The Climate Change Indicators page has been updated to include information on global glacial retreat as documented by the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS). Earlier this year, the WGMS posted glacier mass balance data for 2006 and 2007 for 115 glaciers located around the world from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Antarctica. Additional … Continue reading
Sustainability is predicated on predictability. How we build our homes, grow and find the food we eat, and locate the water we drink are all based on climatic consistency. Knowing how much rainfall to expect each year dictates crop selection, flood zones, drainage systems, and water reserves. Knowing what temperatures to expect dictates how we … Continue reading