Analysis of Greenland Ice Cores Adds to Historical Record and May Provide Glimpse into Climate's Future

You are subscribed to News - All NSF News for National Science Foundation Update. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Analysis of Greenland Ice Cores Adds to Historical Record and May Provide Glimpse into Climate's Future 01/24/2013 05:28 PM EST A new study that provides surprising details on changes in Earth's climate from more than 100,000 years ago indicates that the last interglacial--the period between "ice ages"--was warmer than previously thought and may be a good analog for future climate, as greenhouse gases increase in the atmosphere and global temperatures rise. The research findings also indicate that melting of the massive West Antarctic ice sheet may have contributed more to sea-level ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=126670&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item.   This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscription to the category listed above. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate messages.   Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact NSF   Follow NSF:  This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111