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    Global Warming Conference, UK Report and US Politics in a Democratic Congress

    A British study predicts disruption comparable to world wars and depressions unless there's immediate action to curb climate change.  This week in Kenya, 180 nations are trying to agree on timetables. On Capitol Hill, James Inhofe calls global warming "the greatest hoax perpetrated on the American people."

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    A British study predicts disruption comparable to world wars and depressions unless there's immediate action to curb climate change. This week in Kenya, 180 nations are trying to agree on timetables. On Capitol Hill, James Inhofe calls global warming "the greatest hoax perpetrated on the American people." California Democrat Barbara Boxer, who’ll replace the Oklahoma Republican next year as chair of a key senate committee, urges that "time is running out and we need to move forward.” She'll propose new laws to set limits on greenhouse gases. Is American policy in for a change? If China and India don't get on board, will it make any difference?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Global Warming
    1. 0:00Key Senators Dismiss New Bush Bid for Bolton
    2. 0:00Global Warming Conference, UK Report and US Politics in a Democratic CongressYou’re reading this
    3. 0:00Earl Warren, a Model for Bipartisanship
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