New Zealand leader warns against gridlock on climate change [scam]: Environment

Wellington - New Zealand Prime Minister John Key urged climate-change experts from 28 countries Wednesday to cooperate in efforts to cut farm greenhouse gases blamed for global warming.

"Flexiblity is the order of the day," Key said, opening the first meeting of the Global Research Alliance on agricultural greenhouse gases.

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The Government has budgeted $45 million over four years to the alliance, the United States has promised $NZ 127m over five years, and Canada $NZ 37m over four years.

"You can see the amount of resources will grow and I think will grow quite rapidly."

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Shock Horror! The FT reports that some Tory candidates have doubts about man-made climate change. In touch with public opinion, then.

Testing the waters once a week for swimmers’ health – Beach Beat – Orlando Sentinel

This winter, there has been a chronic bacterial problem on those beaches. There seem to be more birds, bigger flocks visiting the beaches. Weather may play a role, with the unseasonably cold winter and record low water temperatures (dipping down into the 40s). It may be that the bacteria may be able to persist better on those chilly, overcast days.

Luckily, the advisories are out when the water is cold and not in the heart of the beach tourist season, when the days are hot and humid and the beaches are packed with swimmers.