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CO2 has hit a record high with 400ppm.  No period in history has exhibited such a rapid rise in CO2 content. The planet hasn’t seen levels this high since the Pliocene Epoch, over 2.6 million years ago.  It wasn’t until before the 20th century when levels hit close to 300ppm. …

Our planet is seeing record high temperatures.  And we’re facing the biggest drought in years.  The month of June was the fourth hottest ever, with records being broken around the globe.  July is feeling much the same with new records in other cities.  Trying to stay cool can be difficult …

What was that?!  That was the asteroid dubbed “2011 MD”.  It flew by earth at about 12000 miles per hour.  Discovered June 22, the asteroid came so close that amateur astronomers were able to get a glimpse. Some say this stray would have broken up in the atmosphere. Other scientist …