Greenhouse gas emissions in the US dropped to their lowest level in 15 years in 2009 as the impact of the financial crisis led to decreases in fuel and electricity consumption, according to newly published figures.Maybe we could start burning some more coal and driving more often to get this warming to kick back in...
In 2009, the US saw its emissions of the six main greenhouses gases drop 6 per cent year-on-year to 6,633m metric tonnes, the lowest total since 1995. Despite that annual fall, emissions rose by more than 7.3 per cent between 1990 and 2009.
It won't stop snowing here...
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 am CDT
Wednesday..
* Snow... heavy at times... will continue today through late tonight.
* 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow are expected through tonight.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. If you must
travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.Eight straight months of recorded snowfall.
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