Climate Science
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How dry is California? So dry that taps might actually stop running
California is headed for a fourth year of drought, and the state climatologist says the situation is "pretty grim." Thanks, climate change.
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Overpumping groundwater contributes to rising sea levels
Groundwater depletion in the U.S. contributed about an eighth of an inch to global sea-level rise.
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A second giant blob of Antarctic ice is getting ready to drown us
Remember last year's disturbing news about the West Antarctic ice sheet collapsing? Wait until you hear what's happening to a huge Antarctic glacier.
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Climate change is baking Alaska
Alaska is the canary in the climate coal mine, and that bird is in trouble.
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Shrinkage: Arctic ponds are the new George Costanzas
Climate change is leading to fewer and smaller ponds on Alaska's Barrow Peninsula.
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This chafing ice sheet is making us really uncomfortable
A new model of the West Antarctic ice sheet shows friction's role in keeping the giant slab from collapsing.
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Underwater, melting glaciers are louder than a symphony of chainsaws
It turns out that bubbles in melting glaciers are causing quite a ruckus.
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Los Angeles kids finally get a breath of fresh air
L.A. air pollution is down, and L.A. kids' lung capacity is up. Fancy that!
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Climate change is messing with leaves, and leaves are messing back
Climate change is basically like Mr. Miyagi, only a jerk.
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Polar bear strikes back at James Inhofe, eats his ball
Happy National Polar Bear Day! James Inhofe celebrated with a snowball fight on the Senate floor.