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Powerful summer storm in Arctic reduces sea ice
Sea ice in the Arctic in 2012 already appeared to be heading for a new record low. Then in early August, a long-lasting and powerful storm pushed through the Arctic.
September 6, 2012
Massive methane gas stores could sit beneath Antarctica
If Antarctica's ice sheets continue to thin as the climate warms, stores of the potent greenhouse gas could be released to the atmosphere, researchers say.
September 5, 2012
Earthquake in Philippines triggers tsunami warnings in Asia
This strong undersea earthquake triggered tsunami warnings along coastlines in much of Asia. No immediate reports of damage or injury.
August 31, 2012
Invasional meltdown?
The ‘invasional meltdown’ theory says the establishment of one invasive species in a new environment makes it easier for other non-native species to invade.
August 30, 2012
Melting in Greenland sets new record before end of melting season
By August 8, melting in Greenland was more than in the entire melting season of 2010, which previously held the record for greatest melting in one year.
August 30, 2012
Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in southeast Louisiana
Hurricane Isaac made landfall in southeast Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish, near the mouth of the Mississippi River. Maximum sustained winds 80 miles per hour.
August 28, 2012
Antarctic Peninsula primed for melt after warming
Antarctic Peninsula is primed for melting. What we are seeing is consistent with a human-induced warming on top of a natural one, say researchers.
August 28, 2012
Magazine Mountain shagreen snail is winning race against extinction
The Magazine Mountain shagreen snail may soon become the first invertebrate to be removed from the Endangered Species List. Read the success story here.
August 28, 2012
Skin cancer found in fish for the first time
The disease is remarkably similar to skin cancer found in humans and the scientists think UV radiation from the sun is the likely cause.
August 28, 2012
Tropical Storm Isaac update for August 28
Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to make landfall late Tuesday or Wednesday, which is the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It's a much weaker storm.
August 28, 2012
