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WASHINGTON, DC, July 1, 2008 (ENS) - Atlanta is thirsty, New York is
sizzling, Des Moines is flooded - all these situations have happened this year,
and a new federal government report predicts an increasing frequency of the same
kinds of extremes across North America as the planet warms.
Trends
point to dry winter. After last year's bone-dry winter, it wouldn't be
surprising if many California water managers resorted to doing rain dances.
WMO: Keep Eye on Weather Forecasts
Geneva, Switzerland, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) International weather experts
declared on Thursday that very little has been done to mitigate the climate
change prevailing in the world and recommended adaptation and prevention of
major disasters.
The World Meteorological Organization asserted that governments should
consider weather forecasts when making decisions to avoid catastrophes of great
consequence.
In his news conference, WMO General Secretary Michel Jarraud warned that
despite the vast quantity of existing scientific information on climate change,
there has been inadequate use of it.
Jarraud pointed out that agriculture is directly linked to the weather so it
is essential that farmers receive weather alerts to be able to adapt.
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UN conference recommends World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) climate workshop as a model for enhancing
knowledge to combat desertification
One of the most important
issues facing the world today is the need to ensure food security through
sustainable management of water and soil resources
NEW YORK
-(Dow Jones)- Retailers are expected to post lukewarm October sales, as
persistently warm weather quelled demand for fall fashions and shoppers
grappled with a stumbling housing market and high-priced gasoline.
