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| 9/5/2007 | |
| Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, responsible for more than 3,400 fatalities between 1999 and 2003. As climate change is projected to raise average mean temperatures over North America by approximately 6.3 to 11 degrees Fahrenheit within this century, heat waves are likely to increase in magnitude and duration in portions of the U.S. where they already occur. This analysis attempts to quantify the projected increase in heat-related mortality due to climate change for 21 U.S. cities by determining the sensitivity of the population of each city to extreme heat events and applying that sensitivity to a projection of mid-century climate conditions. A method to account for acclimatization was also employed, as it is likely that the population will partially adjust to the increased warmth. The findings indicate that for most of the cities studied, climate change is projected to more than double the average number of summer time heat-related deaths, with the greatest increases occurring in mid-latitude major cities where summer climate variability is greatest. | |
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| 9/18/2008 | |
| Global warming poses a serious threat to the future of the western United States. Science indicates that in order to avoid the most dangerous impacts of global warming, we must act quickly to reduce global warming pollution. | |
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| 7/24/2007 | |
| In 2006, Americans experienced a summer heat wave that broke records from coast to coast and killed almost 200 people. The year ended and 2007 began with teh warmest winter on record globally. This unseasonably warm weather is part of a long-term trend toward rising temperatures and extreme weather events resulting from global warming. | |
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| 6/20/2006 | |
| This report examines trends in U.S. global warming pollution nationally and by state and concludes that the failure to limit emissions from burning oil, coal, and natural gas has allowed global warming pollution to grow out of control. | |
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| 5/17/2007 | |
| Despite recent state and local commitments to address global warming, the transportation sector continues to pose a serious challenge for New Mexico as the state moves to decrease its global warming emissions. Advanced-technolgoy vehicles--those that use new technological advances to improve performance--will reduce New Mexico's contribution to global warming, improve the state's air pollution problems and enhance the state's energy security. | |
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| 5/17/2007 | |
| Rising global temperatures, unpredictable weather and alarming scientific predictions have led to increasing public concern about the impacts of global warming on the environment, health and society. But while the Bush administration continues to resist efforts to reduce global warming pollution, many states are taking effective actions to address the threat—including the adoption of the “Clean Cars Program,” which sets limits on global warming pollution from cars, light trucks and SUVs. | |
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| 4/24/2006 | |
| New Mexico could make major strides toward reducing its emissions of global warming pollution over the next several decades—while leading the way toward a clean energy future—by adopting a series of policy strategies to make the state more energy efficient, reduce the use of fossil fuels, and generate cleaner electricity. | |
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| 4/12/2007 | |
| The early effects of global warming are already evident across the United States and worldwide. The past nine years have all been among the 25 warmest for the contiguous United States, a streak unprecedented in the historical record. If emissions are left unchecked, temperatures will continue to rise, and the effects of global warming will become more severe. This report examines trends in U.S. global warming pollution nationally and by state and concludes that the failure to limit emissions nationwide has allowed global warming pollution to grow out of control. | |
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| 2007-08-9 | |
| The world's top scientists issue increasingly concerning reports on the threat of global warming. | |
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| 12/4/2007 | |
| Scientists expect that global warming will cause a variety of changes to precipitation patterns in the United States. Many areas will receive increased amounts of rain and snow over the course of a year; some areas will receive less. But scientists expect that, all across the country, the rainstorms and snowstorms that do occur will be more intense – increasing the risk of flooding and other impacts. | |
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| 11/19/2007 | |
| Legislation to increase Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars and trucks was included in the Senate energy bill (H.R. 6) that was passed in June of this year, marking the first time in over thirty years that either House of Congress has passed an increase in CAFE standards. The Senate CAFE would raise gas mileage standards for cars and trucks from 27.5 miles per gallon (mpg) and 22.2 mpg respectively to 35 mpg by 2020. | |
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| 10/30/2007 | |
| Automakers, dealerships and their trade associations often suggest that the costs of the Clean Cars Program to automakers and consumers would be too steep. However, cleaner vehicles will benefit consumers and the state’s economy in several ways. The Clean Cars Program would save New Mexicans money by reducing dependence on foreign oil, reducing medical costs, saving consumers money at the pump—keeping more money in the local economy—and safeguarding the state against the economic impacts of inaction on global warming. | |
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| 06/24/2008 | |
| Global warming is the defining challenge of our time. The latest climate science tells us that the United States must reduce its emissions of global warming pollutants quickly and dramatically if we hope to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of global warming. The rest of the world must take strong action as well. | |
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