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Majority of British people know little about farmers, survey finds
2013-07-21 08:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Telegraph: The study, commissioned by the Prince's Countryside Fund, revealed that 5 per cent of those who took part realised that the freezing conditions between January and April led to the deaths of more than 100,000 animals. A quarter said they did not know what agriculture contributed to the British economy, while 58 per cent undervalued the income generated by the industry last year. Almost 60 per cent of people responding to the survey said they believed farmers earned more than double the average...
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Vegetation may not protect people from ozone pollution, says new research
2013-07-20 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
News Medical: During heat waves - when ozone production rises - plants' ozone absorption is curtailed, leaving more pollution in the air, and costing an estimated 460 lives in the UK in the hot summer of 2006. Vegetation plays a crucial role in reducing air pollution, but new research by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York shows that they may not protect us when we need it most: during extreme heat, when ozone formation from traffic fumes, industrial processes and other sources...
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People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Humantech Inc. and Kahootz Toys
2013-07-18 22:01:08| Furniture - Topix.net
From new hires and promotions to industry awards, here's a roundup of achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area: Ann Arbor-based Humantech Inc. recently announced that Director of Consulting Winnie Ip was named the Safety Professional of the Year for Ergonomics award by The American Society of Safety Engineers .
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Air Pollution Kills Two Million People Each Year
2013-07-18 15:46:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: According to newly published research, more than 2 million people die around the world each year as a result of outdoor air pollution. The study, published in Environmental Research Letters, found that these deaths are caused by fine particulate matter released by human activities, primarily burning fossil fuels like coal and oil in electricity generation, industry and transportation. An additional 470,000 die prematurely each year as a result of ozone pollution. The study concluded that East...
Opportunity for good sales people
2013-07-18 14:20:00| Latest beverage industry jobs - from just-drinks.com
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