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News From Monday, February 28, 2011
11:27:01 PM Climate change skeptic group accuses scientists of using selective ...
Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada

.... between scientists in the US and Britain -- showed that a group of influential climatologists tried for years to manipulate global warming data, ... [more]

10:53:17 PM Natural global warming period illuminated by new data
Examiner.com - San Francisco,CA,USA

These samples do not represent the entirety of the affect of the PETM global warming worldwide. A new set of sediment core samples taken from the Spitsbergen area of the high Arctic (~78°N) shows a much different set of effects. ... [more]

10:31:00 PM Colder than normal March expected
Guelph Mercury

GUELPH — March will neither roar in like a lion nor bah like a lamb, Environment Canada's senior climatologist Dave Phillips says. “We should be getting a bit of a break; having maple syrup kind of weather,” Phillips lamented Monday morning as th [more]

9:51:10 PM A Small Nuclear War Would Stall Global Warming
LiveScience.com - New York,NY,USA

But the reversal of the global warming trend wouldn't be a good thing. "Our results suggest that agriculture could be severely impacted, especially in areas that are susceptible to late-spring and early-fall frosts," said Oman, who compared the l [more]

8:32:46 PM Summer rain record
Bendigo Advertiser

The city had most of its average yearly rainfall over the summer, which was punctuated by a series of intense storms brought on by a strong La Nina event, BoM senior climatologist Dr Harvey Stern said. With yesterday's rainfall still to be tallie [more]

8:15:37 PM The Cure For Global Warming: A "Small" Nuclear War?
Ecorazzi - Ithaca,NY,USA

US government computer models have predicted that a regional nuclear war could reverse global warming for at least ten years, reports National Geographic. Scientists built a model taking into account bombs with Hiroshima-level impact, which would  [more]

7:59:19 PM Holly McCarthy
KETV.com - Omaha,NE,USA

After deciding at an early age that she wanted to pursue a career as a meteorologist, Holly eventually went on to earn a bachelor of science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in Meteorology/Climatology with a minor in Mathematics. . [more]

6:12:11 PM February heat wave set all-time monthly records
Tower Timberjay News - Tower,MN,USA

While the northeastern part of the state is normally known for its bitter cold, under the right conditions, the dark needles of the region's evergreens can have a dramatic impact on temperature, according to University of Minnesota climatologist  [more]

4:45:43 PM Global Warming and the Middle East
Huffington Post - New York,NY,USA

Whether the issue is security, sustainability or global warming, there is a single truth: We must stop our dependence on foreign oil. Every President since Nixon has bemoaned our dependence on foreign oil. Yet, there are insufficient oil reserves  [more]

3:33:22 PM Meet the Young Woman Passionately Spreading the Word on Climate Change
Bella Naija - Lagos,Lagos,Nigeria

Bella Naija In two minutes, convince the average Nigerian that attention to global climate change is important. Climate change is caused by global warming and it has serious implications on human comfort, biodiversity and water resources. ... [more]

2:07:24 PM Rain Pours in Jakarta A Week Ahead
BeritaJakarta.com

Climatology Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicted rain with mild to moderate intensity was likely flushed the Jakarta and surrounding areas up to one week ahead. It is estimated that the rain will take place at noon until night. ... [more]

2:01:41 PM Nuclear war could reverse global warming, NASA says
Digitaltrends.com

NASA researchers discover that a regional conflict on the level of 100 Hiroshima bombs could have dramatic effects on ongoing global warming concerns, though with grave consequences. Even in the post-Cold War age, the nuclear threat remains a very [more]

1:00:02 PM If climate scientists are in it for the money, they're doing it wrong
Ars Technica - USA

Penn State, home of noted climatologists Richard Alley and Michael Mann, has a strong geosciences department and, conveniently, makes the department's ... [more]

12:31:43 PM 'The artist formerly known as global warming'
Spiked - London,UK

Her broader scepticism about climate change – 'the artist formerly known as global warming' - is a response to the politicised climate of her own university. The head of her department is chasing funding from a foundation that is committed to th [more]

10:14:11 AM Freeze warning through Tuesday
My Desert - Palm Springs,CA,USA

No frost or freeze damage was reported Sunday, said Philip K. Barone, climatologist and forecaster with the Coachella Valley Water District. He said Sunday night would be the coldest of the weekend for the valley. Overnight temperatures were forec [more]

9:44:10 AM Adapting to global warming the key to sustainable development
VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi,Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Urban development must develop in a manner that takes climate change into account, including more green building, experts said at an international conference held in HCM City yesterday, Feb 27. Speaking at the conference, ... [more]

9:07:53 AM SA a major global polluter
Independent Online - Cape Town,South Africa

By john yeld South Africa is the world's 13th biggest emitter of greenhouse gases that are causing human-induced global climate change, Parliament's portfolio committee on water and environmental affairs has heard. Dr Peter Johnston, of UCT's C [more]

4:37:11 AM It is laudable that Scotland is showing the way to counter global warming
The Herald

In the same way that it is largely futile, in statistical terms, for individuals to have any influence on global warming by making sacrifices to reduce their carbon footprint, so it is seemingly pointless for small nations to create local unrest i [more]

3:26:25 AM Showers forecast for Greater Jakarta on Monday: BMKG
Jakarta Post - Indonesia

Rain has been forecast for all parts of Greater Jakarta on Monday morning, except in South and East Jakarta, Bekasi and Depok which will remain overcast, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) says. Medium showers are expected i [more]



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