On Wednesday, the European Central Bank will present a so-called ConvergenceReport on Latvia, and the nation is expected to be given the all-clear to join the 17-member euro zone, paving the way for a final decision in July.
So global warming models say global warming has little or no impact on North Atlantic storms and meteorologists report a convergence of natural factors that made Sandy especially powerful.
The VERGE report suggests that the process of convergence is already underway, as the LEED system and ASHRAE standards continue to drive changes in efficiency, telecommuting increases, and a move back to cities occurs.