Study links events to climate change
NASA scientist James Hansen argues that extreme heat events are now driven by global warming. He cites a shift from a 1 in 300 chance in the 1950s 80s to about 1 in 10 today, linking major heat waves in Texas Oklahoma Russia the Middle East and Europe to climate change.
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Ranchers Breed Drought Tough Cattle and Crops Amid Heat
Ranchers seek hardier breeds to endure drought as cattle are crossbred with heat-tolerant African and Indian lineage and new corn varieties grow deeper roots. Texas and Kansas farmers test drought guard corn while experts urge breeding for resilience amid ongoing arid conditions.
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Iowa
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India
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Animal Science
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Virgin Islands
July 2012 hottest month on record in Lower 48 states
NOAA reports July 2012 was the warmest month ever in the continental United States with an average 77.6 degrees, beating 1936 by 0.2 degree. Climate scientist Jake Crouch notes the year’s heat surpasses Dust Bowl levels and that seven months in 2012 set records overall.
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U.S
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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NOAA
National Climatic Data Center
Asheville
N.C
Crouch
Virginia
Oklahoma
Texas
David Macmullen
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