Daily Archives: December 19, 2010

However, other processes increase the rate of streamflow to the oceans. These include groundwater mining (or pumping of groundwater at rates exceeding the natural recharge rate), deforestation, and urbanization. Deforestation reduces the infiltration capacity of the soil due to compaction … Continue reading →

http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/?CMP=INTni26  

Abstract Lake-based paleotemperature reconstructions are of particular importance in the Arctic, where other useful archives (e.g., tree rings, speleothems) for developing dense networks of quantitative climate records are absent or limited. Lacustrine alkenone paleothermometry offers a new avenue for investigating … Continue reading →

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11152077 h/t to Jimbo

http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/change.html

David Parker, at the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research in Berkshire, says ultimately, British children could have only virtual experience of snow. Via the internet, they might wonder at polar scenes – or eventually “feel” virtual cold. http://www.independent.co.uk/

http://www.newberggraphic.com/

That would be really smart…… http://www.breitbart.com

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