Climate Change
Barn owls face armageddon
January 27, 2014The barn owl population has declined from use of agricultural poisons and rat and mouse baits so popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
Read moreCold? Really, it’s warmer than ever
January 8, 2014Winters have been warming rapidly in the majority of the continental 48 states since 1970. And, take note Chicago and other Midwest readers: The coldest states are warming the fastest.
Read moreWorse than we thought: Climate uncertainties turning into harsh facts
January 2, 2014Beware uncertainty! It can cut both ways - something the climate change deniers want us to ignore at our peril.
Read moreTop 10 environmental issues of 2013
December 20, 2013Let's take a look at 10 of the biggest environmental issues of 2013 and see what lessons can be learned from them going forward.
Read moreEnvironmental groups walk out of Warsaw talks
November 22, 2013The talks have stuttered over several issues, particularly whether rich nations should pay developing countries for losses suffered due to the effects of climate change and a lack of pledges to cut emissions.
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