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Summer heat brings state of emergency to Missouri

Missouri declares state of emergency due to heat, drought  Jul 23, 2012 (Reuters) – The governor of Missouri on Monday declared a state of emergency due to the drought and prolonged severe heat of this summer, which has so far been blamed in the deaths of 25 people in the state.

“The high temperatures and dry conditions across the state are taking their toll on Missourians,” Governor Jay Nixon said in a statement. “Our farmers are suffering tremendous losses in crops and livestock, and we’re seeing more heat-related deaths and emergency room visits, particularly among seniors.”…. http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFL2E8INJ2G20120723

(but Governor Nixon still thinks that nuclear reactors will be OK in the heat?)

July 24, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change, USA