Monthly Archives: August 2011

No, a new study does not show cosmic-rays are connected to global warming

The way some of the media report on climate change can be simply stunning. For example, an opinion piece in The Financial Post has the headline “New, convincing evidence indicates global warming is caused by cosmic rays and the sun … Continue reading

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Has the AGW argument imploded?

Has new research disproven the theoretical models of anthropogenic global warming?  A new study by a European nuclear research group appears to show that the actual prime cause of temperature shifts in the Earth’s climate isn’t carbon dioxide at all, … Continue reading

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Global climate change linked with asthma-related ER visits among children – News

Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers have found that climate change may lead to more asthma-related health problems in children, and more emergency room (ER) visits in the next decade. The data, published in the current issue of the American … Continue reading

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Ban to stress on climate change during four-nation visit

“My visit has three main goals,” Ban told Member States of the General Assembly on Tuesday. “To continue sounding the alarm about climate change; to get a firsthand sense of Pacific concerns, Pacific opportunities, Pacific hopes; and to participate in … Continue reading

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Politics Overtaking Science in Global Warming Debate

Polls in recent years show that fewer Americans believe global warming is a threat or that it is driven by human activities. That’s despite consensus among scientists that climate change is not only very real, but also that it is … Continue reading

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Yes, There’s A Link Between Hurricane Irene And Global Warming

5 images Gallery: Hurricane Irene: A New York Story 15 images Gallery: Hurricane Irene Slams Into The East Coast Image by Getty Images via @daylife Let’s cut through the rhetoric and answer the global warming question of the week: Was … Continue reading

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Millennials Pessimistic About Future Of U.S. With Little Interest In Becoming Business Leaders €” But See Hope And Opportunity Online

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Coming of age in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression has taken a serious toll on millennials, who maintain a generally pessimistic outlook on the future of the country, the effectiveness … Continue reading

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This user is a trusted contributor of information on this website. Climate evidence being cherry-picked – Exeter Express

I DO hope readers didn’t become too comatose when reading Frances Kirkham’s letter, Creating confidence in climate figures, August 26. To try to ‘educate’ readers on statistical analysis and probabilities is a sign of desperation! This recent debate centres around … Continue reading

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Climate change may increase asthma

Last updated: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Print Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers have found that climate change may lead to more asthma-related health problems in children, and more emergency room (ER) visits in the next decade. The data, published … Continue reading

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Climate change poses an unprecedented situation before India”

New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI) Warning that climate change and global warming pose an “unprecedented situation” before a developing country like India, a Parliamentary panel has asked the government to step up RD efforts in agriculture. “The increased economic and … Continue reading

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