Monday, August 08, 2011

NRDC thinks you're stupid: They suggest that by 2050, CO2-induced heatwaves may kill 700+ people in Minnesota twice every year

Climate Change Threatens Health: Minnesota
In the future, with climate change, average summer temperatures could rise by 12°F (7°C).2
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A 1995 Chicago heat wave killed more than 700 people -- by mid-century, the Minneapolis-St. Paul could expect two similar heat wave every year.7
See what CO2-induced horrors NRDC envisions for your zipcode here.

1 comment:

Palm Dude said...

Oh lord have mercy. I live in FL and I see that my area is in extreme danger of drought/flood. I'm selling my SUV after work today to save myself from certain calamity.