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US braces for possible shutdown

2013-09-27 22:12:10| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

The US government is bracing for a possible shutdown, as Republicans and Democrats in Congress remain deadlocked on a budget to continue its funding.

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Coastal New Hampshire braces for rising seas

2013-08-18 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Seacoast Online: The coastal communities of New Castle, Rye and North Hampton all face significant repercussions in coming years from rising sea levels and increasing storm surges. It's a threat very much on the minds of town officials, who are beginning to plan for the future. All three "are in the process right now of starting to evaluate their resources" and are discussing incorporating rising ocean waters and storm surge into their planning, said Dylan Smith of the Rockingham Planning Commission. Each faces...

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Hawaii braces for flooding as Tropical Storm Flossie approaches

2013-07-30 03:29:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: A tropical storm with the potential to trigger serious flooding and mudslides was bearing down on Hawaii on Monday and authorities there cautioned residents and tourists to stay inside and off the roads. Tropical Storm Flossie was expected to strike the Big Island and Maui on Monday evening, with waves along the eastern shores of those islands likely to reach as high as 18 feet, according to the National Weather Service. "This shouldn't be taken lightly. It's not just a rain cloud," said Brian...

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