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Temperatures rising in D.M., group reports | DesMoinesRegister.com

"As any parent with a sick child knows, even a small rise in temperature can have a big effect," said Andrew Hug, an advocate for the environmental group.

Our average temperature up 2° | Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati.Com

Things are heating up across Ohio, the report from the Environment Ohio Research and Policy Center in Columbus showed, leading environmentalists to call for more efforts to combat global warming.

"While 1 or 2 degrees may not seem like much, just as any parent with a sick child knows, even a small rise in temperature can have a big effect," said Amy Gomberg, program director for Environment Ohio.

Metro - Mass. temps rise again in ’07

“The evidence of global warming continues to build up around us,” said Rob Sargent of Environment Massachusetts. “Temperatures are rising in Massachusetts and across the country. While one or two degrees may not seem like much, any parent with a sick child knows that even a small rise in temperature can have a big effect.”

Report: Philly’s temps are rising

“While one or two degrees may not seem like much, just as any parent with a sick child knows, even a small rise in temperatures can have a big effect,” said Nathan Willcox, Energy and Clean Air Advocate for PennEnvironment, which released the report.

Delaware: Hot year spurs call for pollution control | delawareonline | The News Journal

“Throw out the record books because global warming is raising temperatures in Delaware and across the country,” said Jennifer Mueller for Environment America. “While one or two degrees may not seem like much, just as any parent with a sick child knows, even a small rise in temperature can have a big effect.”

Arkansas Blog: Seem hot to you?

“Throw out the record books because global warming is raising temperatures in Arkansas and across the country,” said Audubon Arkansas Ken Smith. “While one or two degrees may not seem like much, just as any parent with a sick child knows, even a small rise in temperature can have a big effect,” he continued.