What doess cap-and-trade mean

Image: Caveman 92223 at flickr under a CC License Written by Stephen Boles Published on May 15th, 2009 Source: Red Green and Blue Rasmussen Reports‘ new survey has revealed a huge disconnect between the American people and the Obama administration’s proposed cap-and-trade climate change legislation. The survey asked respondents to pick the subject area that [...]

Colorado River users may face frequent shortages by 2050

Photo: The Colorado River in Marble Canyon at the northeastern end of Grand Canyon National Park, northwestern Arizona. Gary Ladd Article: Shaun McKinnon – Apr. 21, 2009 12:00 AM Source:The Arizona Republic Warming Could Spur Water Crisis Colorado River water users will experience frequent shortages in the coming years as warmer, drier conditions squeeze an [...]

Climate Change Impacts on Water

Source: Climate Change and Water Research The Climate Change and Water Research website is maintained by Dr. Kathleen Miller of the Environmental and Societal Impacts Group (ESIG) of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Freshwater resources are highly sensitive to variations in weather and climate. The changes in global climate that are occurring as [...]

Sea Levels Are Rising: It’s Time to Decide Which Coastal Cities Are Worth Saving

The following article reads like a pitch to a Hollywood studio for the next science fiction blockbuster. It’s difficult for the mind to grasp the magnitude of what may lie ahead. Perhaps that’s why there are still so many nonbelievers. Site Administrator —————————– By By Scott Thill Source: AlterNet April 17, 2009 Ice cubes the [...]

California’s Water Crisis

Did you know that some locations in the United States are on the verge of a water crisis? California is facing the possibility of not being able to supply all of its citizens with enough water. Admin ______________ Source: California Water Crisis Unfortunately, California’s water system is in a crisis. For the first time in [...]