Global Warming

Rim Fire the latest record-breaker in year of unrelenting disasters

September 3, 2013 By Blake Skylar

As the changing climate continues to trigger disaster and disruption, California's Rim Fire, which has burned 235,841 acres, is the latest to be added to this year's list of brushfires.

World scientists’ report will sound new climate alarm

August 21, 2013 By Marc Brodine

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is in the process of finalizing its next report, due to be released in four volumes between Fall 2013 and Spring 2014.

Wildfire cuts path of death and destruction through Arizona

July 2, 2013 By Blake Skylar

The fire in Yarnell, Arizona, claimed the lives of 19 firefighters, burned 8,374 acres, and laid waste to hundreds of homes. And more firefighters are currently risking their lives to tame this blaze .

Obama climate change speech important, but just a step

June 26, 2013 By Marc Brodine

Obama argued for the necessity of tackling climate change. Al Gore said it was the "best presidential address on climate" ever.

Miami could become “American Atlantis;” Obama talks climate

June 25, 2013 By Blake Skylar

Even if slashing carbon output won't prevent the floodpocalypse that awaits Miami, it will certainly help. And President Obama made significant headway on that front today at a speech in Georgetown University.