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Philly voices at today’s climate change rally in D.C.
Posted by Inquirer: None Given on February 17th, 2013
Inquirer: More than 500 people headed out this morning from Southeastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey, planning to take part in a climate change rally in Washington, D.C.
I'll be posting some of their quotes here throughout the afternoon.
Meanwhile, a bit of background:
Organizers are expening about 20,000 or more people to converge on Washington to voice their support for action on climate change and their opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline that would transport oil from the Tar Sands of...
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Tribal Luminaries Participate in Massive Climate Change, Keystone Rally in Washington
Posted by Indian Country Today: None Given on February 17th, 2013
Indian Country Today: Famed Native author Louise Erdrich is among the notables flocking to Washington, D.C. for a February 17 rally demanding governmental action on climate change.
She is one of 72 people from Minnesotan who was scheduled to board what activists have dubbed the Earth Train from the Amtrak station in St. Paul, the Pioneer-Press reported. They are not only advocating against climate change but also demanding an end to the Keystone XL pipeline that cuts from the oil sands of Alberta, Canada to the Gulf...
Canada to U.S.: About that Keystone pipeline …
Posted by Grist: Merran Smith on February 17th, 2013
Grist: Dear America,
How are you? We are fine. It’s been a bit warmer than usual up our way. But not too bad, considering.
I wanted to check in with you about the Keystone XL pipeline proposal that many of you seem to be rather upset about, and actually ping you for a bit of neighborly advice. While some of us on this side of the border really want Secretary Kerry to give Keystone the thumbs-up, many of us are pretty cool on the idea.
The truth is, just beneath our mild-mannered veneer, we Canadians...
Climate change can make a typical nor’easter much worse
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on February 17th, 2013
Boston Globe: RE "Two storms converged at 'perfect' spot' (Page A1, Feb. 9): Meteorologist Lance Franck is both right and wrong when he says that this month's nor'easter was "just a classic snowstorm.'
He is right in that the convergence of southern and northern branches of the jet stream is a typical winter weather pattern capable of producing the classic New England nor'easter. But he is wrong in not mentioning the role played by climate change to produce much more snow than normal.
Meteorologist David...
Filipino Super-Typhoon an Ominous Warning of Climate Change Impact
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on February 17th, 2013
Guardian: When super-typhoon Bopha struck without warning before dawn, flattening the walls of their home, Maria Amparo Jenobiagon, her two daughters and her grandchildren ran for their lives.
The storm on 4 December was the worst ever to hit the southern Philippines: torrential rain turned New Bataan's river into a raging flood. Roads were washed away and the bridge turned into an enormous dam. Tens of thousands of coconut trees crashed down in an instant as unbelievably powerful winds struck. The banana...
Boston preparing for higher seas, more flooding from climate change
Posted by Boston Globe: Beth Daley on February 17th, 2013
Boston Globe: Many properties in Boston may have to waterproof their buildings -- raising critical electrical systems to higher levels or building barriers against storm surges -- as sea levels rise from climate change.
The city is stepping up a campaign to prepare buildings for rising seas that could significantly flood neighborhoods during storms.
The public-private plan comes at the same time a Boston Harbor Association report spotlights high-risk areas, such as Long Wharf and University of Massachusetts...
Python Challenge results: 68 caught in Florida
Posted by NBC: None Given on February 17th, 2013
NBC: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the results of the 2013 Python Challenge on Saturday: 68 Burmese pythons harvested during the Jan. 12-Feb. 10 competition.
The goal of the Python Challenge was to heighten public awareness about this invasive species, but also an opportunity to gather important data about Burmese python populations and their impact on the Everglades ecosystem.
"Thanks to the determination of Python Challenge competitors, we are able to gather invaluable...