Arctic Saw Fastest August Sea Ice Retreat on Record
September 26 — NASA data are showing that for a four-week period in August 2008, sea ice melted faster during that period than ever before. More

Cool Summer, Warm Future: Extreme Heat Days Increase for Southern California
September 23 — Despite a moderate summer, the heat is rising in Southern California. More

Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Lowest Coverage for 2008
September 16 — Arctic sea ice coverage appears to have reached its lowest extent for 2008 and the second-lowest amount recorded since the dawn of the satellite era. More

NASA Satellites Provide Allergy Relief
September 15 — NASA and its partners explore a tantalizing link between pollen and some dangerous health conditions. More

NASA Study Illustrates How Global Peak Oil Could Impact Climate
September 10 — NASA researchers have identified feasible emission scenarios that could keep carbon dioxide below levels that some scientists have called dangerous for climate. More

2008 Hurricane Season Kicks Into High Gear
September 4 — For the first time in the 2008 hurricane season, there are four tropical cyclones active in the Atlantic Ocean basin on one day. More

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