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Friday, March 08, 2013  The planet was slowly cooling for thousands of years until an unprecedented reversal in the 20th century.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  New research suggests that global warming increases the chances of heat waves in Texas, like the one that hit the state last year.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  APNewsbreak: Global warming worsens weather extremes, international climate panel will say

Monday, October 31, 2011  Skeptic's own study, which was financed by the Charles Koch Foundation, finds climate change real.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Not even summer yet: Heat grips half the country; scientists say sign of things to come

Friday, June 04, 2010  The oil spill in the Gulf has brought attention to energy resources and that's exactly what U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry talked about with the Society of Petroleum Engineers on Friday here in Amarillo.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Coastal states could veto offshore drilling plans under long-awaited legislation to curb global warming to be unveiled Wednesday.

Friday, May 07, 2010  Senator says 'impossible' to pass climate bill now; cites anti-drilling mood after oil spill

Monday, December 21, 2009  An unlikely source of energy has emerged to meet international demands that the United States do more to fight global warming: It's cleaner than coal, cheaper than oil and a 90-year supply is under our feet.

Monday, December 07, 2009  UN climate conference opens in Copenhagen for 2 weeks of talks on new global warming pact

Tuesday, November 03, 2009  German Chancellor Angela Merkel marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by exhorting the world in a speech to Congress on Tuesday to "tear down the walls of today" and reach a deal to combat global warming.

Thursday, September 17, 2009  Sea ice melting in Arctic remains far worse than normal, but only ranks No. 3 in record books

Monday, August 24, 2009  Experts from West Texas A&M and Allergy ARTS have research that indicates this upcoming ragweed season may be the worst ever.

Wednesday, April 01, 2009  Analysis: Risk-averse Democrats give Obama only a weak assist on health care, global warming

Thursday, March 19, 2009  Gov't report says energy production of all kinds causes steep drop in bird populations