Thailand delays decision on NASA use of air base for climate study
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Climate change may bring drought to temperate areas, study says
'Wet areas will get wetter and dry areas will get drier,' says a scientist, describing the findings of a NASA-led study on rainfall trends. Drought-prone places include the Southwestern United States. WASHINGTON — Climate change may increase the risk of extreme rainfall in the tropics and drought in the world's temperate zones, according to a new study led by NASA.
orlandosentinel.com (18 days ago)
Climate change may bring drought to temperate areas, study says
'Wet areas will get wetter and dry areas will get drier,' says a scientist, describing the findings of a NASA-led study on rainfall trends. Drought-prone places include the Southwestern United States. WASHINGTON — Climate change may increase the risk of extreme rainfall in the tropics and drought in the world's temperate zones, according to a new study led by NASA.
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Decision coming on tanker base
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Some big decisions that could help decide the future of Spokane’s Fairchild Air Force Base are expected soon. The Air Force this week is expected to decide if Fairchild will serve as the first base for the next generation of air refueling tankers.
thenewstribune.com (9 days ago)
Outspoken climate scientist leaving NASA to become activist
WASHINGTON — One the country’s most prominent climate scientists is leaving the government to become a full-time climate activist. James Hansen says he will step down as head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies this week after 46 years at the agency.read more
standard.net (1 month and 19 days ago)
Hill Air Force Base gets drone contract work
HILL AIR FORCE BASE — The U.S. Air Force recently announced that it has awarded Poway-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. an $18.3 million firm fixed-price contract to cover depot activation for the Air Force’s Predator and Reaper unmanned aircraft.The work will be performed at Hill Air Force Base, Warner-Robins Air Force Base in Georgia and Tinker Air Force Base...
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Fairchild loses bid for new tankers - Thu, 23 May 2013 PST
Turns out the most important thing in becoming the first base for the Air Force’s new air refueling tanker is the same as the most important thing in real estate: Location, location, location. Fairchild Air Force Base lost out Wednesday to McConnell Air Force Base near Wichita, Kan., because McConnell had a better location, according to the scoring system the military used...
spokesman.com (13 hours ago)
NASA climate scientist James Hansen quits to fight climate change
The 46 year old veteran of NASA plans to take up the fight to change laws governing greenhouse gas emissions
cbsnews.com (1 month and 20 days ago)
Top NASA climate expert retiring
NASA climate change expert James Hansen, who raised the alarm about global warming, is retiring.
businessspectator.com.au (1 month and 19 days ago)
NASA top climate scientist James Hansen to retire from Goddard Institute, sue gov’t
NASA’s James Hansen, a controversial and highly vocal voice of alarm about the planet’s changing climate, will retire as the director of the Goddard space institute, NASA announced Tuesday -- and plans to immediately sue his former employer.
foxnews.com (1 month and 20 days ago)
Thai marines kill 16 militants who attacked base
NARATHIWAT, Thailand (AP) — Marines fending off a major militant assault on their base in Thailand's violent south killed 16 insurgents in an overnight shootout, authorities said Wednesday. It was the deadliest toll the Muslim guerrillas suffered since more than 100 died in a single day nearly a decade ago.
boston.com (3 months and 9 days ago)
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