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Scientists report earlier date of shift in human ancestors' diet
2015-09-15 12:00:00| LifeSciencesWorld
[NEWS] Millions of years ago, our primate ancestors turned from trees and shrubs to search for food on the ground. In human evolution, that has made all the difference. The shift toward a grass-based diet marked a significant step toward the diverse eating habits that became a key human characteristic, and would have made these early humans more mobile and adaptable to their environment. New evidence just published by a research team led by a Johns Hopkins University …
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United Kingdom: Christian Aid calls on government to get out of coal with big shift campaign
2015-09-14 15:25:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Blue and Green: Christian Aid today launches its Big Shift campaign aimed at persuading the UK government and industry to move away from the use of fossil fuels, particularly coal the dirtiest fuel of all. Its first move is an appeal to the UK government to end the underwriting of coal industry sales abroad by way of Export Credit Guarantees, which insure exports such as mining equipment and coal-fired power plant machinery against non-payment by foreign customers. The charity wants the UK government to...
Foreign investors shift focus back to China's real estate market after investment restrictions eased
2015-09-13 17:13:35| Real Estate - Topix.net
Real estate funds expected to boost interest in the mainland market after Beijing relaxes controls on investment and access to financing Foreign investors and real estate funds are expected to reset their sights on the mainland property market in the next 12 months following Beijing's recent easing of rules on foreign investment in the sector. While the relaxation announced last month may not be strong enough to have a significant impact on the huge mainland market, it could provide sufficient stimulus to boost foreign interest in the industry, according to property players.
Kraft Heinz to shift some Medicare-eligible retirees to health exchanges
2015-09-10 22:58:56| Food - Topix.net
About 15,000 Kraft Foods Group retirees will be looking for a new health plan at the end of the year. The Kraft Heinz food company, which was formed this summer through the merger of Pittsburgh's H.J. Heinz Co.
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Energy industry pullback a profound shift for Pittsburgh's railroads
2015-09-08 06:51:00| Railroads - Topix.net
Railroad executives expect the rails around Pittsburgh this fall to carry much less coal, crude oil and frack sand as low oil and gas prices persist. That's good news for customers - think farmers shipping their crops and the Amtrak train service moving passengers around the country - who in 2014 saw their shipments stack up in traffic jams caused in part by the U.S. shale boom and a record grain harvest.
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