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Difference Between Weather and Climate Change (Original Post) DhhD Jan 2014 OP
Good link led to more, video and gifs. Dial-up waming!: freshwest Jan 2014 #1

freshwest

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1. Good link led to more, video and gifs. Dial-up waming!:
Sat Jan 11, 2014, 03:04 PM
Jan 2014
The Polar Vortex, Explained in Two Minutes

Want to know more about the frigid blast of air that's been sweeping the country this week? Dr. John Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, has got answers for you.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/010714_polar_vortex.mp4

President Obama's Plan to Fight Climate Change

President Obama believes we have a moral obligation to lead the fight against carbon pollution. Share the details of his plan to help make sure people in your community get the facts:



Our Nation’s Energy History

Did you know the U.S. uses more wood as a source of fuel than we did in 1775?



I posted on this, but appreciate this link as it shows how involved the scientific community is in combating the problem. Here's a thread on his Executive Order and who is working on this with him:

President Obama Issues Executive Order On Climate


http://www.democraticunderground.com/110219113

I posted a video and the transcript of the fact sheet on the EO there.

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