Some highlights from President Obama's action plan to deal with climate change.http://www.whitehouse.gov/climate-change?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=email329-text2&utm_campaign=climate
See the following link for details.
Globally, the 10 warmest years on record all occurred since 1998.
For the contiguous 48 states, 7 of the 10 warmest years on record have occurred since 1998.
2012 was the second most extreme year on record for the nation
Droughts, Wildfires, and Floods are all more frequent and intense
Climate and weather disasters in 2012 alone cost the American economy more than $100 billion
Children, the elderly, and the poor are most vulnerable to a range of climate-related health effects, including those related to heat stress, air pollution, extreme weather events, and diseases carried by food, water, and insects.
The President's Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution in America
Reducing Carbon Pollution from Power Plants
Accelerating Clean Energy Leadership
Building a 21st Century Clean Energy Infrastructure
Cutting energy waste in homes, businesses, and factories
Reducing other greenhouse gas emissions
Prepare for the impacts of climate change
Support climate-resilient investments
Rebuild and learn from Superstorm Sandy
Launch an effort to create sustainable and resilient hospitals
Maintain Agriculture Productivity
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