast-track warming is making butterflies and birds fall behind in the move to cooler habitats and prompting a worrying turnover in alpine plant species.Wed, Jan 04 2012 at 7:15 PM EST
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