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AGU Journal highlights -- Aug. 30, 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:46PM( American Geophysical Union ) Featured in this release are research papers on the following topics: Extensive relict coral reef found in southern Pacific; Heavy 2009-2010 snowfall due to colliding weather events; Shifting ozone hole exposed South America to more UV light; How does emissions mitigation policy affect ocean acidification?; Reducing soot emissions would cut Arctic ice loss; Summer ...
Which US Cities Are Most Vulnerable to Hurricanes? Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:24PMWhen Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other areas of the Gulf Coast five years ago this week, becoming the most economically destructive storm in history, it highlighted our vulnerability to the forces of Mother Nature.
Ballarat freezes in arctic blast Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:10AMBALLARAT shivered through its second coldest day of the year yesterday, with the mercury failing to get above 7 degrees.
Ballarat cold snap may bring snow Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:11PMBALLARAT is expected to reach just seven degrees today, which would make it the second coldest day of the year.
AP IMPACT: Katrina a tale of SBA failure Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:16AMCHALMETTE, La. -- Five years after Hurricane Katrina, Jay Young is still haunted by the desperate voices on the other end of the telephone crying and begging for help. Hurricane Katrina - New Orleans - Meteorology - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences
AP IMPACT: Katrina a tale of SBA failure Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:35PMFive years after Hurricane Katrina, Jay Young is still haunted by the desperate voices on the other end of the telephone crying and begging for help. As a loan officer for a federal agency that was supposed to help homeowners and businesses get back on their... Hurricane Katrina - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology - Weather Phenomena
AP INVESTIGATION: Katrina a Tale of SBA Failure Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:29PMAP INVESTIGATION: Katrina recovery a tale of SBA delays, rejections, 'things that were wrong' Hurricane Katrina - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology - Weather Phenomena
AP IMPACT: Katrina a Tale of SBA Failure Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:28PMAP IMPACT: Katrina recovery a tale of SBA delays, rejections, 'things that were wrong' Hurricane Katrina - Meteorology - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Weather Phenomena
AP IMPACT: Katrina a tale of SBA failure Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:06PMCHALMETTE, La. -- Five years after Hurricane Katrina, Jay Young is still haunted by the desperate voices on the other end of the telephone crying and begging for help. Hurricane Katrina - Meteorology - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Weather Phenomena
Cleanup continues after floods Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:56AMThe Vltava River continued to rise after heavy hail and thunderstorms Aug. 15. National and local authorities have been scrambling to pick up the pieces after the deadly floods in north Bohemia Aug. 7-8 that claimed five lives and caused billions of crowns in damage.
Canada And La Nina Updates Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 10:03AMDetails on the growing season progress in Alberta, along with the Australia weather expert's latest La Nina take.
The mild summer weather? For many, it's way cool Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 12:00AMForecasters with the National Weather Service say the L.A. Basin's coolest summer since 1991 reflects a transition from an El Niño pattern to a La Niña. But a heat wave may be on the way. Last summer things were so hot that "the bottoms of our shoes melted," said Lucio Rivera.
News briefing: 6–12 August 2010 Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 11:21AMThe week in science.
Night warming threatens rice output in Asia Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 12:16PMHotter nights arising from climate change will put a brake on the rise in rice production in Asia over the coming decades, with the effect worsening as the century progresses, scientists said yesterday (9 August).
Thai rain-maker to fight drought Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 7:58AMA RAIN-making method developed by Thai king Bhumipol Adulyadej is set to aid Queensland in battles with drought after an agreement between the state government and the Thai royal household.
Thai rain making comes to Qld Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 5:59AMA rain-making method developed by Thai king Bhumipol Adulyadej is set to aid Queensland in battles with drought after an agreement between the state government and the Thai royal household.The Queensl...
New tool to calculate hurricane risk finds Miami most vulnerable Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 4:42AMWashington, Aug 8 : Of all Florida's major population centers, Miami is the most vulnerable to strong hurricane winds, according to Florida State University researchers who have developed a new tool to estimate the frequency of extreme hurricane winds at a particular location.
Thai rain making comes to Qld Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 4:24AMA rain-making method developed by Thai king Bhumipol Adulyadej is set to aid Queensland in battles with drought.
Study has Treasure Coast as second most hurricane vulnerable Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 6:00AMWhen it comes to being a target for hurricanes, the Treasure Coast is No. 2 with a bulls-eye.
Faith and Science: What is Considered Evidence? Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:27PMIn recent times the advent of the internet has led to a plethora of new and previously non-discussed views in the public arena. One sector where this is evident is regarding religion.
Miami Has Greatest Hurricane Risk of Florida Cities Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:20AMPerhaps not surprisingly, Miami is Florida's most vulnerable major city to strong hurricane winds, according to Florida State University researchers who developed a new tool to estimate the ...
Miami at high risk of hurricane winds; Tampa low risk, new hurricane risk tool shows Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 11:21AMBad news, Miami. Of all Florida's major population centers, the city is the most vulnerable to strong hurricane winds, according to researchers who developed a new tool to estimate the frequency of extreme hurricane winds at a particular location.
Judges for Lloyd's List Global Awards 2010 Selected AWT as a Finalist for Environmental Protection Award Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:00AMApplied Weather Technology, Inc. today announced that the judges for the Lloyd's List Global Awards 2010 have selected AWT as a finalist in the Environmental Protection Award category.
Windy Cities: Researchers Invent New Tool to Calculate Hurricane Risk Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 2:46PMBad news, Miami. Of all Florida's major population centers, the city is the most vulnerable to strong hurricane winds, according to Florida State University researchers who developed a new tool to estimate the frequency of extreme hurricane winds at a particular location.
Nine O'Clock Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 1:42PMBucharesters and residents of 21 counties in eastern, southern and south-eastern Romania besieged by heat until tomorrow. Six persons have been evacuated and dozens of dwellings in the counties of Harghita and Covasna submerged in Sunday’s flood.
Study: Global warming will worsen smog Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:06AMRising temperatures in coming decades will have one more unpleasant effect in Southern California, scientists say: They will make smog worse as well. A new report that combines smog statistics with climate models says that in 40 years, global...
Can dirty air intensify a drought? Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 2:25AMSusanne Rust Dirty air may not just affect your lungs. It could affect your tap, too. Scientists at the Desert Research Institute , a division of the Nevada System of Higher Education, say polluted air can cut a storm’s snowfall in half. Randy Borys, co-author of the study and director of the institute’s Storm Peak Laboratory in Steamboat Springs, Colo., said pollutants aren’t creating drought ...
As Hurricane Alex churns, Senate panels back tougher oil regulations Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 8:22PMTwo key Senate committees approved legislation Wednesday that would change the way the federal government regulates offshore oil drilling and penalizes companies for oil spills, demonstrating lawmakers' eagerness to respond to the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Alex - hurricane - Meteorology - Senate - Oil spill
As Hurricane Alex churns, Senate panels back tougher oil regulations Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 8:22PMTwo key Senate committees approved legislation Wednesday that would change the way the federal government regulates offshore oil drilling and penalizes companies for oil spills, demonstrating lawmakers' eagerness to respond to the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. BP - Meteorology - hurricane - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences
Children's deaths in pools, cars being evaluated Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 12:47AMLast Sunday was the first anniversary of the death of Djuana Knight Edwards' 2-year-old daughte
Sun shines on the true spirit of Glastonbury Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 7:08PM“Queue here to complain festival is not as good as it used to be,” reads the sign above the press information desk.
Sales Tax Holiday Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 7:39AMTeche Area residents have an opportunity this weekend to prepare for hurricane season, while saving money on hurricane-related supplies during the annual Louisiana sales tax holiday.
Marysville School Board calls on Kundu to quit Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 12:35AMMARYSVILLE — To a 20-second burst of applause, the Marysville School Board called Monday night for the immediate resignation of board member Michael Kundu.
Watch Tower: Noise cancellation Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 10:17AMThe word noise comes from the Latin word nausea meaning seasickness. In the narrowest sense, sounds are considered noise pollution if they adversely affect wildlife, human activity, or are capable of damaging physical structures on a regular, repeating basis.
AGU journal highlights -- June 22, 2010 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 10:46AM( American Geophysical Union ) Featured in this release are research papers on the following topics: El Niño explanation for global warming flawed; Less warming risk from permafrost thaw?; Drill site targeted for subglacial Antarctic lake; Aerosols strongly influence cloud properties; and Realistic models of aquifer conduits.
AGU journal highlights -- June 14, 2010 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:17AM( American Geophysical Union ) Featured in this release are research papers on the following topics: "How might prolonged drought impact California?", "First images of Saturn lightning", "Ozone recovery plus climate change may boost smog", "Thickness of Arctic's old sea ice steady since 2007", "Midmantle plume detected below southern Africa", "Weekend weather cycle: anthropogenic and natural ...
Scientist Reveals Monet's Painting Spot, Air Quality Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 5:14AMUsing solar geometry and weather data, a meteorologist discovers the exact location where Monet painted his "London Series" and gets an idea of how air quality has changed since then.
Scientists Pinpoint Monet's London Balcony Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 3:18PMClaude Monet painted a famous series of images of London around the turn of the last century. Now, scientists have used solar geometry and weather data to figure out exactly where he was standing as he painted Waterloo Bridge and Charing Cross Bridge.
Hopkins physics lab gets new director Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 8:16AMIn-house choice is computer expert The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab has chosen a 23-year APL veteran to become the institution's eighth director. Ralph D. Semmel, 53, of Columbia, is currently director of APL's Applied Information Sciences Department. He will succeed the retiring Richard T. Roca, a former AT&T executive who steps down July 1 after more than 10 years as APL director. The lab ...
Sales Tax Holiday Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 12:28PMTeche Area residents have an opportunity this weekend to prepare for hurricane season, while saving money on hurricane-related supplies during the annual Louisiana sales tax holiday.
Meteorology students hope to make Norman 'drought ready' Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 12:09AMOU meteorology students and faculty participated in a town hall meeting June 2 at the National Weather Center to inform the public about becoming “drought ready.”
Applied Weather Technology Is Selected by Odfjell Group to Enhance Safety and Efficiency of Its Shipping Fleet ... Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 12:06AMAWT Assisted Odfjell's Ship Masters in Averting Severe Storms; Reduced Fuel Consumption by 1,000 Metric Tons in First 90 Days read more
Applied Weather Technology Is Selected by Odfjell Group to Enhance Safety and Efficiency of Its Shipping Fleet ... Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 12:00AMPosidonia 2010, Stand #450/9 -- Applied Weather Technology, Inc. , today announced that the Odfjell Group, a leading company in the seaborne transportation and storage of chemicals and other specialty bulk liquids with about 90 ships in its fleet, recently selected AWT's routing services and onboard voyage optimisation system to help Odfjell enhance safety and efficiency, as well as reduce fuel ...
Three MU professors nominated for national teaching award Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 6:34PMCOLUMBIA — Three MU professors have been nominated for the U.S. Professor of the Year award. MU faculty nominated John Adams , professor and chair of chemistry, Anthony Lupo , professor and chair of atmospheric science, and Wendy Sims , professor and director of music education. In order to qualify, nominees at MU must have previously received a teaching award. Any undergraduate institute in the ...
KEEPING NIGHT WATCH Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 2:46AMBuchtel College's advanced observatory helped students explore universe Observatory declines after Howe's departure
Sales Tax Holiday Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 6:15AMTeche Area residents have an opportunity this weekend to prepare for hurricane season, while saving money on hurricane-related supplies during the annual Louisiana sales tax holiday.
Storm season? 'Not looking good' Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 11:55PMThe hurricane season of 2005, which brought Hurricane Katrina, was possibly one of the most ill-predicted years on record. In May that year, government forecasters said it would be an above-normal season, with 12 to 15 tropical storms. Seven to nine would become hurricanes, they said. By the end of the season, 2005 was marked as the first season with 28 named storms, the first with 15 hurricanes ...
EDITORIAL Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 8:01AMGardeners in this area typically think of Memorial Day weekend as the date of the last hard freeze: time to relax, put your seeds in and enjoy the warmth.
Teen scientist, inventor kills kudzu Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 11:04PMA Lowndes County teenager may have the key to breaking kudzu’s decades-long stranglehold on Southern terrain.
Keith Greenaway was one of the world’s leading authorities on Arctic navigation Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 8:39PMRCAF navigator developed the Twilight Computer and an international reputation