The Global Warming Foundation

Rain and storm cause damage in Arunachal

Natalie — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:10:12 +0000

Cyclonic storm coupled with torrential rain have left a trail of destruction in several parts of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said today.

Heavy rain covers Thailand

Natalie — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:03:57 +0000

Travellers will face rainy days in Thailand according to the latest national weather advisory that warns of scattered heavy rain throughout the country over the next three days.

Recent rains seem to be breaking SC drought

Natalie — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:43:19 +0000

Heavy rains in the past week or so seem to be breaking the drought in South Carolina.

Wildfire near Ariz. town triples in size

Natalie — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:31:02 +0000

Fueled by high winds, a wildfire that has prompted the evacuation of a historic mining town in northern Arizona nearly tripled in size.

65 homes evacuated near Colo.

Natalie — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:26:44 +0000

Fire officials have ordered mandatory evacuations for residents of 65 homes near a wildfire burning near a scenic canyon in northern Colorado.

Extreme rain doubled in Midwest: climate study

Natalie — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:48:52 +0000

The number of extreme rainstorms – deluges that dump 3 inches or more in a day – doubled in the U.S. Midwest over the last half-century, causing billions of dollars in flood damage in a trend climate advocates link to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.

Lightning strike hits three people

Natalie — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:44:04 +0000

Three people have been treated by ambulance crews following a lightning strike on flats in Hereford this afternoon.

Most mammals won’t flee climate change fast enough

Natalie — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:35:42 +0000

As the climate changes over the next century, the ranges of nearly 90 percent of mammal species will shrink- in many cases because animals won’t be able to get to areas where the climate is going to become suitable for them, says new research.

April was 5th warmest month globally on record

Natalie — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:24:47 +0000

Unseasonable weather pushed last month to the fifth warmest April on record worldwide, federal weather statistics show.

Snakes, mine shafts challenge crews battling Arizona wildfire

Natalie — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:10:11 +0000

Firefighters trying to protect a historic mining town in northern Arizona were told to expect extreme conditions Tuesday, with temperatures in the 80s and gusts up to 35 mph that could fan an out-of-control wildfire.