Global warming forum offered - MetroWest Daily News
Posted on April 16, 2008 in Global warming causes
Global warming forum offered MetroWest Daily News, MA - 1 hour ago The school will present Donna Kramer Merritt, who will discuss the causes , effects and impacts of global warming on the earth and people’s lives. ... Vs. Policy and Pain - Wall Street Journal Vs. Policy and Pain Wall Street Journal - 13 hours ago More than seven years after pulling the US out of the Kyoto Protocol on global warming and in the waning months of his time in the White House, ...
Fool me 3 times or more, shame on the media
Posted on April 16, 2008 in Global warming
Where have we heard this before? September 2006, “President Bush is preparing an astonishing U-turn on global warming,” which flamed out fast [duh!] Update on Global Warming NOAA is concerned about the melting of sea ice in the arctic and the impact polution may be having on the warming trend. As a nation the U.S. has been slow to acknowledge and address global warming concerns. See what a major entity of the government is studying on global warming.
Gandhi, King, and Climate Change
Posted on April 16, 2008 in Climate changes
The need to reduce our impacts is actually a tremendous opportunity to build a green economy, green jobs and green infrastructure. Gandhi and King understood this - technological development divorced from development of consciousness would threaten the survival of the planet. How to Read Global Warming/Climate Change Temperature Charts What should be simple often isn't. Here is a short description of what you should see or be looking for when shown temperature graphs and charts .
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Climate change brings health risks (AP via Yahoo! News)
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
A top government health official said Wednesday that change is expected to have a significant impact on health in the next few decades, with certain regions of the country — and the elderly and children — most vulnerable to increased health problems. Nobel Prize-Winning Climate Change Panel Hailed (Scoop.co.nz) 9 April 2008 - The head of the lead United Nations agency on weather, climate and water has lauded the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), whose Nobel Prize-winning efforts have helped the world better understand the impact of global warming on the planet. Dream Reborn: Green Jobs for All This past weekend, April 4-6, thousands of people descended on Memphis, Tennessee, to celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King 40 years after his assassination. Civil rights leaders, community activists, faith and non-profit leaders were at the Dream Reborn conference to honor Dr. King in particular by sharing their dreams for economic justice in a new, green economy. Participants at the first-ever event recognized the urgent need to transition away from polluting industries that h Coal power or no power Six Environmental groups, Environmental Defense Fund, Friends of the Earth US, National Wildlife Federation, Bretton Woods Project and the International Accountability Project are fighting the World bank to stop providing a subsidy for the construction of the Tata Mundra coal plant which will provide electricity to 16 million people in 5 states in western and northern India. The IFC says that the Tata Mundra Project (PPT) will have amongst the lowest GHG emission rates globally - lower by 40
Trexler Climate + Energy Services Joins Forces With Global Change Associates On Climate Change Services
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 28, 2004 -- Global Change Associates (GCA)and Trexler Climate + Energy Services, Inc. (TC+ES)announce their new strategic alliance to provide effective tools and insights... Is Global Warming Causing the Hurricanes? Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 18, 2004 -- Is there a connection between the recent severe weather events and http://www.pewclimate.org/global-warming-basics [global warming]? Some are suggesting... Observed Impacts of Global Warming: New Assessment of Climate Impacts Indicates Disturbing Ecological Changes in the U.S. Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 8, 2004 -- Over the past century, Earth's average temperature has increased by approximately 1 degree Fahrenheit. There is now strong evidence that this... Buildings, Electricity and Global Warming: While Senate Debates Energy Bill, Pew Center Releases Reports on Reducing Energy Consumption in Building, Electricity Sectors Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 16, 2005 -- Effective long-term policy in the U.S. on http://www.pewclimate.org [global warming] must address http://www.pewclimate.org [greenhouse gas emissions] from the...
World Health Day - and another reason global warming sucks!
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Many of us have faced the same issue...allergies! Allergy season seems to get worse and worse every year. Many sources point to changes in global climate as a culprit for allergies. World Health Day this year focuses on how the global climate changes can and will impact our health in the future. GLOBAL: Rich must pay climate change health costs (AlertNet) Source: IRIN Countries, mostly in the developing world could spend between US$6 to $18 billion a year by 2030 to manage additional costs to health services as a result of climate change, according to independent research cited by a World Health Organisation (WHO) official, hence the need for rich countries responsible for global warming to help pay towards these additional health costs. WHO: Global health put at risk by climate change (People's Daily) The health of hundreds of millions of people may be put at risk by the effects of global climate change, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. "Global warming has already impacted lives and health, and this problem wil ... Western United-States Heats Up The West may not be the best when it comes to climate change. According to new analysis of temperature data that the Natural Resources Defense Council has done, 11 Western states are showing a faster temperature rise than the global average.
The Case for a Sustainability Emergency, Part II
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Most climate policies aim to limit the average global temperature rise to 2-3 degrees. Given that the earth is already overheated these goals are practically useless. Today we'll discuss how, with a shared sense of purpose and heroic leadership, humans have the technical and social capacity to go into emergency mode and design an economic a Birds Feed Citizen Scientists The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has launched some cool citizen-science web efforts. Get involved as much as you want. Voyeur, and catch up on the breeding behavior of Barn Owls. Watch high-def video and classify the behaviors. Or create your own scientific legacy by contributing data online. Your efforts help monitor global climate change impacts. Population lost in the global debate How overpopulation barely registers as a public issue, not even as part of climate change discussion. Meeting to support World Health Day at Columbia University The theme of this year's World Health Day is "protecting health from climate change". In support of this, the IRI helped convene more than 70 high level experts from public health agencies, private institutions and corporations to brainstorm ways to overcome the challenges climate change poses to global health.
Email your Rep at the UN Climate Change Conference
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
This week, representatives from 163 countries are attending a week long conference in Bangkok, Thailand to look at a new global pact to replace the 1997 Kyoto accords. This United Nations led meeting focuses on the daunting challenge of controlling global warming without damaging the world economy. You can make a difference! Email your rep! Global Warming May Bring Malaria to Britain Climate change could bring malaria and other diseases to Britain and trigger more frequent heatwaves that will have huge health impacts, British doctors said on Thursday. Greenpeace predicts the risk of destructive change Blue Alert – Climate Migrants in South Asia: Estimates and Solutions’ estimates that 125 million people could be displaced in South East Asia by 2100 if global temperatures will rise by 4-5 °C. There is No Sun-Link with Global Warming New research by UK scientists conclude that the Sun has little or no effect on climate change.
Climate Change Will Diminish New England Water Quality, Supply (Newswise)
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Rising temperatures due to climate change will reduce the availability of water in New England during the summer, when demand is highest, and increase sediment and pollution loads carried by rivers and streams. These changes are expected to impact agriculture, forestry, fisheries, water supply systems and hydroelectric power generation. Floods And Drought To Rise Due To Climate Change (Planet Ark) BUDAPEST - Flooding in temperate regions and the tropics and droughts in arid regions are likely to increase over the course of the century due to climate change, according to a study released on Wednesday. PM urges China to act on climate change (AAP via Yahoo!7 News) China will need to play an increasingly prominent role in international efforts to address climate change, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says. Climate change computer models approved (UPI) U.S. meteorologists say they've found current climate models are capable of accurately predicting climate changes that will occur during coming decades.
Workshop To Tackle Health Issues Related To Climate Changes (BruDirect.com)
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Bandar Seri Begawan - A workshop with the Head of Community on Health Impacts on Climate Changes was held yesterday at the Civil Service Institute, Kg Rimba. It was attended by 66 people and was Part of the activities of the World Health Day 2008. Changes in climate could increase vector-borne diseases (Jamaica Gleaner) The Director of health promotion and protection in the health ministry, Dr Eva Lewis-Fuller, says vector-borne diseases could increase as a result of the impact of climate change. Vector-borne diseases are transmitted to humans or other animals by an insect or arthropod.... Floods and drought to rise due to climate change (The New Zealand Herald) BUDAPEST - Flooding in temperate regions and the tropics and droughts in arid regions are likely to increase over the course of the century due to climate change, according to a study released yesterday. Climate Change Will Erode Foundations Of Health, World Health Organization Warns (Science Daily) Scientists tell us that the evidence the Earth is warming is "unequivocal." Increases in global average air and sea temperature, ice melting and rising global sea levels all help us understand and prepare for the coming challenges. In addition to these observed changes, climate-sensitive impacts on human health are occurring today. They are attacking the pillars of public health. And they are ...
WHO drafts climate change action plan (The Herald)
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
THE World Health Organisation is working on a global strategy and action plan to support member-states in developing their capacity for effective interventions to alleviate the impact of global climate change. Time to Take Global Warming Seriously I have to admit, I’ve been in the camp which hasn’t taken the threat of global warming seriously, but this story from FoodWeek Online has forced me to change my position… “Beer production in Australia and New Zealand could be cut by climate change within 25 years, a scientist has warned. Climate expert Dr Jim Salinger, of the NZ National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research says that climate change could cause a decline in malting barley production in both countries. ‘It will mean eit Imagining Australia - Global Engagement Following on from the Imagining Australia ideas on national identity, here are a few that relate to revamping our international engagement. We argue that freed from the constraints of the Cold War, enterprising middle powers-such as Australia-can take the lead in identifying global challenges and opportunities, developing solutions and strategies, and then generating the political will and resources necessary to enact them. We present proposals to illustrate how Australia can create a new role Some NEW links for those who love Astronomy and more... http://www.skyandtelescope.com/ SuperWASP Project A Raft of New Planets in Silhouette The SuperWASP project finds 10 new extrasolar planets crossing the faces of their stars Recent Articles A Perfect Pairing A Raft of New Planets in Silhouette This Week's Sky at a Glance Tour April's Sky — By Ear and Eye! Your Audio Sky Tour: April 2008 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ALL articles continue, please see this link to go to full story...http://www.spacedaily.com/ SPACE TRAVE
No Global Warming Since 1998 As Planet Cools Off
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
China’s coldest winter for 100 years and record snow levels across Northeast America. Global temperatures have not risen since 1998. Carbon emissions have never driven climate change because as ice core samples clearly show carbon dioxide is a consequence of temperature increase and not a cause of it, sometimes lagging behind by as much as 800 year Want to Save the Earth? Turn off the Lights for One Hour Earth Hour 2008 was a remarkable event, and in towns and cities across America people "turned out" to lend their voice to the worldwide call for action on climate change. On March 29th, people everywhere turned off their lights–to make a statement, to help find new ways to reduce their impact on the environment. We did it - did you? World Health Day: Protecting Health from Global Warming Each year on April 07, the world celebrates World Health Day. This year, the world observes it by keeping focus on measures to protect human health from the occurrence of drastic climatic changes due to global warming that has been swiftly damaging the environment across the globe. Climate Activist Got BBC to Change 'Global Temperatures Decr NewsBusters has just learned that a British "climate activist" was responsible for getting the BBC to radically alter its "Global Temperatures 'To Decrease'" article last Friday (picture courtesy AP).
Global Warming and Grey Whales
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Climate change is altering Pacific gray whales’ migration patterns. According to Rob Davis, “The whales’ fall migration south past San Diego is peaking five days later than it once did. Once they get to Baja, they’re staying two weeks less than they did in the late 1970s.” Expert Emphasizes Urgency of Climate Change Policy, Impact on Poor and Vulnerable People Arlington, VA (PRWEB) April 1, 2008 -- Maria Blair, associate vice president and managing director of the Rockefeller Foundation, says there is an immediate need for the practical use of already... Earth Hour The first Earth Hour was held in Sydney, Australia on March 31st, 2007 from 7:30 to 8:30. Millions of people shut off their lights as a sign of solidarity in recognizing the need to correct global change. Al Gore on “60 Minutes” We've got links to the Al Gore "60 Minutes" interview. The piece gives you a brief overview of everything Gore has been up to lately, and it all revolves around climate change. A good chunk of time is spent on his new advertising campaign on global warming, which he has donated all of his profits from “An Inconvenient Truth” to help fund.
Dear Ted...
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Someone needs to send Ted Turner a copy of Demographic Winter, so he'll stop making clueless statements like this: During a interview on PBS, the founder of CNN, Ted Turner, said the reason for climate change is because “We're too many people” and that the government needs to “stabilize the population” with measures such as China’s one child per family policy. According to Lifesitenews.com, Turner made his statements during an interview on the Charlie Rose Program on PBS on April 1. He said The Earth Will Start Cooling in 2008 Global cooling in ‘08. It may sound like a campaign slogan, but it could quite possibly be the truth. According to a leading scientist the earth will begin cooling in 2008. The head of the World Meteorological Organisation said La Nina - the weather phenomenon which is cooling the Pacific - is likely to trigger a small drop in average global temperatures compared with last year. The prediction - which follows a bitterly cold winter in China and the Arctic - is prompting some sceptics to qu Q&A: Greenpeace's Al-Hajj Talks Green Consoles [This Alistair Wallis-penned interview ran late last week on Gamasutra, and is notable because I think it's one of the first times someone has followed up with the organization and quizzed them in more details on their skewering of game hardware companies for not being sufficiently 'green'.] International activist organization Greenpeace recently released an updated version of its report ranking the three current games consoles in terms of their environmental impact. Amongst the considerati McCain #0049 - McCain Colluded w/ Blair on Global Warming [Tony Blair] was determined to shift the position of the US Govt on climate change. He reached out to McCain, seeking the Senator's advice on how to shift public opinion in America and move Bush from his sceptical position. McCain helped Blair pitch his argument and played a role in the movement in the US position that followed.
Global temperatures have NOT risen since 1998
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Global temperatures have not risen since 1998, prompting some to question change theory. Our Geoengineering Future This article about the most likely impacts of global warming and the range of potential responses also includes a survey on "Climate Change Predictions." The cost of fighting climate change: can we afford it? With global markets in turmoil and the U.S. threatened by recession, negotiators at a climate change conference are asking: can nations afford to make rapid cuts in emissions to fight global warming without going into an economic tailspin? 10 facts on climate change and health Overwhelming evidence shows that human activities are affecting the global climate, with serious implications for public health.
CDC says warming to hurt your health...but doesn't want to criticize EPA for failing to regulate greenhouse gas
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
A top government health official said Wednesday that climate change is expected to have a significant impact on health in the next few decades, the Associated Press is reporting today. "CDC considers climate change a serious public health concern," said Howard Frumkin, a senior official of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who was giving a detailed summary on the likely health impacts of global warming at a congressional hearing. Certain segments of the population, particular David vs. Goliath: The Emerging Climate Fault Line A new fault line has emerged in the climate movement amidst a firestorm of debate over the past week. On one side is a group of old-guard and well-known environmentalists, and on the other is a newly forming alliance of climate and energy scientists who are challenging traditional beliefs held at the highest levels of the environmental establishment. What is happening should invigorate young activists to continue challenging conventional wisdom – and serve as an alarm to the entire movement. Solutions | We Can Solve It * Sign the petition for a global treaty on climate change * Tell your friends about our latest video * Urge the press to ask about global warming * Ask lenders to consider climate impact when funding new coal plants * Clean Energy Economy * Personal Choices * Adoption of Renewables * Enhanced Energy Efficiency Budget breaks promises Throwing money into a flawed system will not yield improvements: Gerrard WINNIPEG - Manitoba Liberals today dismissed the provincial budget as being mediocre and faulted the NDP for running a province dependent on federal handouts and for failing to give priority to the needs of Manitobans. Liberal Leader Dr.Jon Gerrard said that today’s budget also broke many NDP vote grabbing election promises and showed their true colours as a government strong on spin and soft on strategy. “In typical ND
Nobel Prize-Winning Climate Change Panel Hailed (Scoop.co.nz)
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
9 April 2008 - The head of the lead United Nations agency on weather, climate and water has lauded the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), whose Nobel Prize-winning efforts have helped the world better understand the impact of global warming on the planet.
Workshop To Tackle Health Issues Related To Climate Changes (BruDirect.com)
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Bandar Seri Begawan - A workshop with the Head of Community on Health Impacts on Climate Changes was held yesterday at the Civil Service Institute, Kg Rimba. It was attended by 66 people and was Part of the activities of the World Health Day 2008.
Climate Change Will Erode Foundations Of Health, World Health Organization Warns (Science Daily)
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Scientists tell us that the evidence the Earth is warming is "unequivocal." Increases in global average air and sea temperature, ice melting and rising global sea levels all help us understand and prepare for the coming challenges. In addition to these observed changes, climate-sensitive impacts on human health are occurring today. They are attacking the pillars of public health. And they are ...