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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

July, 2009 : A NASA satellite study found that Arctic sea ice had thinned dramatically between the winters of 2004 and 2008, with thin seasonal ice replacing thick older ice as the dominant type for the first time on record ( earlier post ). ºC in 2020, and 2.3 ºC in 2050, as compared to 2000 temperatures. ” [ 18 ].

Climate 236

Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions 236

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

This article discusses: (a) why the focus should have been on the transfer of proven renewable energy technology from developed to developing countries; and (b) how this technology transfer can be financed with currently available funds. The Chinese can promise to do this because they’re modernizing their economy.

Climate Change 244

Climate Change Climate Carbon Emissions 244

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AUGUST 14, 2009

Twenty-three percent describe regional air pollution as a big problem, an 11-point drop since last year (34%) and the smallest percentage since PPIC began asking the question in June 2000. Today, residents in the Central Valley (36%), Los Angeles (30%) and Inland Empire (27%) are more likely to characterize air pollution as a big problem.

Economy 170

Economy Los Angeles Climate Change 2008 170