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Joseph Pawlik on sponge overgrowth in the Caribbean
More than half of what used to be coral reefs are now covered with sponges and algae.
November 21, 2011
Do you favor research on intentionally changing Earth’s climate?
A survey finds that people in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. largely support this research but are cautious about implementing intentional climate changes.
November 20, 2011
Extreme weather expected with climate change
A new IPCC summary report suggests that extreme weather events - heat waves, heavy rains, coastal flooding - will worsen in this century as climate warms.
November 20, 2011
Tom Neumann: Is East Antarctica warming or cooling?
East Antarctica is so cold and remote, it's difficult to measure temperatures there. As yet, there's no definitive answer on whether it's warming or cooling.
November 19, 2011
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
