Ever wonder where all those nasty GHG’s (greenhouse gasses) are coming from? Well, you may be surprised. Just look over your shoulder – they may be right in your back yard!

The following findings are excerpted from the Executive Summary of the National Climate Assessment Draft released in January 2013.

The phrase, “crowded coastline” might conjure up images of tanned tourists on the warm, sunny beaches of Florida and California.

Data collected over the north Pacific Ocean the next two months by a highly specialized NOAA jet aircraft will improve North American winter storm forecasts.

According to a new technical report, the effects of climate change will continue to threaten the health and vitality of U.S. coastal communities’ social, economic and natural systems.

California, with its abundant natural resources, has a long history of support for renewable energy.

In 2009, 11.6 percent of all electricity came from renewable resources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and small hydroelectric facilities. Large hydro plants generated another 9.2 percent of our electricity.

Let’s face it, all technologies we employ for the betterment of life carry risks – yes bathtubs included! With all the news about pipelines (and with Keystone XL taking center-stage), I thought it worthwhile to take a look as some stats.

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