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UN's 2C target will fail to avoid a climate disaster, scientists warn
2013-12-03 23:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The limit of 2C of global warming agreed by the world's governments is a "dangerous target", "foolhardy" and will not avoid the most disastrous consequences of climate change, new research from a panel of eminent climate scientists warned on Tuesday. In a new paper, the climate scientist Professor James Hansen and a team of international experts found the most dangerous effects of a warming climate sea level rise, Arctic ice melt, extreme weather would begin kicking in with a global temperature...
Inaction on climate change will increase civil unrest, warn leading groups
2013-11-21 14:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Leaders of seven of the world's largest development, environment and trade union groups have warned governments to expect rising protests and civil disobedience if they do not make rapid progress on climate change. In a joint meeting at climate talks in Warsaw, Oxfam, Greenpeace, WWF, ActionAid, Friends of the Earth, Christian Aid and the International Trade Union Confederation (Ituc) called on goverrnments to set strong targets for emission cuts, back renewable energy and provide money for developing...
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Professors warn that US grads could face competition from H-1B workers
2013-11-18 16:20:43| InfoWorld: Top News
If Congress does take action on an immigration overhaul, an H-1B increase will part of it. And the prospect of a big jump in the temporary work visas is worrisome to some academics, who say it will have consequences for students. The nexus of H-1B visas and higher education came up Friday during a policy forum for U.S. House staff members focused on H-1B visas.
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Ocean acidification putting marine life in jeopardy, scientists warn
2013-11-17 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
CTV: Scientists are warning that the world's oceans are becoming acidic at an unprecedented rate, which could have a detrimental impact on marine life and the hundreds of millions of people who depend on fishing for their livelihoods. In a report released Friday, scientists said since the start of the industrial revolution, rising carbon dioxide levels have led to a 26 per cent increase in the acidity of the ocean. Oceans have historically absorbed about a quarter of all carbon dioxide released...
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Zero net deforestation is wrong target, warn experts
2013-11-14 21:12:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mongabay: Environmental initiatives that target zero net deforestation may miss their mark when it comes to slowing climate change and protecting biodiversity, warns a commentary published in this week's issue of the journal Science. While zero net deforestation may seem like a worthy target in efforts to curb forest loss, Sandra Brown and Daniel Zarin argue that the goal is at best, ambiguous, and at worst, may lead to perverse outcomes for the world's forests. "As global interest in reducing deforestation...
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