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- U.N. REPORT: HEAT'S ON. // Ski;Feb2004, Vol. 68 Issue 6, p26
Discusses the possible disappearance of natural snow due to global warming by 2034.
- Mourning a white Christmas. Martin, Andrew // New Statesman;12/16/2002, Vol. 131 Issue 4618, p82
Presents an article on snowy Christmases. Childhood memories on snowy Christmases; Insights on global warming in Great Britain; Discussion on having a snow fall in Great Britain in Christmas 2002.
- Weaving a web of learning. Liftig, Inez // Science Scope;Nov2009, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p1
An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor cites some topics that are published within the issue, which include snowfall, global warming, and the views of Erica M. Brownstein and Tom Fletcher on why teachers should not consider science or any subject more essential than others.
- Snow has secrets to tell. Carey, John // National Wildlife;Dec91/Jan92, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p4
Looks at the clues snow can hide in its crystals about climate change. Impact of Asian snow on rest of world's climate; Benefits of snow tunnels for small rodents such as tasty voles; Evidence of carbon dioxide and pollutants; Possible causes of the Ice Ages; Possible importance of amount of...
- Thistle Diary. Dalyell, Tom // New Scientist;05/22/99, Vol. 162 Issue 2187, p62
Reports on several nature problems facing the world, including polluted freshwater, solar storms, and the endangerment of the snow bunting. Discussion of ultraviolet lasers and their effectiveness in measuring the pollution in water; Mention of satellites watching for signs of a solar storm;...
- Hot enough for you? Pearce, Fred // Ecologist;Mar2002, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p38
Discusses the social and environmental impact of global warming. Casualties of floods and landslides in Honduras; Effect of snow melting in northern Canada on hunters; Impact of tides and storms on the people of Tuvalu. INSET: A question of degrees?.
- The Effects of Warming on Alpine Vegetation in the Swiss Alps. // CO2 Science;9/1/2010, Vol. 13 Issue 35, p4
The article discusses a research study to determine the impacts of global warming on the Swiss Alps' alpine vegetation. Climatic conditions and plant growth at seventeen snow meteorological stations in different alpine regions throughout the mountainous parts of Switzerland were monitored for...
- Too Little Snow at the Iditarod? Gonzalez, Clarisel // Scholastic News -- Edition 5/6;2/4/2008, Vol. 76 Issue 15, p6
The article reports on changes made to the Iditarod dogsled races in Alaska due to a lack of snow and population growth. Iditarod organizers say global warming has contributed to warming trends that have resulted in less snow falling over parts of the 35-year-old racing trail. The ceremonial...
- Earth's Hot Spots. // Weekly Reader News - Edition 3;1/9/2008, Vol. 78 Issue 14, Special section p4
This article describes the possible effects of global warming on the different parts of the world. In North America, warmer temperatures could limit snowfall and cause more floods in the winter and less rain in the summer. Parts of Europe could have less rain during the summer that could cause...
