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New question in gov race: Did climate change cause Sandy?

2013-05-21 21:41:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Philadelphia Inquirer: For the third time, Gov. Christie has refused to link climate change and Sandy. "I don't think there's been any proof thus far that Sandy was caused by climate change,' Christie said yesterday in response to a question from a reporter from WNYC, an NPR affiliate. Today at a union meeting for teachers, Christie's expected Democratic challenger, State Sen. Barbara Buono, brought up his remark. "Wake up!" Buono said. "How much proof do you need? This kind of putting his head in the sand, being...

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NJ Transit remains silent on how it prepared for superstorm Sandy

2013-05-13 07:32:58| Railroads - Topix.net

As superstorm Sandy barreled toward the tri-state area, two of the nation's largest transportation agencies worked to safeguard their systems, moving buses and rail cars to areas they thought would be protected.

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Sandy Hook task force recommends tearing down school where shootings occurred

2013-05-12 01:22:00| American School & University

Panel urges town to build a new facility on the site of the existing campus. Schoolhouse Beat read more

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Jersey shore town makes its 'own luck' and escapes Sandy

2013-05-09 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

ClimateWire: The Lois Lane trail meanders along the high dunes that protect this little beach town. It makes it easy for walkers along the sand and gravel path to forget just how close to the ocean they really are -- were it not for the swooshing sound of waves washing ashore or the salty breeze blowing in their faces. You go through a shaded tunnel created by the cedars, wild cherries, holly trees and shrubs that help reinforce the dune before the trail opens onto rows of newer, grass-covered dunes. Farther...

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