Topic – Climate Change

Seattle aims for carbon neutral by 2050

New plan sets the course

Matt Dietrichson, May 08, 13.

Seattle officials have released a 37-year climate action plan, which is one of the most ambitious city-wide initiatives the US has seen.

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UN warns of environmentally induced poverty epidemic

New report urges action

Matt Dietrichson, May 02, 13.

The United Nation's 2013 Human Development Report warns that without serious changes billions of people could be pushed into extreme poverty.

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How climate change threatens sewage plants

"Especially vulnerable"

Matt Dietrichson, May 02, 13.

Sewage treatment plants must be built near waterways, making them prime targets for superstorms like Hurricane Sandy.

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Climate apocalypse? Maybe so

Says Neal Lane, Baker Inst.

David Crossley, Apr 30, 13.

Baker Institute scientist Neal Lane suggests US voters may be too slow to come to grips with climate change, triggering an apocalyptic tipping point

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Houston neighborhood organizing against Keystone XL

Manchester borders refineries

Matt Dietrichson, Apr 24, 13.

Some residents of Manchester, where 90 percent of the tar sands crude would be processed, are fighting the development of the Keystone XL pipeline.

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Copenhagen pushing for a zero-carbon future

Carbon-neutral by 2025

Matt Dietrichson, Apr 24, 13.

Through a wide range of efforts, the Danish capital of Copenhagen is moving rapidly towards becoming a carbon-neutral city.

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Public opinion shifting on climate change

Away from skepticism

Matt Dietrichson, Apr 24, 13.

Several new surveys confirm that the public’s understanding and concern about global warming is increasing.

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Climate change making airplane turbulence worse

New research proves

Matt Dietrichson, Apr 09, 13.

A new research paper estimates that continued increases in greenhouse gas emissions may cause undetectable clean-air turbulence to double by the 2050's.

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New Obama highway rules consider climate change

Real effect is unclear

Matt Dietrichson, Mar 29, 13.

Environmentalists and industry advocates are pondering the future of US highway projects, in anticipation of a new climate directive from President Obama.

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Most Americans want US to prepare for climate change

But who will foot the bill?

Matt Dietrichson, Mar 29, 13.

Polls show that a significant majority of US citizens believe the country should take preventive action to prepare for the effects of global warming.

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