Articles related to "Climate Patterns"

Climatologists study data using specific terms to describe climate change. Climatologists use climate norms, ice cores and climate models to determine predictions.

NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening.

The Pacific Ocean is affected by two major climate cycles.

What climate and other environmental changes loom on the horizon due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and how will these changes affect earth and life?

Year-round color, rich greenery, and bright, flashy blooms are available to gardeners who live in dry climates, such as the southwestern United States.

Recent observations show that many of the world's glaciers are shrinking as global atmospheric and ocean temperatures increase at an alarming rate.

Ongoing droughts in southeastern Australia may be caused by cyclic currents in the Indian Ocean being stuck in one direction, according to new climate research.

California had many native plants prior to the arrival of the Europeans; however, many of the indigenous plant species found in California may now be under threat.

BirdLife International identifies 218 endemic bird areas where it's particularly important to focus on conservation of birds, habitat, and biodiversity.

Winter 2008 is likely to see variable weather across the USA, as the absence of a El Nino or La NIna event make it harder for forecasters to find clues to weather trends.

Global warming means more than just rising temperatures. It affects ice caps, coastal communities, and marine creatures.

Using state early learning standards for preschool classroom lesson planning is a great way to influence educational outcomes.

Market demand for sustainable palm oil has forced the palm oil industry to consider abandoning past production practices, but motivation for change is still lacking.

With climate change often featured in news headlines, it is important to understand the scientific terms and research behind the policy debate.