1.   A warming climate may help account for the difference.

2.   According to the imperfect computerized models of the climate system on which the experts largely base their expectations, a warming climate could damp down short-term variations in temperature.

3.   McCarthy also criticized the new report for saying that many adverse effects of a warming climate on the spread of disease could be mitigated through improved public health measures.

4.   Other scientists say the warming climate may be responsible for a big part of the huge bug outbreak, but not all of it.

5.   The circumstances of the tree illustrate the breadth and complexity of the problems a warming climate could create for natural systems.

6.   A warming climate has allowed the parasite to spread.

7.   Alastair Fitter said the study supports the notion that flowering plants will be the first indicator of a warming climate.

8.   Some other studies also have shown that the warming climate has affected insects.