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Are Texans less likely than people elsewhere to believe in Climate Change?
Grim predictions say 9 more years of Texas drought possible
A drought that has caused more than $5 billion in damages could continue for another 9 years, a state forecaster said on Thursday.
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“LITTLE RELIEF POSSIBLE: This map from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center shows the amount of the average rainfall that would be needed to provide some drought relief. (Photo: Climate Prediction Center)”
Wild facts about the Texas drought
Texas has seen only 7.47 inches of rain so far this year, a record low for the state. This “slow-motion disaster,” as some climate experts have called it, has produced a litany of records and startling statistics.
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Al Gore in 24-hour broadcast to convert climate skeptics
“24 Hours of Reality” will broadcast a presentation by Al Gore every hour for 24 hours across 24 different time zones from Wednesday to Thursday, with the aim of convincing climate change deniers and driving action against global warming among households, schools and businesses.
