Water levels in the Great Lakes are falling. For example, Lake Ontario is about seven inches below where it was a year ago. As water levels fall shipping companies face millions in additional costs.
South Struggles to Cope With Drought
Georgia’s governor declared a state of emergency for 85 counties
Environmental Laws Waived to Press Work on Border Fence
The homeland security secretary waived several environmental laws to continue building a border fence through a national conservation area in Arizona.
Rising Seas Will Swamp America's Shores
Scientists predict 1-m sea level rise within 50 years.
White House Cuts to Climate Testimony Raise Questions
White House edits CDC testimony on the health risks of climate change.
Lonely Planet
This brief article describes the how satellite imagery can deliver the not-so-good news.
Critiques of a Climate Bill
Connecticut Independent Joseph Lieberman and Virginia Republican John Warner, have launched major legislation on climate change that sets a marker for Congress and directly challenges the Bush administration.
An Architect of "The System of Systems"
The hat collection overtaking his corner office two blocks from the White House says much of Conrad Lautenbacher’s interests. The caps are mementos of a decorated 40-year Navy career and also from his current job, where part of it is running oceanographic and fisheries vessels, including underwater robots.
Offsetting carbon dioxide emissions through minesoil reclamation
About 5.4 billion tons of coal is burned each year worldwide, and it is the single largest fuel source for the generation of electricity world wide. About 40% of the electricity in the world and 50% in U.S. comes from coal. Coal burning generates about a third of the world’s CO2 emissions.
The Future Is Drying Up
The West is the fastest-growing part of the country. It’s also the driest. And climate change could be making matters much, much worse.