Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Climate Change Threatens To Eliminate Half Of Israel’s Allies | KABOBfest
Cancun-Mexico: Delegates meeting in the Mexican resort town this week to discuss climate change policies have expressed grave concern that the rising see levels resulting from global warming threaten to eliminate 50-75% of Israel’s most reliable allies in the UN’s General Council.
Record lows as freeze tightens
Farcical scenes developed on the A511 as long delays were caused when the button on a pedestrian crossing froze in the 'on' position - for the second winter running.

Residents of an award-winning apartment complex in Burton revealed they had been left without running water for a fortnight due to frozen pipes After another bitterly cold night last night, temperatures were set to struggle to rise above zero today, before reaching the balmy heights of up to 6C on Friday.
New Statesman - Cancun is climate change groundhog day
Nowhere in the world is battling climate change a priority
Ovenight cold sets new record in West Palm; crops hit harder, 2 pilots injured in helicopter crashes
Three helicopters working to keep fields warm in the area crashed overnight and this morning, Palm Beach County Sheriff's spokeswoman Teri Barbera said.
Personalised power cuts and pricey meat: Grey Britain in 2030 • The Register
The CCC recommends a carbon tax on food, leading to higher beef and sheep prices - and "rebalancing diets" away from red meat. Meanwhile, household access to electricity will be restricted - thanks to smart grids - or taken away completely, with electricity rationed via a completely automated supply. You'll do the laundry when you're told to, not when you want to.

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