Thursday, October 23, 2014

There’s a Surprisingly Strong Link Between Climate Change and Violence

The Washington Post
Earlier this year, when a study came out suggesting global warming will increase the rates of violent crimes in the United States -- producing "an additional 22,ooo murders, 180,000 cases of rape," and many other crime increases by the year 2099 -- it drew widespread criticism. Story here.

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Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn

The Guardian. People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary. Health issues, loneliness and poverty are exacerbating ...