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TAKING THE TEMPERATURE IN CALIFORNIA

A recent poll found that Californians are concerned about the weather, but if actions speak louder than words, many residents are sending a mixed message, '!he poll of 2,500 residents of California found that 80% believe global warming could be a significant threat to their quality of life and the state's economy; 65% want the state to take the initiative to mitigate warming regardless of the U.S. government's plans; and 85% say they would consider environmental positions when choosing the state's next governor.

"There is a growing awareness and concern, including the fact that global warming isn't just melting the glaciers," says Mark …