Will Global Warming Slow Down the Boston Marathon?

When the gun goes off to start the Boston Marathon on Monday, the temperature is forecast to be in the 50s -- in other words, perfect record-setting weather. But some scientists warn that global warming may one day bring an end to faster times at the world’s oldest annual marathon.

"By the year 2100, the average temperature at Boston will have changed enough to affect race times," said Richard Primack, professor of earth and environment at Boston University, who co-authored a study on the topic.

There's one caveat: the data used in the study presumes a starting time of noon, the time at which the marathon began until 2006. The new starting time of 10 a.m. could slightly alter outcomes, although probably not significantly, Primack said.

Belgian Scientists: Double Standards In Climate Change | The Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF)

The authors of this paper recently presented their views on climate science at the Royal Academy of Belgium. No French or Belgian newspaper was willing to publish their assessment. Questioning the impact of mankind on climate change is evidently still a taboo in the French-speaking world.

Twitter / CharlieDaniels: I'm not afraid of global warming ...

I'm not afraid of global warming but global government really shakes me up.

The World Is Not Headed For Disaster - Business Insider

we have the capability to grow much more food. This year we may see record wheat, rice, soy, and corn crops.