Study: Summer Thunderclouds Warm the Atmosphere

Courtney Flatt — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:03 +0000

Researchers in the Northwest have found some pollution is making thunderstorms stronger and the atmosphere warmer. Correspondent Courtney Flatt explains.

Those giant, anvil-shaped thunderclouds you see looming in the distance may actually be getting bigger and stronger this summer, all because of aerosol pollutants.

King County Does The Numbers On Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:32:34 +0000

SEATTLE - Washington’s King County has released a detailed report that tallies up the total amount of Greenhouse Gases it emitted in 2008.

These emissions come from homes, industry, transportation – and our personal shopping decisions. And they are changing the global climate.

Climate

Study: Summer Thunderclouds Warm the Atmosphere

King County Does The Numbers On Greenhouse Gas Emissions