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Climate Scientist to speak at Rosmann Field Day Sept. 11 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:16PMThere have always been variable weather changes in Iowa, but this last year was more unpredictable than usual. Find out about what’s going on from a real Climate Scientist’s perspective and what coping strategies organic farmers are using to deal with the weather at a Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11. The event will be held rain or shine at the Ron and Maria ...
Monsoon to last longer: Met office Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:26PMIndia Meteorological Department, Pune, has said that the withdrawal of south-west monsoon will be delayed by at least five more days. Normally, the withdrawal process starts from west Rajasthan by Sept 1.
Monsoon withdrawal delayed by five more days: IMD Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:15PMThe India Meteorological Department, Pune, has said that the withdrawal of the south-west monsoon, which has already been delayed by a week, would be further delayed by at least five more days.
The Hindu Business Line : Monsoon may start withdrawing from North-West next week Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:48PMThe South-West monsoon may start withdrawing from NorthWest India by September 15, behind schedule by as many days, says the latest outlook of the US National Centres for Environmental Prediction (NCEP).
The Hindu Business Line : Ocean signals indicate another weak monsoon phase Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:19PMOcean signals indicate that the monsoon may be going into a weak phase from around the weekend.
'Could lightning strike twice for me?' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:48PMPosition: Chief operations leader of Dell Services Federal Government Group, a Fairfax-based Federal government information technology services provider. Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology - Earth Sciences - Weather Phenomena - Thunderstorms and Lightning
Inside the Robins Air Force Base Weather Center Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:35PMAmong many other things, Robins Air Force Base is known for being like a city on its own. It has housing, grocery stores, restaurants, and--its own meteorology department.
Clean up begins across Ballarat region Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:34AMRESIDENTS across the central highlands have begun the clean up after yesterday's floods.
Big storm to hit Victoria Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:51PMUnstable weather is moving across western Victoria with the biggest storm in more than a decade expected.
Hurricanes, past and present Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:46PMOn Friday, Mel Goldstein watched Earl and remembered hurricanes past. "I thought of Bob,'' he said. That 1991 hurricane followed the same path as the one Hurricane Earl followed on Friday, said Goldstein, the venerable meteorologist who created the meteorology department at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury and is the chief meteorologist at WTNH-TV in New Haven.
Flood rains sweep into Victoria Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:14PMVICTORIA remained on flood watch as much of the state recorded heavy downpours overnight and more was forecast from "the storm of the decade".
Big storm to hit Victoria Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:36PMHeavy rain and unstable weather are moving across western Victoria, with a major storm expected.
Hurricane Earl update from FEMA Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:34PM"Although Hurricane Earl has weakened some, it is still a potentially dangerous storm and residents should continue to take Earl seriously and get ready," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. "Make sure that you have a plan to ensure the safety... Hurricane Earl - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Tropical cyclone - Craig Fugate - Meteorology
Big storm to hit Victoria on Saturday Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:53AMHeavy rain and unstable weather are moving across western Victoria, with the biggest storm in more than a decade expected on Saturday.
Preparations underway for flood threats Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:20AMPreparations for heavy rainfall and flooding are underway in Victoria ahead of a weekend deluge.
Preparations underway for flooding Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:10AMPreparations for heavy rainfall and flooding are underway in Victoria.
Dry lake bed salts promote cloud formation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:29AMOne of the major uncertainties in climate modeling is the effect of aerosol particles on cloud formation. Sea salt in the air has been known to be important in cloud formation over oceans. A new study now provides the first direct measurements of clouds showing that wind-blown dust from dry lake beds (playas) can also act as cloud condensation nuclei, encouraging the formation of clouds over ...
Cal U brings mobile technology to class Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:00AMCALIFORNIA - At California University of Pennsylvania, professors aren't telling students to turn off their cell phones in class. In fact, a growing number of faculty encourage students to use smart phones and handheld devices, such as the iPad or iPod Touch, to access information, take notes or keep up with current events. It's all part of Cal U Fusion, a campus-wide mobile technology ...
California University of Pennsylvania Brings Mobile Technology to Class Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:00AMThe campus-wide Cal U Fusion initiative makes digital devices part of teaching and learning
OUPD cracks down on drunken driving Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:11AMThe OU Police Department cracked down on impaired driving this weekend, part of a weeklong initiative to enforce drunk driving consequences from now until Labor Day. Officers will be looking for impaired drivers throughout the weekend, especially during the night when impaired driving is most common, according to a press release.
WKU to offer new program Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:54AMWestern Kentucky University is further expanding its learning opportunities in China.
For Hurricane Katrina Victims, A Solar Restart Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:51AMFive years after Katrina, projects to rebuild New Orleans showcase solar energy, efficiency. Hurricane Katrina - New Orleans - Meteorology - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences
Post-Katrina Green Homeowners Barred From Recycling Water Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:21AMInnovative water re-use systems in many of New Orleans’ new green homes are outlawed by the state. New Orleans - Hurricane Katrina - United States - Earth Sciences - Meteorology
And still...it rains Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:16PMWhile it's lovely to hear the sound of rain on your roof (again), roads in Central Australia have been deemed impassable as we head to our third wettest year on record...
Erratic rains spark climate debate Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:38PMPatna, Aug. 24: Puzzling Bihar peasants over the past two years, the erratic rains have triggered a debate on if the state has undergone a climate change.
GRAINS-Corn down 3 pct as US harvest nears, funds sell Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:25PMGRAINS-Corn down 3 pct as US harvest nears, funds sell
Former FEMA head bristles at Katrina blame Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:01PMDENVER, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The former head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says he still bristles when blamed for the U.S. government's response to Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Federal government of the United States - Meteorology - Earth Sciences
ACCMA Project: adaptation to climate change in Morocco Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:54AMEnvironmental project produces 75 studies of three and a half years of research on harshest rural areas in Morocco.
Hopes high on aid team Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:07PMRanchi, Aug. 21: After a visiting central team was convinced that the drought situation in the state was indeed alarming, Jharkhand could now expect a package worth Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 crore to carry out relief work.
PRINCETON: 'Just a thunderstorm" but it left a mess Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:21AMAssistant State Climatologist Keith Arnesen said that despite the damage left in its wake, Monday’s thunderstorm was no different than others.
Smog, smoke on decrease here, but not east of mountains Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:14PMFolks in the Puget Sound region can breathe easier Wednesday, as shifting winds and cooler temperatures chase out the smoke and smog of the past few days. But Central and Eastern Washington are still at risk for unhealthy air due to wildfires in British Columbia and Washington.
Met Dept predicts wet weather Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 2:50PMHeavy rains are expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the next few days, according to the Meteorology Department.
Learn about aviation careers Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:13PMCRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College’s Continuing Education Department will be offering aviation-related classes this fall, including career exploration in aviation and aviation ground school.
add. formats Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 11:35AMFumes returned to Moscow on Saturday, August 14. A strong smell of smoke, while haze is small, is now in the south, southeast and south-west of Moscow.
Climate study predicts no long term changes in rainfall Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:47AMNew Delhi, Aug 13 : A long term rainfall analysis by India Meteorological Department (IMD) and two other specialist organisations has indicated no long term changes in the average annual rainfall but there could be 'special variability,' the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
Indonesia May Miss Coal Production Target on Increased Rainfall in Borneo Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 12:29AMIndonesia, the world’s second- largest coal exporter, may miss its 2010 production target for the fuel after a longer-than-usual rainy season disrupted mining, according to an industry group.
Storm knocks out power, downs trees Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:52AMMetro says its no longer single tracking at the Silver Spring station. Meteorology - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Storm Chasing - Business
Palm Oil Production in Indonesia May Drop Up to 10% Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 12:50AMPalm oil output in Indonesia, the world’s largest producer, may drop by as much as 10 percent this year after a longer-than-normal rainy season disrupted harvesting, an industry official said. Prices advanced.
Palm Oil Production in Indonesia May Drop Up to 10% Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 10:21PMPalm oil output in Indonesia may drop by up to 10 percent this year after a longer-than-normal rainy season disrupted harvesting, an industry official said.
Lightning hits man, injures another Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:36PMA man believed to be in his 50s was struck by lightning and critically injured in South Boston yesterday, as flash thunderstorms and heavy downpours strafed the eastern part of the state. Lightning - Thunderstorm - Meteorology - Weather Phenomena - Thunderstorms and Lightning
Student's body arrives in Botswana Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:05AMThe body of a 26-year-old Batsile Kgosana, who died two weeks ago in Russia, arrived yesterday in Gaborone in the afternoon.
Teen captures wayward reptile Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:06AMIn the end, it was chicken on a string that brought a wayward "alligator" out of the Patapsco River. A two-hour search on Monday evening by Natural Resources Police failed to find a trace of the critter. But Eric Hammack Jr., the 16-year-old fisherman who first reported the reptile on Sunday, returned to the pond off Belle Grove Road in Patapsco Valley State Park on Tuesday. Using a hunk of ...
Sweltering summer Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:57PMTemps nearing 100 Hottest summer in KY in 60 years Pattern could continue through August
Kentucky Climate Center Says Summer Hottest In 60 Years Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 9:38AMOne of the hottest summers in nearly 60 years looks like it will continue into August, according to the Kentucky Climate Center at Western Kentucky University. Even though no record highs were set and no days topped 100 degrees, the number of days in June and July with afternoon highs of 90 degrees or above was three times the number from 2009 and the highest since 1952, according to a monthly ...
Teen fisherman reports seeing alligator in Patapsco River Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 4:15PMState investigating report of 2- to 3-foot-long reptile Weeks of relentless, steamy heat is bad enough. But tropical reptiles in the Patapsco River?
Teen fisherman reports seeing alligator in Patapsco River Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 4:08PMState investigating report of 2- to 3-foot-long reptile Maryland Natural Resources police have interviewed the young fisherman who reported spying an alligator in the Patapsco River. And they say they believe him. But a preliminary search of the area late Monday failed to turn up any further evidence of the tropical reptile.
SUNY Oswego takes steps toward a green future Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 6:20AMThe powerAIR Sail vertical axis wind turbine — a 40,000 kilowatt per year, 8-by-8-foot power generation system, was hoisted onto the boiler room beside Lee Hall on the SUNY Oswego campus Thursday morning.
Fretting about the rain: Recent storms could have been worse Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 12:33AMAs the city was drying itself out from heavy rains in late July, DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen gave a clear warning: Next time, we might not be so lucky.
Monsoon seasonal deficit narrows to 4% Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 4:12PMHalfway through the 16-week monsoon season, the rainfall across the country in the past 10 days has cut the 16% shortfall at the end of June to 4% till Saturday.
Study: Global warming not to blame for snowmageddon Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:26AMMemories of the record-breaking cold and snowstorms of last winter, including Snowpocalypse, Snowmaggedon and Snoverkill, have probably faded, as eventually will be true of memories of the record-breaking heat this summer. Unless, that is, the extreme winter and summer weather prove to be just a ... Environment - Climate change - Opposing Views - Climate Change Skeptics - Global warming