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Drought contributes to Neb. climate change debate
2013-03-24 15:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: A harsh summer drought that threatened Nebraska farms and ranches has prompted lawmakers to take a fresh look at climate change, an issue that has gotten little traction in the Legislature. A bill that would launch a state review of climate change and its possible impact on life in Nebraska advanced out of a committee last week and is on pace to be debated this year. Sen. Ken Haar's proposal would direct the state's climate-assessment commission to draft a report for lawmakers and the governor....
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What drought? Just dont tread on our green grass
2013-03-24 13:36:25| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: In big Texas cities, the states water shortage can seem like someone elses problem. Drought has been in the news a long time, but rates havent gone up. Water still comes out when you turn on the tap. The golf courses are still green, and so are the lawns. Some places do have restrictions; the state keeps a long list of them. El Paso residents pay fines if the sprinklers in their front yards accidentally water the streets. Austin restricts watering to one or two days per week, depending on the...
Drought, Flooding, Warm Weather for Spring
2013-03-22 16:25:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: NOAA NOAA issued the three-month U.S. Spring Outlook Thursday, stating that odds favor above-average temperatures across much of the continental United States, including drought-stricken areas of Texas, the Southwest and the Great Plains. Spring promises little drought relief for most of these areas, as well as Florida, with below-average spring precipitation favored there. Meanwhile, river flooding is likely to be worse than last year across the country, with the most significant flood potential in North Dakota. read more
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Milk Powder Climbs To Record As Drought Scorches New Zealand
2013-03-22 09:35:39| dairynetwork News Articles
Whole milk powder climbed to an all-time high as New Zealand’s most widespread drought in at least 30 years curbs supply in the world’s largest exporter, according to Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd
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Milk Powder Climbs To Record As Drought Scorches New Zealand
2013-03-22 09:35:39| dairynetwork News Articles
Whole milk powder climbed to an all-time high as New Zealand’s most widespread drought in at least 30 years curbs supply in the world’s largest exporter, according to Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd
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