The End Of The World As We're Not Supposed To Know It

Two major newspapers report that the world is not only reaching a 'tipping point' where climate change is concerned, but that the Bush Administration doesn't want you to know about it.

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February 2, 2006, 5:00 AM PST

By Michael Dudley

"While most Americans remain preoccupied with war, terrorism, high gas prices--or the coming Pitt-Jolie baby--an issue that may dwarf all of those concerns receives major attention on the front page of the Sunday editions of The New York Times and The Washington Post."

"One story raises a nightmare global warming scenario for the end of the world, at least as we know it, while the other suggests that the Bush administration doesn't want anyone to know about that.

The opening paragraphs of the two stories follow.

FULL STORY: Two Top Papers Ask: Is the Earth Heading for Doom?

Saturday, January 28, 2006 in Editor & Publisher

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