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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:29:00 GMT

Did Climate Change Drive Human Evolution?

There's a plan afoot among evolutionary scientists to launch a big new project to look back in time and find out how climate change over millions of years affected human evolution. A panel of experts from the National Academy of Sciences in Washington,
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:29:00 GMT

Flying fox exodus to escape Queensland floods (ABC)

Flooding in Queensland has caused a huge increase in the number of flying foxes at Yarra Bend, in Melbourne.The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) estimates the bat population has almost doubled to 52,000.The head of wildlife management
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:07:00 GMT

More than 10,000 houses collapse as rainstorm and blizzard hit Xinjiang

More than 11,000 houses have collapsed in Yining County, the most seriously damaged area by blizzard and rainstorm in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, local authorities said Sunday. The county government has sent 950 tents of its 1,000
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:02:00 GMT

Our Towns: The High Price of Keeping the Lights on in a Storm

For virtually everyone in New York and its suburbs, the power is back on. But after the in February and the even more of March, many people asked an obvious question: We cant do better than this? Or more specifically: In a wireless, microwave,
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:58:00 GMT

Severe weather forecast for South and lower North Island

BATTLING THE AUSSIES... AND THE WINDIES: Groundstaff struggle to contain the covers during 120km winds at the test match between the Black Caps and Australia at the Basin Reserve. Severe gales powerful enough to damage trees and power lines are forecast
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:54:00 GMT

Flying fox exodus to escape Queensland floods

Flooding in Queensland has caused a huge increase in the number of flying foxes at Yarra Bend, in Melbourne. The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) estimates the bat population has almost doubled to 52,000. The head of wildlife management
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:52:00 GMT

ADB Hosts Climate Investment Forum to Scale Up Asia's Response to Climate Change

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Senior government officials and climate change experts from around the world will gather in the Philippines this week to discuss financial measures to help developing countries mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:32:00 GMT

£194,000 boost to tackle surface water flooding in the North East

North East North West Yorkshire and the Humber East Midlands West Midlands East London South East South West Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (North East) The North East received a £194,000 boost to help
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:05:00 GMT

Storm warning, flash flooding forecast (The West Australian)

A severe thunderstorm is expected to hit a wife area of the State this afternoon, with warnings of flash flooding and hail. The Weather Bureau warns residents in the Central West, Lower West, Central Wheat Belt, western Great Southern and south-west
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:02:00 GMT

ECOWAS panel okays climate change roadmap

Known as the 'Framework of Strategic Guidelines on the Reduction of Vulnerability and Adaptability to Climate Change in West Africa,' the document sets the tone for the development and building of capacities for the region on resilience and adaptation
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:45:00 GMT

Warning that next parliament is last chance to stop climate change

THE next parliament will be the last chance for politicians to stop runaway climate change, business, environmental and charity leaders warn today.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:39:00 GMT

Downpour Causes Flash Floods

PETALING JAYA: A late evening downpour here yesterday seemed to answer the prayers of many who could not take the scorching heat of the day but for some it did not come without woes. The downpour in several areas caused flash floods and brought traffic
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:38:00 GMT

Brewing storm spotted near Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines--The weather bureau on Monday confirmed that a possible storm is brewing in eastern Mindanao which may become the first storm of the year and in the middle of El Nino too. In an interview, the weather chief of the Philippine
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:23:00 GMT

Storm warning risk (ABC)

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that some parts of the state will hit by severe thunderstorms after heavy rain in the mid-west and Gascoyne.Heavy rain in the past 24 hours has seen 50-60 millimetres of rainfall north of Perth around Mount
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:16:00 GMT

Relief efforts to hurricane affected areas continue

The National Disaster Management Office is urging those who have been affected by the recent hurricane to bear with them as they work to distribute supplies and complete restoration works. DISMAC Operations Officer Anthony Blake says all those who were
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:05:00 GMT

More snow falling in Okla., Ark. spring blizzard

The National Weather Service said there was moderate to heavy snow across northeast Oklahoma, northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri, with some places reporting 8 to 12 inches of snow. The snow and rain was expected to end later Sunday. The storm
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:02:00 GMT

Do We Need To See Climate Change To Believe It?

James Balog says that 95% of the glaciers in the world (outside of Antarctica) are shrinking or retreating, and he has the photos to prove it. Balog runs the , which "uses time-lapse photography, conventional photography, and video to the rapid changes
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:45:00 GMT

More Snow Falling In Okla., Ark. Spring Blizzard

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:44:00 GMT

Storm warning risk

Perth's long dry spell is set to be broken with thunderstorms predicted this afternoon (file) The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that some parts of the state will hit by severe thunderstorms after heavy rain in the mid-west and Gascoyne. Heavy rain in
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:39:00 GMT

Downpour causes flash floods

PETALING JAYA: A late evening downpour here yesterday seemed to answer the prayers of many who could not take the scorching heat of the day but for some it did not come without woes. The downpour in several areas caused flash floods and brought traffic
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:23:00 GMT

Desert storm blankets most of North China

Residents in North China and their pets covered up to avoid breathing in the dust, which doctors warned can affect the eyes and respiratory system. photos by qI TA & xinhuaIs expanding desertification raising the severity of sandstorms? Cao Li and Hu
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:22:00 GMT

Flowers losing scent due to climate change

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:17:00 GMT

10,000-odd houses collapse in blizzard-hit Xinjiang

More than 11,000 houses have collapsed in Yining County, the most seriously damaged area by blizzard and rainstorm in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, local authorities said Sunday. The county government has sent 950 tents of its 1,000
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:11:00 GMT

Flood of interest in extreme weather alerts

ALMOST 10,000 households have signed up for a Brisbane City Council-run natural disaster early warning system.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:09:00 GMT

Flood of interest in extreme weather alerts

ALMOST 10,000 households have signed up for a Brisbane City Council-run natural disaster early warning system. The council partnered with the Australian Early Warning Network last December to offer residents access to free extreme weather warning alerts
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:43:00 GMT

Severe weather hits south

Workmen on the roof of a recently built Te Anau property yesterday morning after a violent storm hit the area overnight blowing most of the metal roof into the front yard. Relevant offers LATEST: Severe gales powerful enough to damage trees and power
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:42:00 GMT

Madagascar: Tropical storm Hubert leaves dozens dead and thousands affected

Tsimba Joël recovers what is left of his house and belongings in the commune of Tsiatosika in eastern Madagascar. MANANJARY DISTRICT, Madagascar, 19 March 2010 – One week after tropical storm Hubert wreaked havoc on the coastal towns of south-eastern
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:24:00 GMT

Sabres-Hurricanes Sums, HKN

First Period_1, Buffalo, Connolly 16 (Vanek, Roy), 13:47 (pp). Penalties_Rivet, Buf (slashing), 9:00; Butler, Buf (roughing), 9:00; Ruutu, Car (roughing), 9:00; Pitkanen, Car (cross-checking), 12:30. Second Period_2, Buffalo, Hecht 18 (Pominville,
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:14:00 GMT

More than 10,000 houses collapse as rainstorm and blizzard hit Xinjiang

More than 11,000 houses have collapsed in Yining County, the most seriously damaged area by blizzard and rainstorm in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, local authorities said Sunday. The county government has sent 950 tents of its 1,000
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Cars, bombs and climate change

FOR the better part of a decade, I have upset many climate activists by pointing out that there are far better ways to stop global warming than trying to persuade governments to force or bribe their citizens into slashing their reliance on fuels that
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:58:00 GMT