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Powerful storms kill 6 people in U.S. Southeast
Powerful storms kill 6 people, after a cold front triggered bad weather across the U.S. South and Southeast on November 16, 2011.
November 18, 2011
Frank Wentz: Will global warming bring more rain?
As our climate warms, we might be in for a wetter world. EarthSky spoke with climate scientist Frank Wentz about whether global warming will bring more rain.
November 17, 2011
Caught on camera: Five rare cat species in Sumatra
Camera traps capture images of rare wild cat species in Sumatra, and the World Wildlife Fund calls for protection of a forest corridor near Bukit Tigapuluh.
November 17, 2011
Severe weather across the United States
Cold air across Canada pushing south is causing severe weather and roller coaster temperatures, as the weather transitions from fall to winter.
November 16, 2011
Frog trade linked to killer amphibian disease
The global frog trade - and toad trade - might have helped create and spread a deadly fungal disease has now spread globally.
November 15, 2011
China air pollution from space
NASA satellite imagery shows China air pollution, a haze over eastern China, coinciding with reports of hazardous air pollution.
November 15, 2011
Abrupt climate change possible in coming years
EarthSky spoke with Richard Alley, a Penn State geologist and winner of a 2011 Heinz Award for his work on abrupt climate change.
November 14, 2011
Top 10 countries most at risk from climate change
A British risk analysis firm outlines the 10 countries most at risk of the impact of climate change. As expected, it shows the poorest will suffer most.
November 13, 2011
White spruce in Alaska grows fast in hotter climate
Satellite images show dying vegetation and wildfires across Alaska, Canada and Russia. So scientists were surprised to find fast-growing white spruce.
November 12, 2011
Researchers link warming ocean to Amazon fires
Expect more fires in the Amazon and throughout South America due to Earth's warming ocean. And find a good video in this post.
November 12, 2011
