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Southwest Faces Looming Threats From Climate Change
2013-01-24 23:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Central: The American Southwest, which is already the hottest and driest region of the nation, is likely to become even hotter and drier in the next few decades thanks in part to the ongoing effects of human-generated greenhouse gases. That's the verdict of the draft National Climate Assessment report, the product of a federal advisory committee charged with assessing how climate change has already affected the U.S., and what the future holds. Projected changes in average temperature (°F) from observed...
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Tea 2030 group aims to protect the humble cuppa from climate threats
2013-01-16 01:05:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BusinessGreen: Could your daily cup of tea fall victim of climate change? That is certainly a fear shared by some of the biggest names in the global tea industry, who will today launch a major new initiative designed to assess the challenges faced by the sector as a result of rising temperatures, changing land use, and increased demand for green and ethical products. Dubbed Tea 2030 and orchestrated by the Forum for the Future NGO, the initiative will bring together Tata Global Beverages, Unilever, Yorkshire Tea,...
Kenya tackles climate threats to wildlife, tourism
2013-01-10 16:45:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
AlertNet: Climate shifts are forcing Kenyan experts to take drastic action to preserve the stunning scenery and wildlife that have drawn millions of tourists to the east African country, bringing vital revenue and providing thousands of jobs. From collecting rainwater in national parks to providing animals with hay in hard times and preventing alien species of vegetation from taking over grassland, Kenyans have joined regional and global projects to grapple with the changes, which are having deep and rapid...
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Risk experts see climate change as one of the world's biggest business threats
2013-01-10 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ClimateWire: Risk experts are concerned that the twin threats of economic upheaval and accelerating climate change could collide over the next decade, delaying crucial adaptation efforts while exposing nations to unpredictable financial loss from disasters. The World Economic Forum describes this "super storm" of risks as a top hazard to the global economy through 2022 as world and corporate leaders prepare for an annual summit in Switzerland later this month. Tougher resilience will be a key theme -- not...
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