An NCSU researcher reports on likely climate change effects on corn, soy, and cotton production. Too many high-temperature days drastically reduce production. Climate change projections predict lots more days with temps that reduce production.
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320 Groups Press Senate For Stronger Climate Bill – Center for Biological Diversity
Faith, human-rights, social justice, and environmental groups press the U.S. Senate and President Obama.
Study: Warming Trend Could Worsen Air Quality – The Charlotte Observer
BY:Bruce Henderson, Charlotte Observer Charlotte is one of 30 U.S. cities especially vulnerable to the hot summer days of global warming, said a report Tuesday by the National Wildlife Federation and Physicians for Social Responsibility. Growing heat could make air pollution worse, the report said. Charlotte is plagued by ground-level …
USGS Study Reveals Mercury Contamination in Fish Nationwide
Scientists detected mercury contamination in every fish sampled in 291 streams across the country, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study released August 19. Background: Mercury, a neurotoxin, is one of the most serious contaminants threatening environmental waters. The main source of mercury to natural waters is mercury that is …
Duke Document Shows Demand Will DECLINE: More Evidence New Plants Aren’t Needed – News Release by NC WARN
More evidence proves Cliffside plant isn’t needed
Duke Appeals Ruling, Struggles to Justify Cliffside – Statement from NC WARN
Federal Regulators to Hear Appeal over Duke Energy Expansion Plans; Utility seeks to overturn state ruling, build Cliffside plant for outside customers
Bond Ratings Drop Over “Bet the Farm” Risk of Nukes – Coal Problems Too – News Release by NC WARN
Moody’s says new nuclear plants are a ‘‘bet the farm’’ risk; the report parallels coal plant financing risks, boosting our call for halting Duke’s Cliffside project.
NC WARN Appeals New Harris Reactors – News Release by NC WARN
Regulators show their partiality toward the industry, while ignoring cost, climate and safety concerns – AND the lack of a reactor design
IPCC Chief Raps G-8, Calls for Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cuts After 2015 – The New York Times
Though simultaneously praising the 2-degree commitment as “clearly a big step forward” in international talks, IPCC Chairman Rajendra Pachauri told reporters here yesterday that G-8 leaders failed to heed warnings that global greenhouse gas emissions levels must peak by 2015.
Particulate pollution kills – Science News
Studies are homing in on which particles polluting the air are most sickening — and why By Janet Raloff July 18th, 2009; Vol.176 #2 Bad breathFrom left: Alohaspirit/istockphoto; Egdigital/istockphoto Tasteless. Invisible to the eye. Air contaminants less than a tenth the size of a pollen grain are nevertheless dangerous. …