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US Government Finds that Pika is "Not at Risk" from Climate Change

Submitted by Nick Sundt on 4 February 2010 - 8:06pm

The U.S. Government will publish on Tuesday (9 February 2010) in the Federal Register a decision to deny protection to the Pika under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Pushed by Climate Change, American Pikas May Follow Polar Bears onto Endangered Species List

Submitted by Lynn Englum on 2 February 2010 - 6:36pm

“Will the American pika become the first species in the lower 48 states to be listed under the Endangered Species Act owing to climate change?”

Wetlands and Waterfowl in Prairie Pothole Region of North America are "Highly Vulnerable to Climate Warming," Researchers Say

Submitted by Nick Sundt on 2 February 2010 - 9:11am

Researchers report in the February 2010 issue of  BioScience that wetlands will dry faster each year under the warmer and drier climate projected for the prairie potholes region of North America. Glenn Guntenspergen, a U.S. Geological Survey researcher and co-author of the article, said it is "difficult to imagine how to maintain today’s level of waterfowl populations in altered climate conditions."

As Nations Sign On to Copenhagen Accord, Path to Low-Carbon Future Becomes Clearer

Submitted by Nick Sundt on 1 February 2010 - 4:44pm

Nations representing nearly 80 percent of global emissions affirm actions to reduce emissions under copenhagen accord.

New Pentagon report declares climate change and energy as key issues “shaping the future security environment”

Submitted by Lynn Englum on 1 February 2010 - 4:42pm

The Pentagon today (1 Feb 2010) released its Quadrennial Defense Review for 2010, stating that crafting a strategic approach to climate and energy is a priority. 

Changing Climate a Factor in Oddball Winter Weather in Northern U.S., Says Report

Submitted by Lynn Englum on 1 February 2010 - 12:12pm

According to a report by the National Wildlife Federation, winters in the northern U.S. are becoming milder and shorter -- as they are punctuated by heavy snowstorms. "Large economic uncertainty and potential losses are in store for many communities," the report says, "especially in regions where winter recreation provides significant tourism revenue."

Leading by Example, White House Pledges to Reduce Federal Government's climate pollution

Submitted by Lynn Englum on 29 January 2010 - 1:16pm

Friday (29 January 2009), President Obama announced the federal government would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 28% below 2008 levels by 2020. " Our goal is to lower costs, reduce pollution, and shift Federal energy expenses away from oil and towards local, clean energy, said the President.

As Weather Extremes Hammer Arkansas Farms, Senator Lincoln Endorses Veto of Finding that Climate Change Threatens Farmers

Submitted by Nick Sundt on 27 January 2010 - 8:25pm

On 21 January 2010, Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln announced her support for Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s resolution to “veto” a finding under the Clean Air Act that the uncontrolled release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere endangers the welfare of farmers and the public at large.  The announcement came just a week after Senator Lincoln called for disaster assistance for the state's weather-battered farmers after the wettest Fall and second wettest year in Arkansas history.

Public wants action on climate and energy, new poll says

Submitted by Lynn Englum on 26 January 2010 - 4:33pm

According to a well known Republican strategist, Frank Luntz, the public wants action on climate and energy.

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