Arctic sea ice experiences growth spurt in March

The chilly weather conditions allowed the ice to cover more territory and much later in the season than any other March since satellites started measuring arctic ice in 1979. On March 31, the ice measured 5.89 million square miles -- 260,000 square miles more than the 2006 record low for the month of March.

Arctic Sea Ice News & Analysis

During March 2010, ice extent grew at an average of 13,200 square kilometers (5100 square miles) per day. Usually there is a net loss of ice through the month.

It’s Time to Terminate California’s Cap and Trade System | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.

Contrary to the claims of an economic boost from green investment and green job creation and “postage stamp” costs, cap and trade does the complete opposite by increasing energy prices-thereby causing a considerable reduction in economic growth, household incomes, and employment. A more prudent ballot measure would be to remove California’s cap and trade plan completely.

Heavy snow leads to stinky spring mess on SW Minn. lakes | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ

Heavy snows this winter were the main factor in the fish kill, as more than two feet of snow covered the ice on Lake Shetek. That prevented sunlight from reaching lake vegetation, which practically shut down oxygen producing photosynthesis in the water. As a result, the fish suffocated.
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Barstad, who has been working since the weekend, said the fish kill is the worst at Lake Shetek in almost 60 years.