Why Is The Arctic Warming Faster Than Rest Of Our Planet?

Polar bears in the Arctic near the North Pole with the USS Honolulu - Image via Wikipedia

From Denny: At what rate is the Arctic currently warming than the rest of the planet? Try twice as fast. And everyone in the scientific community has been trying to figure out why.

Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide warm up the climate while some aerosols like sulfate, from fossil fuel combustion, are a cooling influence on global warming, acting as a counterbalance.

Energy balance on Earth affected by aerosols and clouds

Arctic clouds and aerosols are thought to influence the loss of sea ice, carving out a niche as important roles in the energy balance on Earth. We all know what a cloud is but do you know what an aerosol is?

Tips for Saving on Groceries and Food Leftovers Ideas

Photo by muha... @ flickr in the Maldives islands


Tips for Saving on Groceries and Food Leftovers Ideas - Get your head out of the clouds and back down to earth with this fun article.

There is a great video in it too of a woman from Washington state who saves 80% of her food budget as she shops. She sure is a savvy shopper and tells all. Sure takes the stress out of life. Then you can go back to drifting your thoughts back up into the clouds for a long heady vacation!