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At least five dead in South America cold snap

At least five people have died due to a cold snap in South America, which has also killed thousands of cattle and damaged crops, authorities said Wednesday.

GOP hits Alaska’s Sen. Begich on ‘radical’ carbon tax - The Hill's E2-Wire

The National Republican Senatorial Committee is launching robo-calls in Alaska Wednesday alleging freshman Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska), who faces reelection in 2014, backs a “radical” tax on carbon emissions.

“What does that mean for Alaska besides more EPA red tape regulation?” the call states, alleging a carbon tax would spike energy prices and cost jobs in Alaska. “Higher taxes, higher energy costs, and Senator Begich just don’t work for Alaska,” it says.

Global warming and oceans: what are the known unknowns? | John Abraham | Environment | theguardian.com

Since satellite altimeters were placed in orbit in 1992, sea level has risen at 3.2 mm/year. That should be alarming to everyone.

The Evidence Proves Global Warming is a Hoax, But That Doesn't Stop the Left - The Rush Limbaugh Show

They're not even aware that the whole thing's been debunked. Real Science, Steven Goddard. "This summer, the US has experienced the fewest number of 100 degree readings in a century..."