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Indian Monsoons Affected by Dust Heating the Air in Africa
2014-03-18 19:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: Dust generated in North and West Africa can have a big impact on monsoons in India, according to new research published in Nature Geoscience. Phil Rasch of the US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory carried out the research with his colleagues, finding that as dust in the air absorbs sunlight west of India, it warms the air and strengthens the winds that carry moisture eastward. This results in more intense monsoon rainfall in India about a week later, according to the...
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Crop intensification & organic fertilizers can be a long-term solution to perennial food shortages in Africa
2014-03-18 07:50:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
PhysOrg: Farmers in Africa can increase their food production if they avoid over dependence on chemical fertilizers, pesticides and practice agricultural intensification - growing more food on the same amount of land - using natural and resource-conserving approaches such as agroforestry. According to scientists at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), crop production in Africa is seriously hampered by the degradation of soil fertility, water and biodiversity resources. Currently, yields for important...
Bombardier agrees to supply 240 TRAXX Africa locomotives
2014-03-18 01:00:00| Railway Technology
Bombardier Transportation South Africa has signed an agreement with Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) for the supply of electric locomotives.
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South Africa signs 1,000-train deal
2014-03-17 17:40:50| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
South Africa's Transnet is to spend $4.7bn on 1,000 trains to boost its dilapidated freight network and boost its infrastructure.
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Wool Prices in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand (Weekly Report)
2014-03-14 15:37:54| EmergingTextiles.com
Wool prices have further slid in Australia this week. Our weekly report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. A glimpse on the New Zealand and South African markets is provided.
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