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Floods, Landslides, Heat-Waves and Toxic Clouds: Plagues From God Or God-Awful Corporations?

Floods in eastern Germany that have killed at least ten people rose to a record high today in the historic city of Dresden, driving thousands from their homes. The tide of murky brown water also swamped other towns along the River Elbe and prompted the evacuation of tens of thousands.
Aug 16, 2002 | Story
George Monbiot: Climate Change Threatens the Future of Humanity, but we Refuse to Respond Rationally

In the United States millions are without power. Europe is suffering from a record heat wave. In France, the government estimates up to 3,000 people may have died from conditions connected to the heat wave. We talk to George Monbiot on climate change. [Includes transcript]
Aug 15, 2003 | Story
"Global Warming" –Two Words You Never Hear in Wall-to-Wall Coverage of Hurricane Isabel

Hurricane Isabel crashed ashore in North Carolina yesterday. 100mph winds brought down trees, caused air travel chaos and knocked out electricity to more than 3 million people. We speak with author David Helvarg about hurricane Isabel, Bush’s environmental policy and the federal insurance system. [Includes transcript]
Sep 19, 2003 | Story
Global Warming and Extreme Weather: Hurricane Charley Leaves 16 Dead, Thousands Homeless

Hurricane Charley rips through Florida leaving 16 dead many thousands homeless without water or electricity. We speak with David Helvarg and George Monbiot about extreme weather and the effects of global warming. [includes rush transcript]
Aug 16, 2004 | Story
George Monbiot: "Climate Change Is a Far Greater Threat To Human Well-Being Than Terrorism"

Landslides and flooding following days of heavy rain in California have left some 20 people dead in the state, including 10 in La Conchita following a devastating mudslide. We take a look at extreme weather and global warming with author and columnist George Monbiot. [includes rush transcript]
Jan 13, 2005 | Story
Dozens Dead as Hurricane Katrina Slams into Gulf Coast: A Look at Extreme Weather, Oil Development and Who Gets Hit the Hardest

Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast with devastating force Monday morning leaving at least 55 people dead and more than a million people in three states without power. We speak with David Helvarg of the Blue Frontier Campaign about extreme weather and Damu Smith about who gets hit the hardest. [includes rush transcript]
Aug 30, 2005 | Story
"Katrina's Real Name is Global Warming"

As the Bush administration promotes regulations that allow more pollution from power plants, we look at the increased impact of human-induced global warming in the form of extreme weather events such as Hurricane Katrina. [includes rush transcript]
Sep 01, 2005 | Story
Global Warming Heat Wave? January Temps Hit Record Highs Across Northeast

Temperatures this weekend reached record highs across the Northeast climbing to 72 degrees in New York and New Jersey and hitting almost 70 in Boston and Connecticut. The world’s 10 warmest years have all occurred since 1994 with 2006 the sixth warmest on record. We take a look at global warming with Greenpeace USA executive director, John Passacantando. [includes rush transcript]
Jan 08, 2007 | Story
Extreme Weather & Global Warming: Floods in Iowa & China, Wildfires in California, Heat Waves on the East Coast, Tornadoes Across the Midwest

The words "extreme weather" are rarely associated in the mainstream media with another two words: "global warming." But scientists argue that these extreme weather events are consistent with changes they have long predicted would accompany global warming. We speak to Joseph Romm of ClimateProgress.org and Perry Beeman of the Des Moines Register. [includes rush transcript]
Jun 16, 2008 | Story
As Global Warming Fuels More Extreme Weather, McCain and Bush Urge Congress to Lift Offshore Oil Drilling Ban

President Bush and John McCain urge Congress to lift a federal ban on offshore oil drilling and in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Their call comes as a new global warming report finds that North America is likely to experience more droughts, excessive heat and intense downpours. We speak with David Helvarg of the Blue Frontier Campaign. [includes rush transcript]
Jun 20, 2008 | Story

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Floods, Landslides, Heat-Waves and Toxic Clouds: Plagues From God Or God-Awful Corporations?

George Monbiot: Climate Change Threatens the Future of Humanity, but we Refuse to Respond Rationally

"Global Warming" –Two Words You Never Hear in Wall-to-Wall Coverage of Hurricane Isabel

Global Warming and Extreme Weather: Hurricane Charley Leaves 16 Dead, Thousands Homeless

George Monbiot: "Climate Change Is a Far Greater Threat To Human Well-Being Than Terrorism"

Dozens Dead as Hurricane Katrina Slams into Gulf Coast: A Look at Extreme Weather, Oil Development and Who Gets Hit the Hardest

"Katrina's Real Name is Global Warming"

Global Warming Heat Wave? January Temps Hit Record Highs Across Northeast

Extreme Weather & Global Warming: Floods in Iowa & China, Wildfires in California, Heat Waves on the East Coast, Tornadoes Across the Midwest

As Global Warming Fuels More Extreme Weather, McCain and Bush Urge Congress to Lift Offshore Oil Drilling Ban

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