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- Altitude Adjustments for Home CanningJust as you would if you were baking a cake, you must compensate for altitude when canning foods at home. Here is how to adjust the time properly without making a big deal out of it.
- Global Warming: Sea Level Rising Faster Than at Any Time in Past 2200 YearsAccording to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), sea level is rising faster than at any time in the past 2000 years and that this sea level rise has been linked to human-caused climate change.
Toward an Alternative Theory on the Cause of the Great Mega Fauna Extinction of the Pleistocene EraHumans are often assigned the blame for the great mega fauna extinction of the Pleistocene. The theory of over hunting because of human technological efficiency in making tools ignores human population decline at the same time in history.
Doomsday from Rising Sea LevelsRising sea levels all over the world are already causing impacts, but crises will be looming in the decades ahead.- 5 Possible Results of Melting Polar Ice CapsThis article discusses some of the problems and potential good outcomes from global warming melting the polar ice caps.
- Rising Sea Levels in PerspectiveA concise review of what is occurring with respect to the relative relationships between Earth, Air and Water.
- Rising Sea Levels & the Effect on HumanityPerhaps the seas are rising. What shall we do?
New York Under Water: Sea Level Change This CenturyClimate scientists now say a 2-meter rise in sea level is unstoppable. We've reached the tipping point, and have yet to begin to imagine the consequences. Part 1 of a 3-part series on sea level change and science fiction.- Global Warming Threatens Rise in Sea Levels Along the Northeast CoastThe city of New York has a population of more than 8 million and with miles of coastlines it is exceptionally vulnerable to hurricanes. Throughout the last century, sea levels have risen steadily about 1.8mm per year...
- Predicted Rise in Sea Levels: Should Coastal Residences Relocate?According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, if something isn't done soon sea levels could rise as much as five feet and we could find ourselves locked in a cycle...
- How Sea Levels RiseThere are many reasons why sea levels rise. Some would point to human as the main influence while others would simply say it's a natural phenomenon.
- A Rise in Sea Levels May Be Cause for AlarmGlobal warming has had the effect of doubling the rise in sea levels around the world. Scientists say attempts to stall it by controlling greenhouse gas emissions may be futile.
- Scientists Pinpoint Origins of Noah's Ark Story and the Change in European Culture to FarmingScientists from the Universities of Exeter, UK, Wollongong, and Australia believe they have found the source behind the Noah's Ark myth and the reason why European culture drastically changed from hunting and gathering to farming in 8500 BC.
Global Warming & Rising Sea Level - FuggetaboughtitThis article explains how the threat of rising sea levels has been overstated.- Glaciers, Ice Caps Adding to Sea LevelsResearchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder report that the world's glaciers and ice caps are contributing far more to global sea level rise than the ice sheets of Antarctica and Greenland.
Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Expected, Survey SaysThe National Science Foundation is warning of rising sea levels throughout the 21st century.- Continents Rise and Fall Due to Temperature of RockAccording to research at the University of Utah, much of the North American continent would be submerged under the ocean if it weren't for the extremely hot temperatures of the rock caused by the molten lava found in the mantle.
Scientist Accuses UN Group of Fraudulent Statements About the Rise of Sea LevelsA Swedish scientist has accused scientists working for the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of falsifying data and destroying evidence in order to support global warming claims of rising sea levels.
Dealing with High Altitude on Your VacationAn exercise physiologist and ski instructor who lives at high altitude talks about how to deal with those breathless days (and nights) during your skiing vacation.- What is “Truth”, and Why is it Important?What each individual believes is, for them, the truth. Various information, facts and factoids that we gather throughout our lives lead to those individual beliefs. But, if everyone’s “truth” is different, then what is the value of truth?
- The 10 Most Extreme Places on Earth!A list of the hottest, coldest, highest, lowest, wettest, driest, windiest, and scariest places on earth!
- THE AFFECT of ALTITUDE on VEHICLE HORSEPOWERThis paper will address the affects of how higher altitudes affect the horsepower output of automotive vehicles as well as things you can do to compensate for this phenomenon
- Raigad- the King's FortRaigad famed for its rich heritage, ancient monuments and rocky terrain is the erstwhile capital of Chathrapati Sivaji. The literal meaning of the term Raigad is 'œThe King's Fort'.
Challenge Self, Challenge CityHealth Practitioners in Stoke on Trent undertake a personal challenge but also challenge the city to overcome it's poor health record.- Seeing Uspallata in the RegionSee the region of Uspallata, and nearby places, which make a superior tourist alternative for fans of mountain sports. Outdoor sports and surmounting activities devotees will find this region a natural heaven
Top 7 of the Worlds Most Extreme EnvironmentsCounting down the most amazing and extreme environments in the world from the hottest deserts to the coldest icecaps.
Weather 101 '" a Look at Cloud MotionOur eyes can mislead us when it comes to cloud motion. Which moves faster '" high or low clouds? Chances are you'll say that those low, ragged, rainy day clouds move the fastest. But a little geometry and trigonometry tells a different story.
The Air Forms a Mantle Round the Earth, Extending Upwards to About 18 KmAvery high is a mountain. A continuous line of mountains is called arrange. Some mountains, like the Himalayas, are so high that they are covered by snow which does not melt even in summer.- Preventing High Mountain Disease in Elevated Cattle RanchesWhen considering the start of your own cattle ranch, it is important to consider how High Mountain disease may be a risk for your cattle.
- A New Force of NatureConsequences of man's effect on planet Earth.
- The Yonaguni Monument: Man Made or Natural ErosionThere is a lot of controversy about the structures origins. Some believe it to me man made, or altered by human hands, while others hold that it's a natural formation.
- Keys to Solving Equations in Algebra (III)Explains the concept of signed numbers, some "Real World" applications, and explains how to combine(Add and Subtract) multiply and divide signed numbers.
- Ice Bridge CollapsesThe collapse of the ice bridge holding the Wilkins Ice Shelf to two islands could accelerate sea level increase.
- The Ariege Pyreness in FranceLooks at tourism in the The Ariege Pyrenees area of France.
- Extreme Places in the World - From the Highest to the Driest SpotsA list of the earth's most extreme places
- Why Air Temperature Decreases with Increasing AltitudeThe effects of gravity, how the earth is heated, and the composition of the atmosphere all combine to create air temperature that decreases with altitude.
- Research: Sea Levels May Be Rising Faster Than Has Been ThoughtResearchers at Copenhagen University have completed a study that has both good and bad news regarding the ice cover in Greenland.
Dangerous Climate Change is Only 1 Degree Celsius AwayHuman-made greenhouse gases are starting to take it's toll as the Earth's climate is starting to reach a dangerous level that is already beginning to set off consequences.
Is Global Warming Good or Bad?Forums dealing with global warming and alternate energy issues are filled with wildly differing points of view. One forum thread asked if global warming is a good or bad. That is an interesting question.- View from the TopWho needs a mountaintop view? These contraptions defy nature, even at sea level. What a thrill!
