‘Astonishing’ Ice Melt May Lead To More Extreme Winters

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 'Astonishing' Ice Melt May Lead To More Extreme Winters From Climate Central: The record loss of Arctic sea ice this summer will echo throughout the weather patterns affecting the U.S. and Europe this winter, climate scientists said on Wednesday, since added heat in the Arctic influences the jet stream and may make extreme weather and climate events more likely. U.S. Crop Losses Smaller Than Feared Stubborn Wildfires Vex Crews In Northwest BP's Beach Cleanup Plans After Isaac Could Threaten Wildlife, Cause Erosion Plastic Bags Banned In India's Capital City Threatened Vietnam Cave Bugs Draw Little Sympathy BLOG POSTS Ben M. Evans: Larry Gibson - An American Hero Remembered Larry Gibson was perhaps the single most courageous and inspiring person I've ever met. We were lucky enough to spend a few days filming him on his little sliver of mountain in early spring 2008 for our sustainable solutions documentary, YERT: Your Environmental Road Trip. Shawn Lawrence Otto: Language Intelligence: A Gladiator's Guide to Eloquence Joe Romm's Language Intelligence seeks to free those big, bold, beautiful ideas by giving scientists, innovators, executives, and political operators alike the skills and insights they need to get their ideas across in ways that can change the world. Mary Anne Hitt: The Mountains Weep for Larry Gibson I always imagined that, when we celebrated the end of mountaintop removal, Larry Gibson would be there. I can't believe Larry won't be alive to see the abolition of the coal mining practice that was -- and still is -- destroying the mountains and communities he loved. Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D.: Beauty and the Beasts The Safe Chemicals Act would end the disastrous effects of chemicals that will pass from one generation to another. We would like to think that when we take a shower, shampoo our hair, or apply makeup, we are doing so without inflicting harm to ourselves. Aiko Stevenson: U.S. Election 2012: Battle for the Soul of America Romney may tout his business credentials, but he's turning his back on this lucrative sector and putting thousands of jobs at risk. Why? It seems that the Republican nominee may be in bed with the fossil fuel industry.

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