That report, produced in early May, warned that water is growing scarcer in the driest regions of the U.S. and heavy rains are becoming more common in the wettest regions. Heat waves are now not only a regular occurrence, but are also more severe than ever. Floods and rising waters are impacting not only Americas farmland, but also urban centers like Miami and New York City. Wildfires are growing worse. Forests are being consumed by insects that have seen a population boom in the warmer climate. Thunderstorms and hurricanes are more menacing. In March, the UN published an extensive report on rising sea levels and the increasing acidification of the oceans.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:01:17 +0000
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