Climate change may be an important contributing factor when it comes to the extreme weather that hit UK in the recent months, scientists believe.
Global Warming First Caused by Ancient Farmers
Ancient farmers may be responsible for the warming up of the Earth by around 0.9 degree Celsius, which is as much as that has been caused in the past 150 years, a new study revealed
Ancient farmers may be responsible for the warming up of the Earth by around 0.9 degree Celsius, which is as much as that has been caused in the past 150 years, a new study revealed
More than 130 severe flood warnings - indicating a threat to life - have been issued since December. In contrast, there were only nine in the whole of 2012.
More than 5,000 properties have been flooded over this period, although the Environment Agency says investment in flood defenses over the past decade has protected a further 1.3 million properties.
Modest Increase in Urban Parks Could Equalize Global Warming Until 2080s
A modest increase in the number of urban parks and street trees in our major cities could offset decades of predicted temperature rise.
A modest increase in the number of urban parks and street trees in our major cities could offset decades of predicted temperature rise.
Unsettled weather at this time of year was not unexpected - but the prolonged spell of rain, as well as the intensity and height of coastal waves, was "very unusual".
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Global Warming Results In Increased Heat Related Illness
Californian researchers are planning to study the relationship between global warming and increased emergency room admission.
Californian researchers are planning to study the relationship between global warming and increased emergency room admission.
