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Global Warming: Dire Prediction for the Year 3000
By Wynne Parry last updated
If carbon dioxide emissions don't stop until 2100, the world could see dramatic effects in the Southern Hemisphere, a climate model predicts.

Brown Recluse Spiders May Invade Northern U.S. as Planet Warms
By Wynne Parry last updated
Brown recluse spiders don't travel well, so a shift in their habitat could threaten extinction.

Cool the Planet? Geoengineering Is Easier Said Than Done
By Tracy Staedter last updated
Scientists are exploring ways to re-engineer the planet to counter the effects of global warming.
Raging Debate: Should We Geoengineer Earth’s Climate?
By Andrea Thompson last updated
Geoengineering proposals could save Earth from climate change, or the schemes could make matters worse.

Climate Solution: Pay True Cost of Fossil Fuels, NASA Scientist Says
By Wynne Parry last updated
Prominent and controversial scientist James Hansen called for a fee on fossil fuels.

Will Climate Change Destroy New York City?
By Marc Lallanilla last updated
Climate change could wreck parts of NYC, and some people are more vulnerable than others.

Americans' Mental Health is Latest Victim of Changing Climate (Op-Ed)
By Marlene Cimons last updated
Americans facing worsening natural disasters are showing signs of increased mental anguish, say psychologists.

Dramatic Arctic Ice Melt Blows Away Previous Record
By Wynne Parry last updated
A summer of record melt for the icy cap on top of the world ends with a new record.
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