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Study shows waves in southern California, north Pacific more powerful over last 50 years

Research shows waves in southern California and the North Pacific have increased in size and intensity over the past half century due to stronger wind and storm activity. The approach direction of winter ocean swells has rotated from northwesterly to westerly, reducing natural sheltering effects and increasing direct impacts on the coast.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalBulletin of the American Meteorological Society·DateOct 15, 2001

Wealth of nations depends on Jack Frost, research finds

Researchers at Purdue University link economic growth to annual hard frosts, finding that temperate areas have historically had less disease and better agricultural productivity. Frost enables the build-up of organic matter in fertile topsoil, allowing for richer agricultural success.

SourcePurdue University·JournalJournal of Economic Growth·DateSep 17, 2001
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Earth is becoming a greener greenhouse

Satellite data confirms that plant life above 40 degrees north latitude has been growing more vigorously since 1981, with Eurasia showing more pronounced greening than North America. The existing vegetation has increased in density, but the area of vegetation has not extended.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·DateSep 4, 2001

Extreme precipitation linked to waterborne disease outbreaks

Research found that heavy rainfall precedes most waterborne disease outbreaks in the US, with extreme precipitation levels increasing outbreak risk. The study analyzed data from 1948-1994 and found a significant association between precipitation and waterborne disease outbreaks.

SourceJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health·JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health·DateJul 31, 2001

System would harness GPS signals to study environment

A new technique uses GPS signals to collect environmental data, reducing the size and cost of instrumentation. The system is promising for studying ocean-related conditions and global climate change, with potential applications in satellite systems and unmanned aerial vehicles.

SourcePurdue University·DateJul 2, 2001
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Warmer climates favour the birth of boys

Research analyzing births in Malta and Western Europe from 1890 to 1995 found a strong association between lower birth rates for boys and colder climates. The study suggests that warmer climates favor the birth of boys, possibly due to temperature affecting fertility and sex ratios at birth.

SourceBMJ Specialty Journals·JournalJournal of Epidemiology and Community Health·DateMar 14, 2000

Record breaking temperatures seen as evidence of faster rate of global warming

Researchers at NOAA's National Climate Data Center found evidence that the rate of global warming is accelerating, with recent record high temperatures surpassing expectations. The study analyzed data from 1997 to 1999 and concluded that the rate of warming since 1976 is greater than previously predicted.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateFeb 21, 2000

NASA Langley Research Center 1999 Fall AGU tip sheet

Researchers discuss seasonal cycles of air exchange, improved models for water vapor, and aerosol levels rising. They also examine the decay rate of aerosols in models versus satellite observations and their impact on Earth's climate.

SourceNASA/Langley Research Center·DateDec 7, 1999
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Arctic sea ice shows 'striking' decline since 1960s

Scientists have reported a striking decline in Arctic sea ice thickness since the 1960s, with an average reduction of 4.3 feet. The study analyzed data from three autumn cruises and found a perennial ice cover of 1-3 meters, significantly thinner than previous estimates.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateNov 14, 1999

Scientists Present 1998 Earth-Temperature Trends

The study adds 1998 data to a two-decade global temperature trend, showing significant warming in the troposphere and cooling in the lower stratosphere. The results contradict past claims that the lower tropospheric data show no warming trend.

SourceNASA/Marshall Space Flight Center--Space Sciences Laboratory·DateJan 12, 1999

New Analysis Of Global Temperature: Year-to-Year Correlations Reveal Human Fingerprint

A new statistical analysis of 115 years of global temperature data strengthens the argument that human-caused emissions are warming the earth's atmosphere. The study found strong year-to-year correlations between actual temperature data and simulations from two leading computer models, indicating a consistent long-term trend.

SourceNational Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research·JournalScience·DateNov 26, 1998

U.S. Energy Department Opens Climate Research

The US Energy Department has established a long-term climate research station on Nauru in the Central Pacific Ocean. The facility will collect data on the sun's energy transmission, absorption, and reflection in the tropics, focusing on cloud effects on heating and cooling the atmosphere.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·DateNov 19, 1998
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Satellite Images Show Chunk Of Broken Antarctic Ice Shelf

Researchers confirm massive ice shelf break-off using satellite images, indicating rapid collapse beginning early next year. The 12,000 square kilometer Larsen B Ice Shelf is nearing its stability limit due to regional climate warming, with two-thirds of the ice sheet now at risk.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·DateApr 16, 1998

Interactive Web-Link Provides Real-Time Satellite Weather Images

NASA's Global Hydrology and Climate Center provides real-time geostationary satellite data, enabling users to view weather formations, temperature, winds, and precipitation in various regions. The center offers an interactive viewer with low-resolution animations and on-demand image sequences.

SourceNASA/Marshall Space Flight Center--Space Sciences Laboratory·DateMar 26, 1998

Study Shows Earth Warming Since 1500, Most In Last 100 Years

A new study has confirmed that the Earth's surface temperature has increased by about 1 degree C over the last five centuries, with the majority of this warming happening in the last 100 years. The study used data from 300 underground boreholes across four continents to find a global average temperature increase since 1900.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·DateDec 10, 1997
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River Sediment May Hold Key To Land Use Patterns

A team of researchers from Penn State is investigating the connection between sedimentation patterns at the river's mouth, land use patterns in the basin, and climate variability. They plan to analyze sediment cores using lead isotope ratios and pollen to link core layers with climate and sedimentary regimes.

SourcePenn State·DateMay 27, 1997