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Fireworks Produce Over 60,000 Tons of Emissions Each Year in the U.S
2016-07-04 06:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Green News: The American Pyrotechnics Association, estimates that 18,000 fireworks shows will occur across the U.S. this Fourth of July. This does not include backyard fireworks which have seen a tremendous growth in sales. Since 2000, the sales of backyard fireworks have doubled resulting in over 238 million pounds of fireworks being fired off each year. While these fireworks help put on a dazzling and patriotic show, there is a negative impact from their use. Fireworks are propelled by black powder, also...
UK Government's fifth carbon budget aims to reduce emissions by 57%
2016-07-04 01:00:00| Power Technology
The UK Government has adopted the fifth carbon budget to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2032 by 57% when compared to levels in 1990.
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Ethiopia hit by climate change despite negligible emissions
2016-07-03 19:25:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Irish Examiner: The UN special envoy for climate change and the El Nino weather pattern is spending three days in the country this week after widespread failure of rains and flash floods in the region over the last year. Ms Robinson, former UN high commissioner for human rights, said Ethiopia suffers some of the worst effects of climate change despite doing so little to cause it. I am saddened that Ethiopia should have to cope with this El Nino situation, she said. Despite the efforts of the government of...
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Mary Robinson: Ethiopia heavily impacted by climate change despite negligible emissions
2016-07-03 16:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BreakingNews: Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson has said it is unfair that Ethiopians are suffering the worst effects of climate change as 10 million people are hit by food shortages following the worst drought in 50 years. The UN special envoy for climate change and the El Nino weather pattern is spending three days in the country this week after widespread failure of rains and flash floods in the region over the last year. Mrs Robinson, former UN high commissioner for human rights, said Ethiopia...
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Australia: 'Sleeper issue' of leaking coal seam gas fields may blow hole in emissions goals
2016-07-03 11:15:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Age: Locals say the bubbling of the Condamine River, which was highlighted when Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham set fire to it on Friday, is caused by a nearby CSG operation. Gas has long been touted as cleaner than coal and marketed as a "transition" fuel until the mass take-up of renewable energy becomes viable. But a growing chorus of voices from Australia and overseas is warning that any perceived benefits could easily be lost with just small leakages. Professor Peter Rayner from the University...
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