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March 15, 2008

US Lieberman: Religious activism helps global warming legislation

AIRFIELD, Conn. – Religious activism is helping to generate support for legislation aimed at dealing with global warming, U.S. Sen. Je Lieberman told college students Friday.

Evangelical Christians, traditionally associated with conservative issues, are supporting efforts to deal with global warming, Lieberman said during an appearance at Fairfield University. He also noted that the Catholic Church this week listed pollution as one of the new areas of sinful behavior.

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March 13, 2008

No region untouched by climate change, study shows

TTAWA — Climate change is already affecting every region of Canada, according to a major new federal government study that cites specific local examples of the good and bad in a warming nation.A common theme throughout the report is the many ripple effects to come from increasing water scarcities. Hydro power will be harder to come by, while Canada’s thirsty neighbours to the south are expected to intensify political pressure for access to northern taps.

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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080311.wclimate11/BNStory/National/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20080311.wclimate11

March 13, 2008

Government Reports Warn Planners on Sea-Rise Threat to U.S. Coasts

A rise in sea levels and other changes fueled by global warming threaten roads, rail lines, ports, airports and other important infrastructure, and policy makers and planners should be acting now to avoid or mitigate their effects, according to new government reports.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/12/science/12coast.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin