Researchers Observe Climate Change, First-Hand
Sat, 30 Jun 2012 22:34:00 +0200   npr (en)

As the climate changes, scientists are documenting measurable shifts in the natural world — from a tremendous loss in Arctic sea ice and an increase in extreme weather like drought, floods and heatwaves, to the migration of plants and animals to new latitudes.

People and organisations: Michael Williams  Richard Harris  Richard Harris  Tropical Storm Debby  Mount Fuji  US Geological Survey  The Nation  Patrick Murray 

While Colorado burns, Washington fiddles | Bill McKibben
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:29:00 +0200   guardian (en)

Drought, wildfires, storms, floods – climate change is happening, but the real disaster is our Big Energy-owned politicians' inaction In the political world, this was the week of the healthcare ruling: reporters hovered around the supreme court, pundits pundited, politicians "braced" for the ruling, "reeled" in its aftermath.

People and organisations: Waldo Canyon  Mitt Romney  Rex Tillerson  Bill McKibben  Colorado Springs 

HouseLogic Helps Homeowners Clean Up After Floods
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:38:00 +0200   finanznachrichten-en (en)

WASHINGTON, DC -- (Marketwire) -- 06/29/12 -- As Florida residents clean up in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby , many more Americans can anticipate flooding and damage during this year's hur...

People and organisations: Tropical Storm Debby 

Government cleans drains to prep for 2012 hurricanes
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:32:00 +0200   jamaicagleaner (en)

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development yesterday disclosed that it was in the process of allocating $120 million to clean drains in a bid to stave off some of the potentially disastrous effects ...

People and organisations: Tropical Storm Debby  Emergency 

Four dead after U.S. tropical storm
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:07:00 +0200   cnn (en)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Debby headed into the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday after leaving three people dead and one missing and deluging Florida with buckets of rain that triggered flooding statewide.

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Tropical depression floods N. Fla., S. Ga.
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:06:00 +0200   upi (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 27 (UPI) -- A tropical depression lashed northern Florida and southern Georgia with torrential rainfall, causing flash flooding, as it moved east Wednesday.

People and organisations: National Hurricane Center  Hurricane Dennis  Hurricane Center  Tropical Storm Debby 

Stormy Forecast Juices OJ Futures
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:45:00 +0200   wsj-en (en)

Florida's orange groves survived a lashing from Tropical Storm Debby this week. But some commodities investors are betting that Debby is just a warm up to what is expected to be a busy hurricane season.

People and organisations: Tropical Storm Debby 

Heavy rain drenches Florida
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:15:00 +0200   cnn (en)

Already deluged by a stubborn cyclone that wouldn't move, northern Florida could get another 6 to 12 inches of rain over the next two days as Tropical Storm Debby hovers in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

People and organisations: Tropical Storm Debby 

Tropical storm slams Florida
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:18:00 +0200   cnn (en)

Already deluged by a stubborn cyclone that wouldn't move, northern Florida could get another 6 to 12 inches of rain over the next two days as Tropical Storm Debby hovers in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

People and organisations: Tropical Storm Debby 

NATO Dismisses Action on Syria as Russia Sends Back Helicopters
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:26:00 +0200   news-yahoo (en)

Syria is still expecting a shipment of military helicopters from Russia, Reuters reported on Monday. This revelation came about even as NATO countries prepared to sit down on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of retaliating over a downed Turkish jet, as reported by the AFP.

People and organisations: Hurricane Center  Trayvon Martin  George Zimmerman  National Hurricane Center  NATO  Tropical Storm Debby 

Florida's torrent of trouble
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:15:00 +0200   cnn (en)

Isolated areas could see up to 25 inches of rain from the slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby . Homes and roads are swamped and people have been ordered to evacuate.

People and organisations: Columbia County  National Hurricane Center  Federal Emergency Management Agency  Barack Obama  National Weather Service  Hurricane Center  White House  Florida Highway Patrol  Emergency  Rick Scott 

Flooding forces Florida evacuations
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:37:00 +0200   cnn (en)

Already deluged by a stubborn cyclone that wouldn't move, northern Florida could get another 6 to 12 inches of rain over the next two days as Tropical Storm Debby hovers in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

People and organisations: Tropical Storm Debby 

Floods cut off part of Fla. interstate
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:58:00 +0200   CBSnews (en)

Storm floods homes and closes parts of the main interstate highway, threatening up to two feet of rain in places

People and organisations: Florida Times-Union  Florida Highway Patrol  Rick Scott  David Walker 

Rain, more rain for Florida
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:31:00 +0200   cnn (en)

Already deluged by a stubborn storm that won't move, northern Florida could get another 6 to 12 inches of rain over the next two days as Tropical Storm Debby hovers in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

People and organisations: Columbia County  Federal Emergency Management Agency  National Weather Service  Laura Miller  Hurricane Center  Clay County  Exxon Mobil  Emergency  National Hurricane Center  Barack Obama  White House  Hilton Head Island  Florida Highway Patrol  Rick Scott 

Florida braced for more flooding
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:21:00 +0200   cnn (en)

Already deluged by a stubborn cyclone that wouldn't move, northern Florida could get another 6 to 12 inches of rain over the next two days as Tropical Storm Debby hovers in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

People and organisations: Tropical Storm Debby 

Rain, rain and more rain for Florida
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:41:00 +0200   cnn (en)

Already deluged by a stubborn storm that won't move, northern Florida could get another 6 to 12 inches of rain over the next two days as Tropical Storm Debby hovers in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

People and organisations: Laura Miller  Hurricane Center  Exxon Mobil  National Hurricane Center  Tropical Storm Debby  Rick Scott 

Oil Drops a Second Day as Europe Crisis Threatens Demand
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:04:00 +0200   bloomberg (en)

Oil was little changed in after a storm avoided the Gulf of Mexico ’s energy-producing area and speculation European leaders will fail to stem its debt crisis that threatens to curb fuel demand. Futures traded below $80 a barrel for a fourth day, near an eight-month low, after Tropical Storm Debby ....

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Storm could spawn tornadoes in Florida
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:52:00 +0200   cnn (en)

Already deluged by a stubborn cyclone that wouldn't move, northern Florida could get another 6 to 12 inches of rain over the next two days as Tropical Storm Debby hovers in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

People and organisations: Tropical Storm Debby 

Tempête. Risque d’inondations et de tornades en Floride
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:09:00 +0200   OuestFrance (fr)

La tempête tropicale Debby a déversé ce lundi des pluies diluviennes sur certaines parties de la Floride, où l’on craint des inondations et...

People and organisations: Rick Scott  Royal Dutch Shell 

Oil rises in Asia
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:53:00 +0200   geo-tv (en)

SINGAPORE: Oil was up in Asia Tuesday with traders buying cheaper crude after a tropical storm spared production f

People and organisations: Phillip Futures  Tropical Storm Debby  European Union  European Union  Brent North