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Early “cold snap” kills 14 in Poland

Warsaw – Sub-zero temperatures coupled with early snowfall have killed 14 people in Poland over the past week, national police said on Wednesday.

“In eight days we’ve recorded 14 deaths associated with freezing weather in Poland,” Krzysztof Hajdas, a spokesperson for police headquarters told AFP.

About 70 000 people were without electricity in the Warsaw region.

Early winter for most of Europe

Lithuania, Belarus, Estonia, Switzerland, Poland, Ukraine, Latvia, Norway, Russia (European side), Czech, Romania, Austria, Germany, UK, France, … so much for global warming

Daniel Marans: Hurricane Sandy's Silver Lining: A Reaffirmation of Progressive Principles

At a time when the country is still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the storm has reaffirmed progressive principles that have been under attack in recent years. Sandy has, in fact, brought together a trifecta of progressive policy vindications: the dangers of climate silence, the importance of a strong and responsive federal government, and the necessity of collective bargaining rights for workers.

1. Action on climate change. Climate hawks -- also known as people who understand the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change -- have long warned that climate change would lead to more extreme weather patterns. There are by now many studies showing that higher temperatures and rising sea levels have increased -- and will continue to increase -- the frequency and intensity of hurricanes and tropical storms.