Nature

1. Save our satellites

   By Lisa Moore Posted Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:50pm PDT for climate411

   

   Satellites provide more than pretty pictures. Crucial data about climate change depends on continuous high-quality satellite imaging. Unfortunately, this data stream is threatened by budget cuts and lack of political support. Read full post »

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2. Gambling on the climate

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent James Hrynyshyn Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:09pm PDT for forecastearth

   

   A roulette player might win three or four bets in a row, but that doesn't change the odds. Eventually the casino will win. Likewise, as long as humans continue to add CO2 to the atmosphere, the planet will continue to warm. Read full post »

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3. Helping animals and plants survive climate change

   By Lisa Moore Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:58am PDT for climate411

   

   Leading biologists suggest moving species to new homes to prevent extinction as their original habitats are destroyed by global warming. Read full post »

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4. Farming soils for CO2 storage

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:27am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Restored wetlands could naturally store CO2, according to California researchers. But how much acreage would this require, and what are the long-term effects? Read full post »

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5. Arctic expedition for climate action

   By Fred Krupp Posted Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:03am PDT for climate411

   

   Over 100 business leaders, environmentalists, journalists, and activists visit the North Pole to see the effects of climate change first-hand. Read full post »

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6. Kitties love the planet, too

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:15am PDT for greenpicks

   

   Kittens who care about climate change now have a website to call their own. Read full post »

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7. Geo-engineering: A lobotomy for the planet?

   By Hank Green Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:13pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Pouring tons of calcium hydroxide into the oceans in an attempt to decrease the CO2 in the atmosphere might not be the best idea. Read full post »

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8. Sizzle: A documentary/mockumentary about climate change

   By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:09am PDT for forecastearth

   

   Scientist/filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson knows that the last thing the world needs is another parade of boring talking heads droning on about carbon dioxide levels. His movie is anything but. Read full post »

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9. USDA may choose crops over the environment

   By Lisa Moore Posted Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:37am PDT for climate411

   The U.S. Department of Agriculture is under pressure to open conservation lands for farming -- even though the areas are ecologically fragile and food yields would be low. Read full post »

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10. Coral reefs in decline

    By Rod Fujita Posted Wed Jul 9, 2008 8:47am PDT for climate411

    

    New report from NOAA scientists links climate change with damage to coral reefs. But these resilient habitats can come back if we reduce CO2 emissions. Read full post »

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