Global warming: Top stories of 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

The year of the tipping point? By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — If 2011 goes down as the year that global warming awareness reached a critical mass, it could be attributed to the spate of unusual weather events around the globe. From massive tornado outbreaks in the Midwest, to heatwaves, Mississippi flooding, droughts and more, [...]

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Plan your New Year’s Eve dinner with the Mobile Chef

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

The latest Summit County grocery deals By Tom Castrigno Here we stand once again, perched on the edge of another new year. This is a time to reflect back on the year past as well as look forward to the year about to unfold. This week’s specials include ingredients to prepare some old favorites along [...]

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2011 the costliest ever for extreme weather damage

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Evidence mounting for links between global warming and weather disasters By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY —After floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves and droughts, 2011 will likely end up as the costliest year on record for weather-related disasters, fueling more speculation about the link between global warming and extreme weather. Through mid-November  the National Oceanic and [...]

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Climate: Record high temp recorded at South Pole

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Heat wave sends readings above zero By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — A short-lived heat wave of sorts brought a record high temperature of 9.9 degrees to the South Pole on Christmas day, according to a report in the Antarctic Sun, the newspaper of the U.S. Antarctic Program. The old record of 7.5 degrees was [...]

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Colorado: Transmountain water deal still on hold

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

State, feds and Grand Valley water users finalizing details of Green Mountain Reservoir and Shoshone water rights administration By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — An agreement touted last April as ending Colorado’s transmountain water wars is still on hold, pending final approval by 35 different entities that are part of the deal. The biggest remaining [...]

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Travel: Is U.S. missing out on the global tourism boom?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Travel experts say burdensome visa requirements hurting economy By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — Tourism is expected to grow about 3.3 percent annually during the next two decades, with international arrivals passing the 1 billion mark for the first time in 2012, but the U.S. may not have as big a piece of the pie [...]

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2011: Year in pictures, July — September

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Three months, three seasons … Summit County — Our look at the year in photos continues with some images from July, August and September. Showing how incredibly short the summer can be in the high country, the series starts with the end of the ski season in early July and ends with fall colors and [...]

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Biodiversity: Wolves returning to California

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

State biologists confirm sighting near Oregon border By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Crossing more than 700 miles of rugged terrain a wolf from the northeastern corner of Oregon traveled into California’s Siskiyou County this week, marking the first time in more than 85 years that one of the predators has been documented in California. [...]

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Food: A French classic

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Onion soup often served as a party pick-me-up on New Years By Tom Castrigno Some parties are meant to run well — well into the night, and a gracious host provides sustenance to keep the party lively. My first experience with French onion soup served at midnight was during a summer camping festival at the [...]

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USFS finalizes new rule for aerial use of fire retardants

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Agency balances firefighter safety, community protection and endangered species protection By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — The U.S. Forest Service last week finalized new guidelines for aerial application of fire retardants aimed at better protecting streams, rare plants and wildlife. All documents relating to the decision are online at this Forest Service website. Under the [...]

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