Pacific coral may predict next spike in global temperatures
The coral reveals when Pacific trade winds slow, and when that happens next, the Earth may see a sudden rise in temperatures, according to a researcher in Boulder.
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Wildflower season is growing longer in the mountains
Read moreA longer wildflower season may have far-reaching ripple effects for birds, bees -- and even fruit trees.
Colorado's climate could be hotter, like New Mexico's, by 2050, study says
Read moreA new report predicts rising temperatures will cause earlier melts of Colorado mountain snow in the spring.
NASA launches satellite to study carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere
Read moreThe satellite is carrying equipment designed by scientists at Colorado State University.
EPA promotes global warming proposal to western governors
Read moreEPA Administrator Gina McCarthy spoke at the Western Governors' Association meeting.
Colo. author of UN report on climate change remains optimistic
Read moreA recent United Nations' report on climate change finds we have roughly 15 years to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 50 percent.
Colorado researchers say methane from palm oil could fuel tropical cities
Read moreA CU study says waste water produced during the processing of palm oil is a significant source of methane and bad for the climate. But researchers say the leaky gas could be captured and used as a renewable energy source.
Scientists call for system to monitor climate change, like sea level rise
Read moreJust like a weather report predicts the likelihood of a dangerous tornado, scientists say there needs to be better monitoring of long-term climate change and related threats.
