Climate

Smithsonian Accused of Altering Exhibit
The Smithsonian Institution toned down an exhibit on climate change in the Arctic for fear of angering Congress and the Bush administration, says a former administrator at the museum. >> Read the Full Article
Astronauts Recall View Before Earth Day
The rarest view in humanity -- Earth from afar -- moves many of the lucky few observers to tears and gives them a new appreciation of that blue marble we all call home. For Earth Day this year -- at a time when perhaps some perspective is needed -- The Associated Press asked space travelers to recall what it's like to see Earth from above. >> Read the Full Article
Study Shows Sudden Sea Level Surges Threaten One Billion
More than one billion people live in low-lying areas where a sudden surge in sea level could prove as disastrous as the 2004 Asian tsunami, according to new research presented Thursday. >> Read the Full Article
UN Lauds Al Gore, Environment Leaders at Green Awards
The United Nations named former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Olympics chief Jacques Rogge as recipients of environmental awards on Thursday, and urged more action to stop global warming. >> Read the Full Article
World Needs To Axe Greenhouse Gases by 80 Percent, Report Says
The world will have to axe greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050, more deeply than planned, to have an even chance of curbing global warming in line with European Union goals, researchers said on Thursday. >> Read the Full Article
Canada Mulls Diluting Emissions Targets
As recently as last week Canadian officials mulled whether to weaken the government's commitment to cut emissions of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, according to a leaked document. >> Read the Full Article
Third World Crops Get $37.5 Million Gene Storage Aid
A $37.5 million seed storage plan will help safeguard crops vital for developing nations from global warming and other threats, the head of a U.N.-backed scheme said on Thursday. >> Read the Full Article
EPA Proposing Limits to Lawnmower Emissions To Stem Pollution
Those polluting engine-powered mowers that are a staple of suburban lawn care would become much cleaner under emission limits proposed Tuesday. Walk-behind and riding mowers and other garden equipment account for up to 10 percent of summertime smog-forming emissions from mobile sources in some parts of the country. >> Read the Full Article
Researchers Debate Warming, Hurricanes
Many researchers believe warming is causing the storms to get stronger, while others aren't so sure. Now, a new study raises the possibility that global warming might even make it harder for hurricanes to form. >> Read the Full Article
EPA Chief Says Bush Climate Policy Working
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency said Monday the growth of greenhouse gases by less than 1 percent in 2005 shows the administration's program to address global warming "is delivering real results." The pronouncement by EPA Administrator Dave Johnson brought a quick response from some environmentalists. >> Read the Full Article