Yesterday, Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) rejected the notion that Hurricane Sandy’s damage was worsened by climate change. At a ceremonial event to mark the rebuilding of the Jersey Shore boardwalk post-Hurricane Sandy, Christie responded to a question from WNYC/New Jersey Public Radio about how the state could have better prepared for the consequences of climate [...]    

The Oklahoma tornadoes that killed at least 24 people Monday have restarted the debate in Washington over emergency spending and whether it should be offset by cuts elsewhere in the  federal budget. It’s an ongoing battle for dollars that most recently flared in the wake of Hurricane Sandy last fall and resulted in a highly public and angry spat between New Jersey Gov. ...

New Jersey Gov. Christie said Monday that climate change does not contribute to superstorms like Hurricane Sandy — a reversal of sorts on his prior view on the issue. “I don’t think there’s been any proof thus far that Sandy was caused by climate change," Christie said Monday at a ceremony honoring the rebuilding of the boardwalk in Lavallette, N.J.    

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New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie is gaining the backing of a large number of Democrats and independents in his re-election bid this year.