Climate Change Boosting Odds Of Some Extreme Weather, Scientists Report

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Climate Change Boosting Odds Of Some Extreme Weather, Scientists Report WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - Climate change increased the odds for the kind of extreme weather that prevailed in 2011, a year that saw severe drought in Texas, unusual heat in England and was one of the 15 warmest years on record, scientists reported on Tuesday. Enbridge's Neglect Of Pipeline Cracks, Slow Response Caused Huge Michigan Oil Spill, Investigators Find WATCH: The Threat To The World's Coral Reefs Conservation Groups Sue Over Arctic Spill Response Plans Crews Battle Fast, Lightning-Sparked Idaho Fire BP Suspends Alaska Oil Project BLOG POSTS David Kirby: SeaWorld Appeals Verdict in Trainer's Death, Reopens Pool Where Killing Occurred In the highly-charged climate of 2012, SeaWorld Florida v. US Labor Secretary Solis heads to the Occupational Safety and Health Commission, whose three members are appointed by the President. It is up to the commissioners whether to review the ruling or not, making this political. Chris Barnes: Repurposing Ideas: 5 New Uses for Paper Clips Growing up in the 1980s, I watched a lot of "MacGyver." Thanks to Richard Dean Anderson's portrayal of a non-violent secret agent, there is whole generation that thinks they can save the world with a paper clip, a soda can and some duct tape. MacGyver was right -- you can do anything with your trusty paperclip. Zachary Podmore: Why You Should Question Your Continental Divide On our kayak expedition, we had trouble identifying the source. In theory, it should be easy. To kayak source to sea, you find the river's start and follow it until it ends. On the upper Colorado, however, matters quickly become more complicated. Lauren Elyse Matison: CBS Travel Editor's Favorite Car-Free Adventures In search of some new car-free travel tips, I met up with Peter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor, Emmy award-winning producer and author of Like a Local Michelin guides. Here is his advice on how to be more responsible on (or rather off) the road. Kay Rodriguez: A Different Kind of Travel: Service in San Lucas Tolimán (PHOTOS) From my volunteering experiences in Guatemala, the most valuable lesson I took away is that learning by helping others is truly a priceless reward.

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