Monday, March 05, 2012

Danger, Danger ….. Will Robinson | Real Science

Three days ago, the Arctic Institute told us that Arctic sea ice is declining really fast, and that anyone who disagrees with them is a liar.

Is The Record Cold In Alaska Being Caused By Missing Arctic Ice? | Real Science

Obviously not.

ENDS Europe | Switzerland unveils climate adaptation strategy

Adapting to climate change will cost Switzerland about 0.15% of its GDP in 2050, according to a new adaptation strategy published by the Swiss government on Friday, and the amount will rise sharply in the following years.

KLCC Eugene Oregon NPR-Environmentalists Push Climate Change Suits On Behalf Of Kids

EUGENE, Ore. - Environmental lawyers are trying a new legal tactic, hoping to force the government to take more aggressive steps against global warming. They’re bringing lawsuits on behalf of kids – including young plaintiffs in the Northwest. The cases use a legal theory put forth by a University of Oregon professor.

Nelson Kanuk is a 16 year old from Kipnuk, Alaska. It’s a small coastal village that’s partially encricled by wall of sea ice.

Nelson Kanuk: “When it’s packed together it acts as a natural barrier from the storms and also in the springtime that sea ice acts as a save haven for the seals.”

But might it be possible for kids to live happily and safely in places that aren't partially encircled by a wall of sea ice?

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