Cyclone Pam: Vanuatu's president blames climate change for extreme weather

[malaise]

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/16/vanuatus-president-blames-climate-change-for-extreme-weather
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The president of Vanuatu says climate change is contributing to more extreme weather conditions and cyclone seasons, after cyclone Pam ripped through the island nation.

The damage from the category five storm to the island nation has been extensive, and is still being assessed as aid workers scrambled to get to affected areas on Monday morning.

The official death toll remains at six, with many more injured, and is expected to rise as communication begins to be restored.

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Listen buster - Inhofe will soon show you his snowball

[SunSeeker]

1. So sad. Vanuatu is (was?) incredibly beautiful. nt

[malaise]

3. 90% of buildings in the capital were either destroyed or damaged

That is a disaster

[Vinca]

2. Someday soon that will be Florida . . . despite Rick Scott's "no climate change" policy.

[panader0]

4. There are several relief funds--here's the first one on the list:

https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/cyclone-pam-help-save-lives-children-vanuatu/22791?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Vanuatu%20Cyclone&utm_term=vanuatu%20relief%20fund

They are going to need a lot of help. Over 16,000 children are homeless.