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  • Evidence Linking Global Warming and Extreme Weather

    Skeptics who wish to argue that climate scientists cannot prove the link between global warming and extreme weather, do not understand the role of probabilities. As Kevin Trenberth says, “All weather events are affected by climate change because the environment in which they occur is warmer and moister than it used to be…. ” Read more

  • Climate Change: A Letter to Congressman Lucas

    Thsi is a letter sent to Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK), Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, containing a summary of the scientific evidence on climate change and pointing out it is a threat to our food supply. Read more

  • Nominate Your Picks for the 2012 Environmental Hall of Fame/Shame Awards

    Each year, this site takes a poll to see who is the most deserving to receive recognition in the Environmental Hall of Fame (or Shame). Nominations are now open for those who have most affected the environment by words or action. Please go to the site and nominate those you think deserve the honor by… Read more

  • Petition: Congressman Lucas, Protect Our Food Supply

    The high temperatures and droughts we are experiencing worldwide are affecting crop production, food prices, and our food supply. Please sign the petition asking Congressman Frank Lucas, chairman of the Agricultural Committee, to protect our food supply. Read more

  • Climate Skeptic Article Inflation: Wattsupwiththat?

    Whenever a scientific paper is published that establishes the link between global warming and man’s activity, Anthony Watts’ blog site,Wattsupwiththat, often tries to counter the paper by using article inflation. This article describes two recent examples of that. Read more

  • The Link between Global Warming and Extreme Weather

    Although there is a strong theoretical link between global warming and extreme weather events, it has been difficult to prove. Recent research by Hansen et al. has shown that analysis of the normal distribution of weather events by decade clearly shows the link and allows the calculation of the increased probability of extreme temperatures due… Read more

  • Bits and Pieces 15: Is Climate Change Threatening Our Food Supply?

    Recent research has shown that global warming has made extremely hot temperatures and droughts much more probable. The high temperatures and droughts are affecting crop production, food prices, and our food supply. This article links to a petition asking Congressman Frank Lucas, chairman of the Agricultural Committee, to please investigate the effect of climate change… Read more

  • The 2011 Environmental Hall of Fame/Shame Winners

    This year the contest was carried out on three websites and the votes were combined to determine the person who has most affected the environment through word or deed. This article announces the 2011Environmental Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame winners and their prizes. Read more

  • Poll: Help Pick the 2011 Hall of Fame/Shame Awards

    Voting is now open for the annual awards to determine those who have most affected the environment through word or deed. A list of nominees and a poll for voting is given in this article. Please help select the winners. Read more

  • Bits and pieces 10: Global Warming in Pictures

    This article shows the basic data for global warming in pictures and graphs. It covers from the ice ages to current changes in the Earth. Read more