Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Studies link global warming, extreme storms

WASHINGTON — Extreme rainstorms and snowfalls have grown substantially stronger, two studies suggest, with scientists for the first time finding the telltale fingerprints of man-made global warming on downpours that often cause deadly flooding.

Two studies in yesterday's issue of the journal Nature link heavy rains to increases in greenhouse gases more than ever before.

Read more:   http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2011/02/17/studies_link_global_warming_extreme_storms/

Article courtesy of The Boston Globe-Green Blog by Associated Press