Tell Us: Is this Extreme Weather a Symptom of Climate Change?
Studies predict intense storms as a symptom of climate change. What do you think?
According to the University of Rhode Island Climate Change Collaborative, the world is getting warmer, the oceans are getting warmer and more acidic, storms are getting more intense and sea levels are rising at an accelerated rate. A study funded by the Rhode Island Sea Grant, found that the sea level in Newport has increased eight inches since 1930. By 2100, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council said to expect three to five feet of sea level rise. More Americans than ever believe the earth's temperature has been getting warmer. Currently, 67 percent say there is evidence of global warming, up four points over last year, according to a Pew Research article published last month. The study reported that 42 percent say the …
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5:18 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
CBS Sunday Morning had a segment on yesterday's show addressing this question. Here's the link to the website. The segment is titled "The scientific truth about climate change". http://www.cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/ more ›