TreeHuggerThe Union of Concerned Scientists has released a peer-reviewed report on the impact global warming could have in nine Northeastern states. Combining the expertise of 50 scientists and economists, the report takes a detailed look at the consequences of sticking with a fossil-fuel dependent economy or switching to cleaner, greener alternatives.
The differences between the two scenarios in the report are stark. Under the higher-emissions scenario, only Western Maine would have a reliable ski season by the end of the century, but under the lower-emissions scenario, many other parts of the Northeast would retain their ski seasons for winter recreation. Sea level rise is another… Read more
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