http://www.blueglo.be/ Stories of our changing climate and the consequences for human, animal and plant populations are becoming ever more common. It is also becoming common for any perceived change in the environment to be attributed to Global Warming, something which is not necessarily always the case: one weather event does not a climate make. However, a pattern of weather events and other changes that are sufficient to establish a trend can, and are, indicative of what is happening to our world. So here you'll find the news we've gathered of observed or anticipated changes in our climate - over time, the number of these will let us start to see patterns and trends, which we'll report on editorially. Stories of our changing climate and the consequences for human, animal and plant populations are becoming ever more common. It is also becoming common for any perceived change in the environment to be attributed to Global Warming, something which is not necessarily always the case: one weather event does not a climate make. However, a pattern of weather events and other changes that are sufficient to establish a trend can, and are, indicative of what is happening to our world. So here you'll find the news we've gathered of observed or anticipated changes in our climate - over time, the number of these will let us start to see patterns and trends, which we'll report on editorially. no en-gb Copyright 1999-2008, Richard Harris Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:28:48 +0100 60 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Change http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.two-worlds.com/images/pov_logo_itunes.jpg http://www.two-worlds.com/podcasts.html 150 118 Technology & Ubiquity Podcasts Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Sea ice in the Arctic appears to have passed its minimum extent, scientists say, without breaking last year's record.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team No 2008 record for Arctic sea ice Sea ice in the Arctic appears to have passed its minimum extent, scientists say, without breaking last year's record.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/no_2008_record_for_arctic_sea.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/no_2008_record_for_arctic_sea.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean has shrunk to the second smallest area on record, despite 2008's "natural" summer conditions. The ice may disappear in the summer within a couple of decades, experts say.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Arctic Ice in "Death Spiral," Is Near Record Low The sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean has shrunk to the second smallest area on record, despite 2008's "natural" summer conditions. The ice may disappear in the summer within a couple of decades, experts say.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/arctic_ice_in_death_spiral_is.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/arctic_ice_in_death_spiral_is.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Arctic sea ice may well have reached its lowest volumes ever, as summer ice coverage of the Arctic Sea looks set to be close to last year's record lows, with thinner ice overall. Final figures on minimum ice coverage for... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Arctic Sea Ice At Lowest Recorded Level Ever Arctic sea ice may well have reached its lowest volumes ever, as summer ice coverage of the Arctic Sea looks set to be close to last year's record lows, with thinner ice overall. Final figures on minimum ice coverage for... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/arctic_sea_ice_at_lowest_recor.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/arctic_sea_ice_at_lowest_recor.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The recent dramatic melting and breakup of a few huge Greenland glaciers have fueled public concerns over the impact of global climate change, but that isn't the island's biggest problem. A new study shows that the dozens of much smaller... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Small Glaciers -- Not Large -- Account For Most Of Greenland's Recent Loss Of Ice, Study Shows The recent dramatic melting and breakup of a few huge Greenland glaciers have fueled public concerns over the impact of global climate change, but that isn't the island's biggest problem. A new study shows that the dozens of much smaller... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/small_glaciers_not_large_accou.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/small_glaciers_not_large_accou.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 If you think your allergies are bad now, hold on to your handkerchief. Global warming is bound to make them worse... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Allergies Getting Worse? Blame Global Warming If you think your allergies are bad now, hold on to your handkerchief. Global warming is bound to make them worse... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/allergies_getting_worse_blame.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/allergies_getting_worse_blame.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 As climate change heats the oceans, storms will brew more intensely, a new study says -- but that doesn't mean we can't be prepared... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Is Global Warming Worsening Hurricanes? As climate change heats the oceans, storms will brew more intensely, a new study says -- but that doesn't mean we can't be prepared... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/is_global_warming_worsening_hu.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/is_global_warming_worsening_hu.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Mother Nature's calendar has been showing increasingly less resemblance to the seasonal patterns of the past, with tangible effects on both humans and the natural environment. Pollen-releasing grasses, shrubs and trees have started to appear earlier, expanding the hay fever... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Phenology: The Effects of Climate Change on Ecosystem Health Mother Nature's calendar has been showing increasingly less resemblance to the seasonal patterns of the past, with tangible effects on both humans and the natural environment. Pollen-releasing grasses, shrubs and trees have started to appear earlier, expanding the hay fever... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/phenology_the_effects_of_clima.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/phenology_the_effects_of_clima.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Researchers from the University of Murcia have demonstrated the vulnerability of the Mar Menor coastal lagoon to climate change. As a result of an up to 5°C increase in water temperatures over the next few years, this pioneering study shows... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Ecological Status Of Spain's Mar Menor Lagoon Will Deteriorate As Waters Warm, Researchers Predict Researchers from the University of Murcia have demonstrated the vulnerability of the Mar Menor coastal lagoon to climate change. As a result of an up to 5°C increase in water temperatures over the next few years, this pioneering study shows... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/ecological_status_of_spains_ma.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/ecological_status_of_spains_ma.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Rare southern species of birds are on the increase in the British Isles as a result of climatic change, researchers report.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team European Birds Flock To Warming Britain, While Some Northern Species Not Faring As Well Rare southern species of birds are on the increase in the British Isles as a result of climatic change, researchers report.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/european_birds_flock_to_warmin.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/european_birds_flock_to_warmin.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A new study indicates that warmer oceans can lead to a severe over-proportion of males in some species, posing a risk of extinction... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Global Warming's Fish-Sex Effect A new study indicates that warmer oceans can lead to a severe over-proportion of males in some species, posing a risk of extinction... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/global_warmings_fishsex_effect.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/global_warmings_fishsex_effect.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 It is the increasingly rapid melting of the Arctic sea ice which is opening up the possibility of the once frozen wasteland providing a natural resources and minerals bonanza The future of the Arctic will be less white wilderness, more... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Riches in the Arctic: the new oil race - The Independent It is the increasingly rapid melting of the Arctic sea ice which is opening up the possibility of the once frozen wasteland providing a natural resources and minerals bonanza The future of the Arctic will be less white wilderness, more... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/riches_in_the_arctic_the_new_o.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/riches_in_the_arctic_the_new_o.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 A melting glacier in the Tian Mountains in western China is having a knock-on effect on local people... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Gallery: Life in the shadow of China's melting glacier A melting glacier in the Tian Mountains in western China is having a knock-on effect on local people... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/gallery_life_in_the_shadow_of.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/gallery_life_in_the_shadow_of.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Jonathan Watts visits the Tian Mountains in western China, where the glaciers are melting because of global warming... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Video: China's melting glacier Jonathan Watts visits the Tian Mountains in western China, where the glaciers are melting because of global warming... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/video_chinas_melting_glacier.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/video_chinas_melting_glacier.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Urumqi No1 Glacier has lost more than 20% of its volume since 1962 thanks to temperature increase of almost 1C... BlueGlobe Editorial Team China: Melting glacier leaves world's worst polluter with no room for doubt Urumqi No1 Glacier has lost more than 20% of its volume since 1962 thanks to temperature increase of almost 1C... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/china_melting_glacier_leaves_w.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/china_melting_glacier_leaves_w.html Change Change Climate News Climate News Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Arctic may get some temporary relief from global warming if the annual North American wildfire season intensifies, according to a new study. Smoke transported to the Arctic from northern forest fires may cool the surface for several weeks to... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Northern Wildfire Smoke May Cast Shadow On Arctic Warming The Arctic may get some temporary relief from global warming if the annual North American wildfire season intensifies, according to a new study. Smoke transported to the Arctic from northern forest fires may cool the surface for several weeks to... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/northern_wildfire_smoke_may_ca.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/northern_wildfire_smoke_may_ca.html Change Change Climate News Climate News