New study ties global warming to recent year heat

Associated Press by Seth Borenstein | Aug. 5, 2012 (News)

An analysis by a top government scientist says the extreme heat and drought seen in the U.S., Europe and other regions in recent years must be global warming. Specifically the study by NASA scientist James Hansen blames climate change for last year's drought in Texas and Oklahoma, the 2010 heat wave in Russia and the 2003 European heat wave that led to tens of thousands of deaths. ... Full Story »

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Sirajul Islam
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 by Sirajul Islam - Aug. 5, 2012

A short report by Seth Borenstein of AP based on an interview with NASA scientist James Hansen, whose research is respected by other climate scientists, said that the extreme heat and drought seen in the U.S., Europe and other regions in recent years must be global warming. His conclusion was based on a recent study done by him that was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

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