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Global coral bleaching event to hit US hard, with no end in sight, scientists warn
2016-06-21 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mashable: The ongoing coral bleaching event that has killed or severely injured reefs from the Great Barrier Reef to Hawaii and the Indian Ocean has set its sights on the U.S. during the rest of 2016 and into next year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The agency's Coral Reef Watch computer model outlooks show that the bleaching event will continue worldwide "with no signs of stopping," the agency said in a press release and media conference call Monday. Satellite...
Brexit would mean higher food prices, warn former retail bosses
2016-06-21 12:58:49| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The prices of everyday essentials such as food, drink and clothing would rise if the UK votes to leave the EU, former retail bosses have warned.
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Nearly 50 die in Indonesia landslides, authorities warn of more rain
2016-06-20 10:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Indonesian authorities raced on Monday to rescue victims of landslides and flash floods caused by torrential rain at the weekend that killed nearly 50 people and left many missing in the main island of Java. Search and rescue teams used earth movers and bulldozers to clear debris in several locations in Central Java province after heavy rainfall damaged thousands of homes and forced residents to evacuate. "Around 200 people...in joint teams from the military, police, NGOs, and volunteers are...
UK facing 'digital skills crisis' warn MPs
2016-06-13 02:23:34| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Urgent action is needed to deal with the UK's digital skills crisis, warn MPs, or it risks damaging productivity and competitiveness.
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Globalised economy more susceptible to weather extremes, scientists warn
2016-06-12 13:55:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The globalisation of the world's economy this century has made it far more vulnerable to the impacts of extreme weather, including heat stress on workers, scientists said on Friday. A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Columbia University showed production losses caused by high temperatures, predicted to rise further with climate change, now spread more easily from one place to another as they ripple through global supply chains. In just a decade, the susceptibility...
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