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Feb 21, 2012 Earth 11 Comments

Peter Gleick steps forward as spark to Heartland climate Denial Gate

Scientist Peter Gleick has admitted to soliciting and receiving materials from the Heartland Institute under someone else’s name.

Giovanna landfall visible 730pm 2.13.2012
Feb 16, 2012 Earth 1 Comment

Cyclone Giovanna kills at least 15 people

Cyclone Giovanna pushed into Madagascar as a 120 mph storm killing at least 15 people and leaving thousands homeless.

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Feb 13, 2012 Earth 40 Comments

Strong Cyclone Giovanna approaches Madagascar

Dangerous Cyclone Giovanna will push into Madagascar as a strong cyclone on February 13, 2012. All residents should take all warnings seriously and prepare now!

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Feb 10, 2012 Earth Leave a comment

NWS upgrades to dual-polarization radar for better look at precipitation, tornadoes

All National Weather Service offices in the U.S. will upgrade their Doppler radar to dual-polarization radar. Here’s why that will provide better forecasts.

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Feb 06, 2012 Earth 6 Comments

Stormchaser Andy Gabrielson 1987 – 2012

Andy Gabrielson was known for his amazing footage documenting severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. His valuable information helped save many lives.

Image Credit: Kelly Keene
Feb 05, 2012 Earth 2 Comments

Deadly cold wave in Europe, heavy snowfall in midwestern U.S.

A week-long cold wave has hit Europe, with over 200 dead. While most of U.S. has been mild in winter 2012, heavy snowfall hit in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska.

Snow depth on February 1, 2012. Image Credit: NOHRSC
Feb 03, 2012 Earth 4 Comments

A mild winter across the United States

January 2012 is listed as the third least-snowy January for the contiguous United States since snow records began in 1966. Where will February be ranked?

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Feb 02, 2012 Earth 23 Comments

Groundhog Day 2012: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

Each year on February 2, Groundhog Day, the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether spring will arrive early or late. How accurate is Phil for 2012?

Tropical Cyclone Iggy pushing southeast near northwestern Australia. Image Credit: CIMSS
Jan 27, 2012 Earth 1 Comment

Tropical Cyclone Iggy triggered Indonesian tornadoes

Tropical Cyclone Iggy, which was responsible for producing tornadoes across Indonesia, will brush by Western Australia and produce heavy rain and storm surge.

Funso on 1 26 2012
Jan 26, 2012 Earth 1 Comment

Cyclone Funso not fun for Mozambique coast

Cyclone Funso, the fifth named storm of the 2012 Indian Cyclone season, formed off the coast of Mozambique and developed into a major hurricane.