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As risk of drought rises, Australian farmers struggle to invest
2014-08-18 23:09:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: When a scorching drought struck eastern Australia in 2006, cattle farmers Robyn and Paul Kendal had to slaughter nearly all their livestock and spend around a year of their normal turnover on feed to keep the remainder alive. With a recurrence of El Nino, the weather pattern behind the drought, looming and dry conditions already affecting an area larger than South Africa, another major drought could be one struggle too many for farmers such as the Kendals. "In 2006, we saw the lowest amount of...
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Marine Economy Takes Dive as Ocean Acidity Rises
2014-08-17 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate News Network: The waters off the U.S. state of Alaska are some of the best fishing grounds anywhere, teeming with salmon and with shellfish such as crab. But a new study, funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), says growing acidification of Alaska's waters, particularly those off the southern coast, threatens the state's whole economy − largely dependent on the fishing industry. Research has highlighted the negative effect acidification of oceans can have on marine life,...
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Fossil's profit declines in Q2, revenue rises
2014-08-12 23:43:13| Jewelry - Topix.net
Fossil Group Inc. reported that it made $52.5 million, or 98 cents per share, during its second quarter on $773.8 million in sales.
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Ebola death toll rises; emergency in Liberia
2014-08-08 09:12:43| Biotech - Topix.net
With the World Health Organization announcing Wednesday that 932 deaths had been reported or confirmed as a result of Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Saudi Arabia joined the list of countries with suspected cases.
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Ebola death toll rises; emergency in Liberia
2014-08-07 18:36:23| Biotech - Topix.net
With the World Health Organization announcing Wednesday that 932 deaths had been reported or confirmed as a result of Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Saudi Arabia joined the list of countries with suspected cases.
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