Earth & Sky - climate

Clear skies spell trouble for Arctic sea ice

2008-05-03T08:00:00Z

Clear summer skies might be great for picnics, but sea ice does better with some cloud cover. Scientist Jennifer Kay talks about the dramatic loss of sea ice this past summer.

Dirt beneath our feet can slow climate change

2008-04-01T05:00:00Z

The dirt under our feet can help slow down climate change. Soil microbiologist Chuck Rice of Kansas State University explained how it works.

Antarctic snowfall not as heavy as models predict

2008-03-30T04:00:00Z

Scientists are working to confirm the predictions of climate models, and the results aren’t always as expected. For example, the models suggest that global warming means more snowfall near Earth’s poles. That extra snowfall could slow sea level rise, as more water stays in the ice sheets.

Arctic seals vulnerable to fast pace of change

2008-03-27T04:00:00Z

Scientists at work in the Arctic say the pace of change there is now so rapid that some creatures might not be able to adapt. For example, Arctic ringed seals give birth and nurse their young in caves dug out on the snow-covered ice.

‘Shared environment’ forum begins in Aspen March 26

2008-03-26T05:00:00Z

Leaders of industry, science, journalism, politics, and sustainability converge with members of the general public Wednesday, March 26 in Colorado for the first Aspen Environment Forum on the future of our shared environment.