Potential for Enhanced Sequestration of Carbon in Soils Supports Evaluations
September 30 — Researchers examine ways to reduce global warming. (American Institute of Biological Sciences press release) More

'Dead Zone' Area Shrinking, Says Texas A&M Professor
September 30 — A researcher finds that the "dead zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico has moved or completely disappeared. (Texas A&M University press release) More

Climate Change Plus Human Pressure Caused Large Mammal Extinctions in Late Pleistocene
September 30 — A new study shows climate change contributed to large animal extinctions 50,000 years ago. (University of California-Berkeley press release) More

Evidence Shaky for Sun's Major Role in Past Climate Changes
September 30 — Researchers find solar cycles may influence the Earth's climate less than previously believed. (NCAR press release) More

Study: Emission of Smog Ingredients from Trees is Increasing Rapidly
September 28 — Land use changes that have altered U.S. forests may be worsening ozone pollution. (Princeton University press release) More

Midwest Thunderstorm Study Points Toward Better Forecasts
September 27 — New evidence shows that small-scale circulations within squall lines produce damaging winds and up to 20% of all U.S. tornadoes. (NCAR press release) More

New Structure Found Deep within West Antarctic Ice Sheet
September 23 — Ice sheets may be more susceptible to change than previously thought. (British Antarctic Survey press release) More

Project Investigates Lightning's Impact on Climate Change
September 22 — A new NASA-funded study will examine the role of greenhouse gases in triggering lightning. (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology press release) More

Researchers Discover 'Hole' in Global Warming Predictions
September 21 — Global warming might not be as intense in the central United States. (Saint Louis University press release) More

University of Maine Shares Ice Core Technology with China
September 16 — The University of Maine will loan an important ice core research instrument to Chinese scientists. (University of Maine press release) More

Kansas State, Other Universities to Study How Climate Affects Plant Evolution
September 16 — A new study will attempt to understand how plants respond to environmental influences. (Kansas State University press release) More

Past Antarctic Ice Sheet Development Linked to Ocean Temperatures and Carbon Dioxide
September 16 — New research explains how the Earth's climate evolved millions of years ago. (University of California-Santa Barbara press release) More

North Greenland Reveals Gradual, Abrupt Climate Swings
September 8 — An ice core dating back 123,000 years reveals details of past climates . (University of Colorado-Boulder press release) More

Natural Mineral Locks Up Carbon Dioxide
September 2 — Scientists try to speed up process to remove carbon dioxide from combustion gases. (Pennsylvania State University press release) More

Envisat Witnesses the Return of the South Polar Ozone Hole
September 1 — Envisat satellites record opening of the ozone hole above the South Pole. (European Space Agency press release) More

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