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Surface temperature anomalies relative to 1951-1980 mean

• Extreme warming forces climate scientists to add hot pink to temperature map « Climate Progress:



Surface temperature anomalies for the period 17 December 2010 to 15 January 2011 show impressive warmth across the Canadian Arctic….

The largest anomalies here exceed 21°C (37.8°F) above average, which are very large values to be sustained for an entire month.

• Bolivia Set to Pass ‘Law of Mother Earth’ - Truthdig:

  Bolivia is set to pass the world’s first laws granting all nature equal rights to humans. The Law of Mother Earth, now agreed by politicians and grassroots social groups, redefines the country’s rich mineral deposits as “blessings” and is expected to lead to radical new conservation and social measures to reduce pollution and control industry.

• Chris Hedges: Why the United States Is Destroying Its Education System - Chris Hedges' Columns - Truthdig:

  We spurn real teachers—those with the capacity to inspire—and replace them with instructors who teach to narrow, standardized tests. These instructors obey. They teach children to obey. And that is the point.



• ThinkProgress » Budget Deal Slashes Nutrition Assistance For Poor Women and Children, Boosts Defense Spending By $5 Billion


• Lincvolt - Repowering the American Dream - Blog:

  We have been talking to numerous battery manufacturers, and our search is almost over. We will be ready to announce our new battery manufacturer soon. We have been researching and talking to companies from around the world to locate the best battery system for Lincvolt. Reliability, efficiency and safety are key ingredients for the Lincvolt choice.

• More LV adventures at Under The Hood.

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