Snowstorm hits Southeast, Mid-Atlantic

ATLANTA (AP) — A winter storm that dumped 4 inches of snow in parts of Mississippi was hitting Alabama on Thursday afternoon, with the system expected to spread across northern Georgia and into the Washington, D.C., area, according to the National Weather Service.

Blizzard conditions expected to cause travel chaos across UK | UK news | The Guardian

Heaviest snow will hit Wales, where up to 30cm is expected, while disruption is predicted on train services and flights

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Will Obama punt again on climate change? - Andrew Restuccia - POLITICO.com

But here’s the reality check for the green movement: Obama has proposed no new strategy on climate, it’s unclear if one is in the works, and there’s no guarantee the issue will occupy a major place in the inaugural address or next month’s State of the Union. On alternative energy, his administration has committed billions of dollars, but made headlines so far mostly for the bankruptcy of Solyndra. And the administration soon could turn its back on its allies in the environmental community and approve the Keystone pipeline.