2008 – Page 42 – Rising Tide North America

By postMigrator October 26, 2008 October 26, 2008 Uncategorized

The theories behind this study have been debated (at times rather hotly) among
meteorologists & oceanographers for over a decade.

ASW

Research to Investigate the Tropical Cloud Systems’ Roles in Climate Stabilization

23:15 GMT, Wednesday, 22 October 2008 00:15 UK

Study probes clouds’ climate role

The clouds’ impact on the climate is relatively unknown to modellers An
international team of scientists is hoping to shed light on how clouds over the
Pacific Ocean are affecting global climate and weather systems.

The clouds, some of which are bigger than the US, reflect sunlight back into space
and cool the ocean below.

The team hopes to learn more about the clouds’ properties and if pollution from
activities such as mining affect the formation of these systems.

Colombia: Indigenous Protestors, Striking Workers Under Attack

By postMigrator October 26, 2008 October 26, 2008 RT Newswire

—– Forwarded Message —-
From: Jess at Witness for Peace <jess@witnessforpeace.org>
To: tahirih_alia@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 7:50:45 PM
Subject: Take Action Now–Indigenous Protesters and Striking Workers are Under Attack

Witness for Peace Updates

Repression of Colombian indigenous protest.
Dear Tahirih,

Take Action Now–Indigenous Protesters and Striking Workers are Under Attack by the
Colombian Government
Reports indicate 19 indigenous people killed in the past two weeks while striking
sugarcane workers face repression. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe declares a
“State of Internal Commotion” to deal with protests and strikes.

Indigenous communities in northern Cauca and the sugarcane workers on strike in the
neighboring province of Valle de Cauca are asking for an honest dialogue with the
Colombian government to address the serious social problems they face. Rather than
listening to the concerns of these marginalized communities, the Colombian
government-backed by U.S. military funding-responds with repressive force.

Climate Change Linked to Indian Tiger Attacks

By postMigrator October 26, 2008 October 26, 2008 RT Newswire

Climate change linked to Indian tiger attacks
Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:09am EDT
By Sujoy Dhar

KOLKATA, India (Reuters) – The number of tiger attacks on people is growing in
India’s Sundarban islands as habitat loss and dwindling prey caused by climate
change drives them to prowl into villages for food, experts said Monday.

Wildlife experts say endangered tigers in the world’s largest reserve are turning on
humans because rising sea levels and coastal erosion are steadily shrinking the
tigers’ natural habitat.

Climate Change Is Faster and More Extreme’ Than Feared

By postMigrator October 26, 2008 October 26, 2008 RT Newswire

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“Natural carbon sinks, such as forests and
oceans, are losing their ability to absorb CO2
from the atmosphere faster than expected.”

The report has been endorsed by Professor
Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, the newly elected Vice
Chair of the IPCC, who said: “It is clear that
climate change is already having a greater impact
than most scientists had anticipated, so it’s
vital that international mitigation and
adaptation responses become swifter and more
ambitious.”
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The Telegraph/UK
October 20, 2008

Climate Change Is Faster and More Extreme’ Than Feared
Climate change is happening much faster than the
world’s best scientists predicted and will wreak
havoc unless action is taken on a global scale, a
new report warns.

by Paul Eccleston

‘Extreme weather events’ such as the hot summer
of 2003, which caused an extra 35,000 deaths
across southern Europe from heat stress and poor
air quality, will happen more frequently.

Britain and the North Sea area will be hit more
often by violent cyclones and the predicted rise
in sea level will double to more than a metre,
putting vast coastal areas at risk from flooding.