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Amid Ukraine crisis, Europe weighs fracking
2014-09-09 07:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Christian Science Monitor: Fracking has transformed the United States into the worlds largest producer of natural gas, and now Europe is weighing the pros and cons of the controversial technique as it seeks greater energy independence from its chief gas supplier, Russia. The move comes amid the unprecedented crisis in relations between Russia and Ukraine that began when Moscow annexed Crimea earlier this year and then threw its support to pro-Russian Ukrainian separatists battling Kiev. An estimated 16 percent of Russian...
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Centerplate controversy provides lessons in crisis management
2014-09-08 03:53:24| Food - Topix.net
Des Hague at his former office in Stamford on Friday, January, 17th, 2014. Hague stepped down as CEO of Centerplate, the international food service provider, earlier this week amid backlash from a video showing him abusing a small dog.
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Climate crisis merits Obama's action, whether Congress approves or not
2014-09-07 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Star-Ledger: The Republican stance on climate change has undergone a rhetorical evolution in the last few months -- from flat denials as disingenuous as Ronald Reagan`s "Trees cause more pollution than automobiles do," to an indifferent, "I`m not a scientist, but I`m skeptical that the science is accurate." It`s a marvelous meme. It is spectacularly wrong and criminally irresponsible -- which makes it pedagogically useful for thinkers and comedians the world over -- but it`s still a classic Republican tautology...
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Brazil drought crisis leads to rationing and tensions
2014-09-07 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: From his front door to the banks of the Cantareira reservoir, José Christiano da Silva used to stroll only a hundred metres when he first moved to the area in 2009. Today, amid the worst drought in So Paulo's history, he must now trek a kilometre across the dried-up bed before he reaches what's left of the most important water supply for South America's biggest city. "It's frightening to look at," says the retiree, standing on cracked mud. "In the past, we'd already be under water here." After...
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St. Louis Law Enforcement Fleet Professionals Manage Crisis for The Safety Of All
2014-09-06 23:15:57| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
In times of great tragedy, law enforcement agencies are called upon to have emergency services available to all, and that can be a challenge when need is at its peak. Such was the situation in Ferguson, MO where civil unrest brought a heightened need for law enforcement, and additional police vehicles were assigned to provide support for the safety and well-being of every citizen. Yet there are still the needs and responsibilities of the daily beat, the emergencies that are no less tragic but are part of the regular commission of the job. For these times when a greater presence is required, the fleet managers of St. Louis law enforcement, and all across North America, are prepared to provide more. For them, no is not an option. READ MORE The Article St. Louis Law Enforcement Fleet Professionals Manage Crisis for The Safety Of All appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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