Good Science Writing or Bad Press for Climate Change Scientists? | Shaken Not Stirred

Borenstein notes that over 250,000 people were killed by natural disasters in 2010, the deadliest year since 1976. He also notes that more than twice as many people were killed by natural disasters in 2010 as were killed by terrorist activities – an interesting stat. However, it needs to be made clear that the vast majority of deaths from natural disasters in 2010 were a result of the Haiti earthquake, which killed over 220,000 people.

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Ecosystem Marketplace - US Pairs Office of Environmental Markets with Office of Climate Change

Previously, the Office of Global Climate Change focused mainly on research surrounding carbon emissions and climate change. Because of an increase in appropriated funding, the office is utilizing this research to develop protocols and standards for the carbon market.

Warning for pet owners: Cold weather deadly for dogs & cats

DETROIT (WXYZ) - The brutal cold weather blasting the Detroit area is causing the tragic deaths of pets left outdoors.

The Michigan Humane Society says investigators have responded to an extremely high number of cold weather related calls that in many cases ended with devastating results for families.