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Extreme Heat in Summer 2010: A Window on the Future

Conservation | Aug 11, 2010

Could the sweltering summer of 2010 be considered mild compared to the typical summers of the future? It depends on whether America & nations around the world act now to … Read more

March 2010: Hottest March on Record

Conservation | Apr 19, 2010

Scientists at both NASA and NOAA confirm last month was the hottest March on record. From NOAA: The world’s combined global land and ocean surface temperature made last month the … Read more

More Frequent Wildfires Worldwide Point To Need To Address Global Warming

Conservation | Sep 1, 2009

Wildfires are much in the news this week. Studies show they are more frequent, larger and they are burning hotter. This is largely bad news for wildlife. But, when you … Read more

Connecting the Dots: Interview with NWF’s Dr. Amanda Staudt

Conservation | Sep 12, 2008

The National Wildlife Federation’s Dr. Amanda Staudt, a climate scientist, was on KTBC-TV in Austin, TX this morning, connecting the dots between global warming and stronger hurricanes. You can watch … Read more

On Global Warming and the Catastrophic Flooding in the Central U.S.

Conservation | Jun 25, 2008

As so many grapple with catastrophic flooding in the central United States, my thoughts and prayers are with those in harm’s way. The big picture is that global warming is … Read more

English Scientists Confirm the Link Between Global Warming and Heavy Rainfall

Conservation | Jul 23, 2007

The Independent has the story: It’s official: the heavier rainfall in Britain is being caused by climate change, a major new scientific study will reveal this week, as the country … Read more

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