Government Report Details "Profound Effects" of Climate Change

By Jenny Choi on May 28, 2008

Climate change is already having a major effect on water and land resources, agriculture and biodiversity, according to a report released yesterday by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program, which is led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The study is a detailed scientific examination of the impact of climate change on the nation's ecosystems--including forests, farmland and wildlife--and the continuing trend in rising sea levels and changes in temperature and precipitation in the next 25 to 50 years. In related news, ExxonMobil has announced it will discontinue funding for lobby and policy groups that deny the science behind climate change.

Public Agenda's latest Confidence in U.S. Foreign Policy Index shows 72 percent of Americans worry about global warming, with 39 percent who worry "a lot." Yet 58 percent give the U.S. a grade of C or worse for working with other countries to reduce global warming. Still, 61 percent say it's "realistic" to believe that international cooperation can reduce global warming.

It is funny that we don't look at both sides of an opposing argument and give too both with equal interest/money. Maybe look at the facts instead of emotion. It seems that whatever Hollywood version of what is popular a public attack comes their way if you question the scientific findings. I am not saying that Global Warming isn't real but is it the only reason that climate changes.

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