Concentrations of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere surged to a record high in 2016, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Last year's increase was 50% higher than the average of the past 10 years.
Researchers say a combination of human activities and the El Niño weather phenomenon drove CO2 to a level not seen in 800,000 years.
Scientists say this risks making global temperature targets largely unattainable.
This year's greenhouse gas bulletin produced by the WMO is based on measurements taken in 51 countries. Research stations dotted around the globe measure concentrations of warming gases including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.

jerseyhoya wrote:

Chad Pergram‏ @ChadPergram
McConnell, Ryan, WH Cos Kelly, Nat’l Sec Adviser McMaster & DefSec Mattis all had dinner tonight

These five folks should be having dinner together monthly or more.

Donald Trump wrote:The terrorist came into our country through what is called the "Diversity Visa Lottery Program," a Chuck Schumer beauty. I want merit based.

Donald Trump wrote:We are fighting hard for Merit Based immigration, no more Democrat Lottery Systems. We must get MUCH tougher (and smarter). @foxandfriends

Donald Trump wrote:"Senator Chuck Schumer helping to import Europes problems" said Col.Tony Shaffer. We will stop this craziness! @foxandfriends

Sam Stein wrote:Days after Las Vegas, WH said it was “too soon” to talk legislative response

Morning after NYC, Trump has pinpointed immigration overhaul

slugsrbad wrote:

Sam Stein wrote:Days after Las Vegas, WH said it was “too soon” to talk legislative response

Morning after NYC, Trump has pinpointed immigration overhaul

Not sure if we mentioned it, but it is "shocking" how this being tied to Islamic terrorism changes the reaction by the right and the President.

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe says the country could resume executions in response to rising murder rates.

The last execution in the southern African nation was in 2005.

Mugabe said Wednesday that although his cabinet is divided on the issue, he favors a resumption of executions. "Let's restore the death penalty," he said.

He did not say when it could happen.

Zimbabwe's law allows for the death penalty for people convicted of murder "in aggravating circumstances." Women and offenders younger than 17 and older than 70 are exempt.

Official figures say over 90 prisoners are on death row.

The hangman's job has been vacant for over a decade, but justice ministry permanent secretary Virgina Mabhiza last month said recent months have seen a "flood" of applications in the economically struggling nation.

Ed Gillespie, the Republican nominee for governor in Virginia, has been running some doozies this fall. He's spent millions on often misleading ads that paint his patrician opponent, Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, as soft on pedophiles and the Latino gang MS-13. He's made the protection of Confederate monuments one of his signature issues. "I'm for keeping 'em up, and he's for taking 'em down," Gillespie says to camera. "And that's a big difference in November!"

These spots represent a stunning about-face for a former Republican National Committee chairman who made a name for himself evangelizing about the need for the GOP to reject dog whistles and improve outreach to minorities. But Gillespie seems willing to trade his reputation for victory if that's what required. And his strategy is paying dividends.

A new Washington Post-Schar School poll finds that Northam's lead has narrowed to five percentage points, down from 13 points a month ago. He leads among likely voters 49 percent to Gillespie's 44 percent, a margin that is not statistically significant. The Republican has closed a motivation gap and seen his share of support rise among supporters of President Donald Trump, without driving away independents and moderates.

--Gillespie trailed by more than 20 points at the beginning of October in the swing-voting Northern Virginia exurbs that encompass Loudoun County. Now he's tied with Northam at 44 percent.

--Among self-identified conservatives, Gillespie's lead over Northam grew from 56 points to 69 points.

--Gillespie's lead among white voters without college degrees has increased from 25 points to 35 points. (Trump won this group by 47 points in 2016 exit polls.)

The truck ad has given Gillespie an opening to take umbrage and further consolidate his base by winning sympathy from Trump supporters who may remain uneasy with him. “Ralph Northam doesn’t just disagree with millions of Virginians who don’t share his liberal policy agenda,” Gillespie said during a segment on “Fox and Friends” yesterday morning that focused on the ad. “He disdains us.”

It also lets Gillespie muddy the waters with independents by arguing that neither side has a clean nose.

curveball wrote:I've noticed lately that there have been many more commercials on the tube that are for military enlistment. I hope this bum doesn't start another war.

slugsrbad wrote:

Donald Trump wrote:The terrorist came into our country through what is called the "Diversity Visa Lottery Program," a Chuck Schumer beauty. I want merit based.

Jeff Flake wrote:Actually, the Gang of 8, including @SenSchumer, did away with the Diversity Visa Program as part of broader reforms. I know, I was there.

pacino wrote:Gillespie goes full Trump to get Republicans:

Ed Gillespie, the Republican nominee for governor in Virginia, has been running some doozies this fall. He's spent millions on often misleading ads that paint his patrician opponent, Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, as soft on pedophiles and the Latino gang MS-13. He's made the protection of Confederate monuments one of his signature issues. "I'm for keeping 'em up, and he's for taking 'em down," Gillespie says to camera. "And that's a big difference in November!"

These spots represent a stunning about-face for a former Republican National Committee chairman who made a name for himself evangelizing about the need for the GOP to reject dog whistles and improve outreach to minorities. But Gillespie seems willing to trade his reputation for victory if that's what required. And his strategy is paying dividends.

A new Washington Post-Schar School poll finds that Northam's lead has narrowed to five percentage points, down from 13 points a month ago. He leads among likely voters 49 percent to Gillespie's 44 percent, a margin that is not statistically significant. The Republican has closed a motivation gap and seen his share of support rise among supporters of President Donald Trump, without driving away independents and moderates.

--Gillespie trailed by more than 20 points at the beginning of October in the swing-voting Northern Virginia exurbs that encompass Loudoun County. Now he's tied with Northam at 44 percent.

--Among self-identified conservatives, Gillespie's lead over Northam grew from 56 points to 69 points.

--Gillespie's lead among white voters without college degrees has increased from 25 points to 35 points. (Trump won this group by 47 points in 2016 exit polls.)

The truck ad has given Gillespie an opening to take umbrage and further consolidate his base by winning sympathy from Trump supporters who may remain uneasy with him. “Ralph Northam doesn’t just disagree with millions of Virginians who don’t share his liberal policy agenda,” Gillespie said during a segment on “Fox and Friends” yesterday morning that focused on the ad. “He disdains us.”

It also lets Gillespie muddy the waters with independents by arguing that neither side has a clean nose.

it must be the economic anxiety driving this enthusiasm

slugsrbad wrote:BREAKING NEWS!!!!!

I just got an email from Starbucks (don't you dare #$!&@ judge me) and the holiday cup DID NOT say Merry Christmas on it. There were presents clearly representing Christmas and a Tree, but NOT THE WORDS!!!! Someone teach me how to RT at the President.

“As your member of Congress, I will be accountable to you, not part of the do-nothing caucus. The first order of business is to help President Trump enact his America First Agenda,” Meuser said in the release announcing the plan.

On tax reform, Meuser says he “will support President Donald Trump’s plan for tax reform, regulatory reform, repealing and replacing Obamacare and enacting a comprehensive domestic energy policy.”

In his government accountability and reform section, he says he will “pursue and introduce legislation which will begin to Drain the Swamp” in D.C.

The move to court the Trump voters will likely be a trend across many of the campaigns in the 11th district. The district’s current Congressman, Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Luzerne), was one of the Trump campaign’s main surrogates in the state, and is running his Senate campaign courting support from Trump voters.