The ever-changing climate of global warming: Orange County Environmental News Examiner

So is global warming and climate change really happening? Apparently so. Is it because of human activity from the use of fossil fuels? At least partly, it seems. Is the earth as we know it going to be destroyed as a result? It's hard to say. Based on the facts and discussions presented, more unbiased research is in order. In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to continue to find alternative sources of energy at a pace that is affordable and sensible. And keep reading, listening, and thinking.

At least 32 dead in Turkey's floods, government under fire

Main opposition leader Deniz Baykal on Thursday called for the resignation of Istanbul mayor Kadir Topbas who drew widespread ire when he blamed on the disaster on climate change.

"We cannot see this just as a natural disaster. It is a disaster of city planning. The politicians responsible must pay," he said.