Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:30:15 +0100 Global warming is hitting not just home, but garden. The color-coded map of planting zones often seen on the back of seed packets is being updated by the government, illustrating a hotter 21st century. (Source: Associated Press)
New federal map for what to plant reflects warming
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:00:13 +0100 LONDON (Reuters) - A weaker sun over the next 90 years is not likely to significantly delay a rise in global temperature caused by greenhouse gases, a report said Monday. The study, by Britain's Meteorological Office and the university of Reading, found that the Sun's output would decrease up until 2100 but this would only lead to a fall in global temperatures of 0.08 degrees Celsius. Scientists have warned that more extreme weather is likely across the globe this century as the Earth's climate warms. ... (Source: Reuters)
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:20:13 +0100 An international team of scientists says it has figured out how to slow global warming in the short run and prevent millions of deaths from dirty air: Stop focusing so much on carbon dioxide. (Source: Associated Press)
Global warming threatens France's precious truffle
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:30:14 +0100 Truffle farmers have never had to worry about demand. It is the supply side that is worrying, with global warming an ever more present threats to their success. (Source: AFP)