The Daily Free Press - "Scientists": Boston may be in deep trouble

Northeastern coastal cities such as Boston and New York City could face serious flooding and rising sea levels by the end of the century because of global warming, according to a study released this week.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Control has been predicting global sea level rise for years, but the study by Jianjun Yin, a University of Florida professor, is the first regional projection. Computer model simulations forecasted an additional eight inches of sea level rises for New York and Boston compared to the rest of the world.

McKnight contributes $100M to fight climate change - Fort Mill, SC

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's largest private foundation is contributing $100 million toward a $1 billion initiative by several large foundations to fight climate change.

McKnight Foundation President Kate Wolford says the coordinated strategy is unique but necessary. She says that without immediate action climate change threatens all who are served by the foundations' programs.

According to John Beddington?: Climate will reach 'crisis point' in 2030 - politics.co.uk

"It's a perfect storm," Prof John Beddington will tell the Sustainable Development UK 09 conference.

John Beddington: Information from Answers.com

Beddington is a specialist in the economics and biology of sustainable management of renewable resources...