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Paul Ryan Says 'Climate Change Occurs No Matter What'
2014-07-30 21:41:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Huffington Post: While Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) believes the Earth's climate is changing, he doesn't think mankind should do anything about it. "Climate change occurs no matter what," Ryan said Wednesday, as quoted by CNN. "The question is, can and should the federal government do something about it?" "And I would argue the federal government, with all its tax and regulatory schemes, can't. And all it will do is end up hurting our country, our people and especially low-income individuals," he added. Addressing...
NOAA: Climate change is increasing nuisance flooding in Md
2014-07-30 20:21:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
WBAL: Climate change and rising sea levels are affecting Maryland, and they're causing an increase in so-called nuisance flooding. According to a new report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Baltimore and Annapolis top the list of U.S. cities where this is happening, and researchers said the problem is only going to get worse. "Nuisance flooding is just that. It's a pain in the you-know-where. It's just enough flooding to cause a problem," said Insta-Weather PLUS meteorologist...
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The climate change revolution begins with you
2014-07-30 18:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
MSNBC: September 21, 2014 is shaping up to be a day for the history books. Echoing the words of Paulo Coelho, Life was always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act. That moment is now. When people ask: Where were you when the world came together and changed for the better? Without hesitation you will tell them: I was in the streets of New York City, part of the People`s Climate March. Surrounded by old friends, and new friends, by family, by neighbors and by tens of thousands of people...
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US east coast hit hardest 'nuisance flooding' amid sea level rise from climate change
2014-07-30 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Business Times: The U.S. East Coast is bearing the brunt of the rise in nuisance flooding minor events that shut down roads and clog storm drains but arent particularly dangerous. Such floods have increased by more than fivefold in the past 50 years as coastal sea levels rise because of climate change, federal scientists say. Of the top 10 U.S. cities to see more nuisance flooding, eight are on the Atlantic. Maryland has suffered the most, with two cities Annapolis and Baltimore experiencing more than...
Air pollution and climate change could mean 50 per cent more people going hungry by 2050
2014-07-30 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Carbon Brief: The combination of rising temperatures and air pollution could substantially damage crop growth in the next 40 years, according to a new paper. And if emissions stay as high as they are now, the number of people who don't get enough food could grow by half by the middle of the century. Burning question Feeding the world's rapidly growing population is a serious concern. Research shows rising temperatures are likely to lead to lower crop yields. Other work suggests air pollution might reduce...
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