Saturday, March 12, 2011

Biologist: Global warming could devastate wildlife | The Salt Lake Tribune
If predictions hold, the world could be hotter in 2040 than at any time since humans have inhabited the Earth, he said. Global warming will force wildlife species to move around the globe to find habitat that suits them.

Under a best-case scenario, temperatures will warm by four degrees between now and 2100. Worst-case studies show temperatures could rise by six or seven degrees.
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Some scientists speculate the world could be starting a “sixth extinction” that would wipe out 75 percent of the Earth’s species. They estimate it could begin anytime between 300 and 2,200 years from now.
Climate hawk Joe Romm: flying high and stooping low « Shub Niggurath Climate
This is quite disturbing, at the venue of someone nestled so close to the seat of power. Is this what being a climate hawk is about – giving suggestible people ideas on how to destroy power plants?
Youth hold talks on climate issues | Sun.Star
ABOUT 100 youth leaders are expected to attend an environment summit that aims to formulate plans to address the effects of climate change in Metro Cebu.

"Climate change is a global problem. We should be solving this problem locally," said Jessie Caber, a first year law student of the University of Cebu.
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Among the programs are the publication of a newsletter that will tackle environment issues, coordinate junk shops in barangays to recycle trash and the Pimp Your Trash project aimed at using recyclable trash to create art pieces.

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