Lisa Murkowski Has Discovered Ocean Acidification; Is Apparently "Concerned" & "Troubled"

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Carbon dioxide emissions are changing the chemistry of our oceans, which could have a negative impact on coastlines and economies. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is looking for answers to this growing problem. She says we need to find out how vulnerable our communities are.

"What is happening with ocean acidification is important to me as an Alaskan," said Murkowski. "Really, it should be important to every one of us."

Murkowski introduced legislation that calls for the U.S. Department of Commerce to conduct assessments and file reports every few years. She says they are already seeing effects on crab fisheries in Alaska. Some crab shells are taking longer to develop or grow softer than normal. Ocean acidification can alter ecosystems and the economies relying on them.

"Seventy percent of planet earth is ocean. We're not here... we are not here without healthy oceans," said Murkowski.

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http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/470039033.html

[Fullduplexxx]

1. So late so out of touch

[JDC]

2. She is a joke.

[hatrack]

4. Read the comments on her Twitter feed for a cheap belly-laugh

Nobody is buying how much she "cares". Nobody.

[progressoid]

3. Better late than never?