Climate Change : Science World Report

Sep 30, 2014 01:16 PM EDT

Massive California Drought Linked to Climate Change

It turns out that California's drought may be due to climate change.

Sep 27, 2014 07:42 AM EDT

Young Sea Stars May Suffer from Ocean Acidification More Than Adults

As our climate changes and more CO2 enters the atmosphere, the oceans are becoming more acidic. Now, scientists have found that young sea stars from the Baltic Sea suffer more from the effects of ocean acidification than adults.

Sep 26, 2014 09:08 AM EDT

How Climate Change is Impacting Global Forests: Trees Reveal New Changes

As our climate changes, forest ecosystems around the world are also changing. Now, 107 collaborators have taken a look at trees around the world in order to examine how 59 forests from 24 countries are changing.

Sep 26, 2014 08:04 AM EDT

Grassland Prairies are Under Threat from Growing Trees

Grassland prairies may be under a new and unusual threat. It's not from animals; it's not from humans. Instead, the threat comes from trees and shrubs.

Sep 25, 2014 09:02 AM EDT

An Insect's Fear of Hungry Predators Limits the Beneficial Impacts of Climate Change

Scientists have discovered that insects' fear of their predators ultimately limits how fast they grow, which could be an important factor to take into account when monitoring how insects might react to climate change.

Sep 23, 2014 09:51 AM EDT

Public Health Hazards May Rise with Climate Change Temperatures

Want better health? Then taking action when it comes to climate change may be the answer. Scientists have found that the number of hot days in Eastern and Midwestern U.S. cities may triple by mid-century, which could drastically impact health.

Sep 22, 2014 12:20 PM EDT

Arctic Sea Ice Removes CO2 from the Atmosphere with Delicate Frost Flowers

Scientists have found that sea ice actually removes CO2 from the atmosphere with the help of frost flowers and as it retreats, more gas may be released.

Sep 22, 2014 11:39 AM EDT

Dwindling Winds from Climate Change May Tip Predator-Prey Balance

While rising temperatures and shifting precipitation may get most of the attention, climate change can also impact wind patterns which, in turn, could alter predator-prey relationships.

Sep 22, 2014 09:03 AM EDT

The Most Vulnerable Populations to Climate Change: Floods, Droughts and Extreme Weather

While climate change can benefit some locations, other areas are more at risk. Now, scientists have taken a look at which sections of the world's population are left most at risk to food shortages and extreme weather events.

Sep 22, 2014 08:05 AM EDT

Climate Change May Cause Warming Above 2 Degrees: Dwindling Chances for Climate Goal

As our climate continues to change and as carbon dioxide emissions continue to mount, scientists are becoming less and less optimistic about our chances to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius.

Sep 19, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

Brilliant Autumn Hues May Last Longer with Climate Change: Fall Foliage Persists

As autumn sweeps across the United States, the leaves on trees are bursting into brilliant red and gold and orange hues. Now, scientists have found that this season may be lasting a little longer.

Sep 16, 2014 12:44 PM EDT

Warm Gulf Stream Kept Flowing Even During the Last Ice Age

It turns out that the Gulf Stream, the warm North Atlantic current that flows into the Nordic seas, wasn't all that affected by the last Ice Age. Scientists have found that this current continued to flow, despite previous theories that it actually ceased to function.