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Cameron to warn EU summit over tax
2013-05-22 06:15:44| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
David Cameron is to urge EU leaders to back action against the tax evasion and "aggressive" tax avoidance he says is costing all nations.
Asia-Pacific leaders warn of water conflict threat
2013-05-21 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Agence France-Presse: Fierce competition for water could trigger conflict unless nations cooperate to share the diminishing resource, leaders from Asia-Pacific nations warned on Monday. From Central to Southeast Asia, regional efforts to secure water have sparked tensions between neighbours reliant on rivers to sustain booming populations. Breakneck urbanisation, climate change and surging demand from agriculture have heaped pressure on scarce water supplies, while the majority of people in Asia-Pacific still lack...
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One-third of animal species will be hit by climate change, scientists warn
2013-05-13 11:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: One-third of common land animals could see dramatic losses this century because of climate change, scientists predict. More than half of plants could be hit the same way as habitats become unsuitable for numerous species. The collapse of ecosystems would have major economic impacts on agriculture, air quality, clean water access, and tourism. Global temperatures are set to rise 4C above preindustrial levels by 2100 if nothing is done to stem greenhouse gas emissions. This could have a...
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United Kingdom: Campaigners warn against rise of the 'mega-farms'
2013-05-12 01:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Independent: Farming in the British Isles is on the verge of a dramatic step towards industrialisation with the establishment of "mega-farms" for salmon, pigs and cows, which opponents claim put the environment and human health at risk. The Government signalled its backing yesterday for large-scale farms ahead of an announcement this week of a timetable for plans for a 25,000-capacity pig farm in Derbyshire. A decision on a planned 1,000-cow dairy unit in Wales is also imminent. Pressure to meet growing demand...
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Car Dealers warn of flex fuel problems for some engines
2013-05-10 05:40:54| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
The demand for more ethanol in gasoline is getting a lot of support from some lawmakers in Washington D.C., along with the Environmental Protection Agency.
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