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Climate Change, Ozone, and Environmental Issues in the Atmosphere

The environment is a fragile place. Explore the details of climate zones and changes, ancient climates, and future outlooks. The greenhouse effect and the destruction of the ozone layer are discussed in detail. Learn what you can do to stop the changes.
  1. Climate Data (2)
  2. Global Warming (12)
  3. Ozone Information (7)
  4. Polar Climate (1)
  5. Weather and Politics (2)

The Warmest Years on Record

The race for the title of 'warmest year on record' is on. Scientists have finally collected the land and ocean temperatures for all of 2010 with a startling conclusion...

Global Warming vs. Climate Change

Global Warming Vs. Climate Change - What is the difference?

Is Air Quality Worse Midweek vs. Weekends?

Humans seem to be the culprits for air pollution in an amazing discovery made via NASA satellites. While air pollutants can come from both natural and artificial sources, humans are actually making certain days of the week worse. Find out which days of the week you are at the most risk for low air quality related health problems.

Taking Earth's Temperature

While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe even a bit of both) is leading recent trends.

Earth's Seasons: Where Climate and Astronomy Meet

Weather changes depending on Earth's seasons, but does it cause them?

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