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8/24/2006
Extensive scientific evidence demonstrates that global warming is real, that it is affecting us now, and that human activities—particularly the burning of fossil fuels—are the primary cause.
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6/20/2006
The early effects of global warming are already evident across the United States and worldwide. The year 2005 was the warmest on record. 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 from burning oil, coal, and natural gas has allowed global warming pollution to grow out of control.
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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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2/8/2006
Shrinking glaciers, rising global temperatures, increasingly severe storms, 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 and federal policymakers continue to resist efforts to reduce global warming pollution, many states are taking dramatic, 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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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. We find that storms with extreme mounts of rain or snowfall are happening more often across most of America, consistent with the predicted impact of global warming.
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10/9/2003
The majority of scientists are certain that the climate is changing around the world and that humans are causing the transformation. Fortunately, we have the technological know-how to reduce global warming emissions while saving consumers money. But the longer we wait to take serious action the more devastating the consequences. We should not be daunted by the task at hand. As difficult as it may seem to change the weather, the fact is that we may already have.
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07/24/2007
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 the 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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06/18/2008
This report details more than 20 examples of cutting-edge programs that communities, states and countries are using to reduce global warming pollution today. The report includes highlights of Pittsburgh's green building work and the high-speed rail service from Philadelphia to Harrisburg, and was released as the Rendell administration considers adoption of a state-level global warming plan.
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05/21/2007
Tailpipe standards already in place in Pennsylvania and 11 other states would reduce global warming pollution by nearly 400 million metric tons by 2020--a reduction level equivalent to taking 74 million of today's cars off the road for an entire year.
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For more information on global warming issues, contact:


Nathan Willcox

Energy and Clean Air Advocate

Phone: (215) 732-5897

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