This has been the norm for tens of thousands of years. However, according to a study recently published in the journal Nature, this precedent may be about to change—if it hasn’t already. Emission data shows that the thawing of permafrost is turning these areas from carbon sinks into carbon emitters. Researchers found that if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate (RCP 8.5), carbon dioxide “lost” from permafrost each winter could increase 41 percent by the end of the century....

The rationale should be obvious. Monopolies aren’t incentivized to develop new technologies and cost-effective generation infrastructure. Instead, monopoly utilities are driven primarily by their guaranteed rate of return on existing investment. In the past, that model may have been good for Wall Street. Rarely did it create the best outcomes for customers or our climate change objectives. Recently, nine former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulators sent a letter to the FERC arguing that competitive grid operators, known as regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs), are the best platforms to develop renewable energy sources and ensure optimal consumer benefits....

But he couldn’t get out of the hole his team dug for itself with a broken gearbox a week earlier at Atlanta that relegated him to a 38th-place finish. He fell seven points short of making NASCAR’s version of the postseason. MORE: Keselowski dominates | Johnson treated for dehydration | 16-driver Chase grid | Richmond results The Michael Waltrip Racing driver was 11th in the standings in the regular season but fourth among drivers who didn’t win a race to secure a Chase spot....

Rumor has it that Clinton’s mom, Virginia Kelley, may be moving to Washington. If she does, Miz Virginia could become the first First Mother to frequent Pimlico, Baltimore’s horse-race track-she is an avid gambler. (Record companies are talking about signing up half brother Roger and his band, Politics.) First Cat, Socks, will be relocating to the White House–despite Bill and Hillary’s allergies. Arkansans already in situ will be key players in the Clinton years....

A number of these same officials, however, caution that staging a coup against the Russian mob would be very difficult. Part of the problem is the target, a hard-to-penetrate network closely tied to ex-Soviet of- ficials. Another obstacle is a wary CIA: burned by scandals from Iran-contra to Aldrich Ames, the agency’s veteran spooks are privately protesting that they are being set up for a fall. The most eager warrior is FBI Director Louis Freeh....

On Tuesday, the official video for the singers’ “WE (Warm Embrace)” was unveiled, prompting a number of fans to publicly express their disappointment in Normani, full name Normani Kordei Hamilton, for working with Brown, given his past. Brown has been the subject of contentious debate between fans and detractors over the years, not least because of the numerous incidents of violence involving women he has been associated with in the past, including an altercation with then-girlfriend Rihanna back in 2009....

George claimed the Clippers fell victim to some “home-court cooking” following a 110-103 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. The six-time All-Star — who was just 3-of-15 from the field and 1-of-4 from 3-point range for 11 points — felt the Clippers were up against it in more ways than one, with the visiting side penalized for eight more personal fouls than the 76ers. And the NBA sanctioned George for his comments on Thursday, saying the fine “also reflects his multiple prior violations of the rule prohibiting public criticism of the officiating....

Griffin broke his hand in the Jan. 23 altercation and was expected to miss four to six weeks. Pictures of his surgically repaired hand surfaced Thursday. MORE: See photos of Griffin’s broken hand | Ranking every All-Star In a joint statement, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and coach Doc Rivers condemned Griffin’s actions but said the club still supports him. “We have made it clear that this conduct has no place in the Clippers organization,” the statement read....

The players may not want to admit it, but the Clippers-Lakers rivalry is happening. MORE: Ranking the top 15 NBA players for 2019-20 The party started early. Fans were lined up outside of Staples Center in the wee hours of the morning. As game time approached, downtown Los Angeles was buzzing with Clippers and Lakers fans alike arriving to watch the two hottest shows in town. If Kawhi Leonard expected a warm reception, he was sorely mistaken....

Diplomatic triumphs don’t get much better than this in the world of Bill Clinton’s post-cold-war foreign policy. In U.S. embassies around the globe, initiatives like Mueller’s chicken diplomacy are being pursued in an open campaign of promoting U.S. business. Not since the 19th century, when gunboats opened Japan and China to Western trade, has U.S. foreign policy been so closely identified with commercial interests. “For a long time secretaries of state thought of economics as “low policy,’ while they dealt only with high science like arms control,” Secretary of State Warren Christopher told Newsweek recently....

Clowney, who underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee four months ago, did not give a timetable for his recovery in his first interview since the procedure. However, the outside linebacker is “very encouraged” by his progress in rehab, according to the Houston Chronicle. MORE: Latest mock draft | Fitzgerald plays extreme golf hole | Get to know Collins “I’m not going to speak on (a timetable), but I’m making progress, and I’m very encouraged,” Clowney said Saturday....

The first overall pick of the 2014 NFL draft made a spash in his preseason debut for the Texans. The Cardinals — Stepfan Taylor, in particular — will remember it, too. It only required Clowney playing two defensive series to provide the highlight. With 8:48 left in the first quarter, Clowney, coming off the right edge, burned both Cardinals left tackle Nate Potter and even more overmatched tight end Darren Fells to throw down Taylor for a five-yard loss....

Michael Anderson, 25, appeared before the House Oversight Committee during Wednesday’s hearing, which was titled “The Rise of Anti-LGBTQI+ Extremism and Violence in the United States.” Anderson said he was working at Club Q on the night a gunman brought an AR-15-style weapon into the club. Five people were killed in the shooting and more than a dozen others were injured. “Hate speech turns into hate action, and actions based on hate almost took my life from me at 25 years old,” Anderson told the committee....

“He wants to get a certain part of America to vote for him. He wants to show a certain part of America that he’s with them,” Ryan, who is the Washington, D.C. bureau chief of Urban Radio Network, said during a panel discussion on CNN’s “New Day” on Monday morning. “You know, he says he’s not a racist but the racists believe he’s a racist.” “For someone like me, a proud Baltimorey, born in Baltimore, still call that area home, it hurts,” the journalist asserted....

The report originates from two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees working at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina, according to a report from WRAL News published on Tuesday. On Friday, the employees told a Raleigh-Wake County 911 dispatcher that, according to a pilot, the co-pilot who was killed jumped from a CASA 212-200 aircraft as it made an emergency landing at the airport at around 2:30 p.m. ET. “This is from Raleigh airport,” one of the FAA employees said in a recording of the 13-minute 911 call obtained by WRAL News....

In this article, you will learn the causes of cobblestone throat and how it’s treated. What Is Cobblestone Throat (Pharyngitis)? “Pharyngitis” is the medical term for a sore throat that is inflamed or swollen. Various illnesses, infections, and injuries can cause a sore throat. One way to tell the difference among the types of sore throat is the length of symptoms. Acute Pharyngitis With acute pharyngitis, pain and inflammation develop quickly and can occur with or without drainage....

Bellinger hit 39 home runs in his rookie season, despite spending nearly the first month of 2017 in the minors. His impact on the Dodgers was immediate, and it was really impressive. MORE: 14 postseason oddities you might not know about Los Angeles was just 9-11 before Bellinger’s debut, and no matter what arbitrary stretch of games you look at, the Dodgers were a different team with him in the lineup....

Last week, the Buffalo police were caught on video as they shoved Gugino to the ground. Police were recorded looking on as, on the ground, Gugino’s head started bleeding. The two Buffalo police officers who shoved the 75-year-old protester have been suspended and charged with assault. During yesterday’s response to Gugino’s attack, Trump claimed the Buffalo protester faked the whole incident because he was “an ANTIFA provocateur.” Trump also accused ANTIFA of allegedly sabotaging police scanners and blocking communications....

Feel your best by thinking of all of the possible factors that can have an effect on your MS symptoms, for better or for worse. Here are some related to cold temperatures (and seasonal changes) that are worth being aware of. Muscle Cramps and Spasticity Cold temperatures can alter muscle and nerve activity. And when you have MS, the nerves in your brain, spine, and eyes may already be a bit slowed down....