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New questions about Gulf Stream role in tempering Europe's winters
2013-02-12 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Scientific American: For a century, schoolchildren have been taught that the massive ocean current known as the Gulf Stream carries warm water from the tropical Atlantic Ocean to northwestern Europe. As it arrives, the water heats the air above it. That air moves inland, making winter days in Europe milder than they are in the northeastern U.S. It might be time to retire that tidy story. The explosion of interest in global climate has prompted scientists to closely study the climatic effects of the Gulf Stream only...
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Jimmy Haslam reassumes role as CEO of Pilot Flying J
2013-02-11 14:40:30| Beverages - Topix.net
Less than six months after hiring a top-ranking cola executive to run Pilot Flying J, Jimmy Haslam is moving back into the corner office.
US: Constellation Brands requests role in DoJ Modelo battle
2013-02-08 21:48:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Constellation Brands has requested to be part of the US legal case aimed at blocking Anheuser-Busch InBev's proposed takeover of Grupo Modelo.
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Historic Blizzard Poised to Strike New England: What Role Is Climate Change Playing?
2013-02-08 18:34:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ThinkProgress: An epic blizzard is bearing down on New England - fed in part by relatively warm coastal waters. I asked Dr. Kevin Trenberth, former head of the Climate Analysis Section at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, to comment on the role climate change has on this storm. He explained: This is a perfect set up for a big storm, with the combination of two parts: a disturbance from the Gulf region with lots of moisture and a cold front from the west. Ingredients for a big snow storm include...
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State gets money to explore role of climate change on health
2013-02-06 17:42:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Baltimore Sun: Maryland has received $250,000 in federal funds to explore the role of climate change on people's health. The funding was awarded by the Centers for Disease Control, which has a program aimed at preparing local communities to deal with the health affects of the changing environment. The program is attempting to identify vulnerable populations, such as children and senior citizens, and how to treat them. Related Regional climate compact at a crossroads Picture of Health blog Health Professionals...
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