The forecasts come from a unique open-source analysis package, called the 2050 pathways calculator, which was created by Professor David MacKay, chief scientific adviser to the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Far fewer Republicans than the 16 who voted last week to open debate are committed to backing the Manchin-Toomey amendment or supporting the final gun package.
Other proposals included in the package of cost-cutting measures include reductions in maintenance of parks and open spaces, charging schools for the provision of crossing patrols and reducing leisure services across the borough.
The recent food scares have also led to tightening food safety regulations, limiting what can and can't be sold on and off the farm, and how producers have to package their food -- a restriction that is especially challenging at an open-air farmers market, Fahy said.