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    The Consequences of Climate Change and the Cost of Denial

    July was America’s hottest month since 1895, and the past year was the hottest ever recorded.  Temperatures, droughts, ice-sheet meltings and floods are setting records all over the world.  Recent polls show renewed concern about climate change among American voters.  Even some oil companies have given lip service to the need to develop…

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

    July was America’s hottest month since 1895, and the past year was the hottest ever recorded. Temperatures, droughts, ice-sheet meltings and floods are setting records all over the world. Recent polls show renewed concern about climate change among American voters. Even some oil companies have given lip service to the need to develop alternatives to fossil fuels. But, so far, that’s not an issue in this year’s political campaigns.

    We’ll hear the numbers, sample public attitudes and ask about the chances of action before it’s too late.

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    2 of 3
    The Consequences of Climate Change and the Cost of Denial
    1. 0:00Former Syrian Prime Minister Claims Regime is Collapsing
    2. 7:31 The Consequences of Climate Change and the Cost of DenialYou’re reading this
    3. 43:58Republican Momentum to Tampa Convention
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