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This article outlines how climate change may have impacted the forming, strength, and direction of last years blizzard. It's interesting to note that different articles differ on their view of whether or not climate change is the reason behind these wacky winter weather events.

This article talks about the recent freeze that has struck the US, but contrary to the previous article that I posted on the Polar Vortex, this article suggests that the recent temperatures shouldn't be used in the argument of climate change at all. Instead of focusing on this one example, the article looks at warming trends during winter throughout the US, and shows some interesting results.

Climate Change impacts already seen.

We can see a silver lining to this event and article. The superstorms, ice cap meltings, and ocean acidification are primary examples of issues that are the forefront of the world's news. When these events happen, they are sad and devastating, but the more they happen people become aware of the problem. And when the UN and political leaders are taking pro-environmentalism stances on the issue of man made global warming, more people will start paying attention and possibly change their anti-environmentalism into pro-environmentalism. This can lead to a desire to make change, and support green technology.

A strong statement on Climate Change

I think it was great what Obama did but I was looking through the internet and im not sure how the American public will view it. http://www.nationaljournal.com/energy/public-to-obama-congress-climate-action-is-no-big-deal-this-year-20140128 This article talks about new polls that have come out saying that the public wanted Obama to talk more about jobs and pushing Congress with new economic agendas. I am curious to find out whether or not he will accomplish anything that he said.

The United States has so much to learn from the UK and how they turned a massive school shooting into an opportunity to make their country a better place. The changes to the UK's gun control laws after the shooting and the statistics that have accompanied the changes only show how important and effective gun control laws are

Time is running out.

An interesting article that suggests a link between global warming and climate change, specifically in the case of hurricanes.

Global climate: it's complicated. Any long-term solution will require profound changes in how we generate energy. At the same time, there are everyday things that you can do to reduce your personal contribution to a warming planet. Here are seven simple guidelines on how your choices today affect the climate tomorrow.

Regardless of which candidate you support, it's interesting to see he's basing his support on the fear of climate change and its impact on NYC, citing Obama as better for the environment.

This is a fascinating article and one that put into perspective the state of climate change policy in the U.S.

The murder rate in the U.S. is 15 times higher than the murder rates of other wealthy countries. These wealthy countries have strict gun laws and the U.S. does not have strict gun laws. It is proven that an increase in strict gun control laws leads to a decrease in gun related deaths/mass shootings. When will the U.S. finally change?

I'm Ben Schlegel, a 15-year old sophomore at Manchester-Essex Regional High School in Massachusetts. I consider myself an environmentalist and am part of the Manchester Essex Green Team, a group of high school students who work to bring sustainable solutions to our community, like school composting and a recent school waste audit.

If you want to know why there has been no action on climate change in Congress, this is the article.

Nature Reports: Climate Change is an online resource from Nature providing in-depth reporting, comment and analysis on climate science and its wider implications for policy, society and the economy.

Article that explains how global warming impacts the forming of superstorms, and explains how these factors affect the frequency of superstorms.

Check out the video too.