encounter more storms like Juan.

Hurricanes Only A Part of The Picture The science community warns that it's not just the intensity of hurricanes that increases due to global warming, but natural disasters of all kinds. However, determining the effects of global warming is extremely challeng-

ing.

"It is very difficult to predict," claimed Dr. Wagner. "But one thing we can do is measure what has happened in the last 100 years.”

When one looks at the occurrence of weather-related disasters across Canada over the last 100 years, the results are troubling. Canada has gone from averaging less than one weather disaster a year to more than one per month during the 20th century. These statistics paint a bleak picture for the future.

"We should take proper warning," Mr. Etcheverry cautions. "Inaction is not the way to go. We will see massive economic costs. and loss of human life.’

One of the biggest obstacles in the fight to reduce greenhouse gases has been the United States. The American government has long argued against proof of climate change, but if Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and the Carolinas continue to get battered by such increasingly violent storms, how could they continue to deny the obvi-

ous?

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How do | enroll?

All full-time students at UPE! are automatically enrolled in this health insurance plan when they register for classes. The fee for the health plan is included in your registration fees.

What if lam already covered?

lf you are already covered under an extended health plan you may choose to opt out of this plan and receive a refund of the health plan fees you have paid.

You must provide proof of your other health insurance company and pol- icy number to the Student Union Office.

How to opt-out?

You must provide proof of your other health insurance plan to the Student Union Office in the form of the following:

A copy of your current insurance plan card, or a letter from your insurance company Clearly indicating the insurance company and policy number

(Note: Handwritten information is not valid)

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Proof of full time student status

Deadline to opt-out?

Opt outs are processed on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ~ ONLY. The deadline to present proof of your other insurance plan to the Student Union Office is

FRIDAY, October 1st, 2004

-NO EXCEPTIONS-

For further information contact the Student Health Plan Administrator at 566-0530, email studentu@upei.ca, or drop into the Student Union Office, 2st floor of the W.A. Murphy Student Centre

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