Climate Changes Updates 4-6 January

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1. Under the Weather, Literally: More Rainfall and Bigger Storms May Lead to More Stomach Upsets

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130104143518.htm

2. Natural disasters cost $160bn in 2012

http://www.rtcc.org/natural-disasters-cost-160bn-in-2012/

3. New fracking research: Bad for climate, fine for your health

http://www.rtcc.org/new-fracking-research-bad-for-climate-fine-for-your-health/

4. Obama boosts support for biofuels industry

http://www.rtcc.org/obama-boosts-support-for-biofuels-industry/

5. $60bn Hurricane Sandy loss and damage package hangs in balance

http://www.rtcc.org/60bn-hurricane-sandy-loss-and-damage-package-hangs-in-balance/

6. Heatwave heralds hot, dry summer

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/heatwave-heralds-hot-dry-summer-20130103-2c79l.html

7. Heatwave adds burn to climb in temperatures

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/heatwave-adds-burn-to-climb-in-temperatures-20130103-2c77q.html

8. Heatwave prompts warning to pet owners

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/animals/heatwave-prompts-warning-to-pet-owners-20130104-2c7t8.html

9. Sydney to be spared worst of giant heat wave

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sydney-to-be-spared-worst-of-giant-heat-wave-20130104-2c7vf.html#ixzz2HG8YDNta

10. 2012 sure was a hot one

http://www.smh.com.au/wa-news/2012-sure-was-a-hot-one-20130104-2c88u.html

11. Push for halt to Arctic drilling after latest Shell mishap

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/push-for-halt-to-arctic-drilling-after-latest-shell-mishap-20130104-2c8u0.html#ixzz2HG8oS3E8

12. Extreme weather deadly for the vulnerable

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/extreme-weather-deadly-for-the-vulnerable-20130105-2ca9g.html

13. Carbon Dioxide Concentrations and Sea Level

http://www.enn.com/pollution/article/45421

14. Oil is Still World’s Largest Energy Source, But Coal and Natural Gas are Gaining

http://www.enn.com/energy/article/45420

15. Methane leaks cast doubt on shale gas climate credentials

http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2233930/methane-leaks-cast-doubt-on-shale-gas-climate-credentials

16. Scientists urge immediate climate action to limit costs

http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2233876/scientists-urge-immediate-climate-action-to-limit-costs

17. Climate Show New Year podcast special: where it’s at and where it’s going

http://www.skepticalscience.com/climate-show-new-year-2013.html

18. Lean Manufacturing: Addressing Climate Change Through Reductions In Waste

http://www.skepticalscience.com/lean-manufacturing-elroy.html

19. Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean Acidification

http://www.skepticalscience.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions-About-Ocean-Acidification.html

20. Heatwave hits Australia, triggering bushfires

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sci/2013-01/05/c_132081778.htm

21. Tell Me Why: Climate Science Is So Important

http://www.climatecentral.org/blogs/tell-me-why-climate-science-data-matter-15396

22. Tell Me Why: Questions Swirl Around Climate & Tornadoes

http://www.climatecentral.org/blogs/tell-me-why-questions-swirl-around-climate-tornadoes-15391

23. Tell Me Why: The Climate Extremes Index Matters

http://www.climatecentral.org/blogs/tell-me-why-the-climate-extremes-index-matters-15380

24. Oysters Killed by Climate Change’s Evil Twin

http://www.care2.com/causes/oysters-killed-by-climate-changes-evil-twin.html

25. Small Tsunami Follows 7.5 Alaskan Earthquake

http://news.discovery.com/earth/small-alaskan-tsunami-follows-earthquake-130105.html

26. 40 Seafloor Gas Seeps Found Off US East Coast

http://news.discovery.com/earth/40-seafloor-gas-seeps-found-off-us-east-coast-130104.html

27. Record Temperature Set: Colder than Absolute Zero

http://news.discovery.com/earth/record-temperature-set-colder-than-absolute-zero-130104.html