Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Critics say Discovery Channel’s ‘Frozen Planet’ sidesteps climate change issue - The Washington Post

The Discovery Channel’s popular “Frozen Planet” series states that global warming is harming arctic habitats. But it doesn’t mention what the majority of the world’s scientists believe: Accelerated warming is caused by carbon pollution from humans.

New Report: Global Warming Policies Might Be Bad For Your Health

The report warns that exaggerating the impact of global warming on human health seriously risks misdirecting the world’s priorities and resources in combating poverty and improving public health.

“Climate policies that hinder or slow down economic development or increase the price of energy and food threaten to augment poverty and, as a result, increase net death and disease,” Dr Goklany said.

New Study Shows That Polar Bears Can Swim Long Distances, May Be Able to Survive Warming | Ecocentric | TIME.com

Arctic sea ice is declining fast...There’s no certainty they’ll survive the next warm period—one that’s fast upon us.

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