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Record heat doesn't change Joe Barton's mind on climate change
2013-01-13 05:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Dallas Morning News: For most climate experts, news that 2012 was the hottest year on record for the lower 48 states gave fresh urgency to the need to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Many House Republicans have long resisted such steps, and Rep. Joe Barton of Arlington one of the most outspoken climate change skeptics remained unmoved by the latest data. Im not going to bet the U.S. economy or the Texas economy on a theory that is not proven, said Barton, former chairman of the House Energy Committee and...
9 Facts That Prove Joe Stiglitz Is Right About Climate Change Hurting The Economy
2013-01-08 21:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Huffington Post: Economist Joseph Stiglitz recently announced that he believes climate change is the most important issue facing the U.S. economy today. Certainly, climate change is serious global issue, but how exactly will it affect the U.S. economy? What follows are some statistics on climate change's impact on the U.S. economy, gathered primarily from non-governmental organizations that deal with climate-change issues. Climate change is projected to cost the average U.S. household $1,250 per year by 2020,...
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