US researchers report a increase of 4.3 degrees Fahrenheit (2.4 Celsius) in average annual temperature in the region since 1958, three times faster than the average rise around the globe
Today’s stop stories including Romney’s plan for US energy independence, the first meeting of the UN Green Climate Fund and warnings over rapid warming across the Antarctic Peninsula.
Scientists find rapid warming over last 50-100 years contributed to the collapse of ice shelves witnessed over last 20 years, warning of more occurrences with future warming.