Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires, and crippling drought, and more powerful storms.

FORBES: Full Text: President Obama's Inaugural Address

"Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires, and crippling drought and more powerful storms, " he said.

BBC: Inauguration: Barack Obama tells US to seize the moment

With buildings were still unstable, with fires raging below ground of 2, 000 degrees or more, there was good reason for their concern.

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Sea levels are rising, fires are raging, storms are stronger.

NPR: Transcript: Al Gore's Speech

The fires have been raging across 190 square miles of central and southern Chile.

FORBES: Retaliation Fires Burn In Chile After President Pi?era Mentions Arson

As the death toll from a raging wildfire in Chile continues to rise, someone appears to be lighting retaliation fires.

FORBES: Retaliation Fires Burn In Chile After President Pi?era Mentions Arson