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White House warn worsening climate change risks
2014-05-06 11:40:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BusinessGreen: The White House is poised to unveil a stark new report today, showing how the US is already being adversely impacted by rising temperatures and climate change. The National Climate Assessment is expected to show that rising temperatures, particularly in the past three decades, have already hit America's food crops and led to increased public health risks, impacted water supplies and increased the risk of severe weather events, such as superstorm Sandy. A draft report seen by the Guardian, stated...
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Microsoft vs. Google: Chasing Butts While Running From Risks
2014-05-05 14:00:00| TechNewsWorld
Google and Microsoft are positioned against each other as primary competitors, and that could mean trouble. I remember past dynamics similar to theirs that didn't end well for either company. Apple focused on IBM (the 1984 ad) and didn't see Microsoft coming. Microsoft focused on AOL and didn't see the Internet coming. Intel focused on AMD so much it missed both Transmeta and ARM.
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Australia risks going backwards on climate change and straining Pacific ties
2014-05-05 09:39:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Australia risks going backwards on climate change, straining relations with small Pacific island states that are being hit by unusually powerful storms, floods, droughts and massive tides, according to the foreign minister of the Marshall Islands. Australia has always been our friend but the change in their government last year has resulted in problems, said Tony de Brum on a visit to London to address British and other countries economic and political leaders about the physical plight that...
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Fossil Fuel-Free Index Will Help Investors Manage Climate Risks
2014-05-01 13:57:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Forbes: A new index has been launched that will make it easier for investors to steer their investments away from fossil FOSL -0.22% fuel companies, which contribute to climate change and pollution. The new index series, launched by FTSE Group, BlackRock BLK +0.17% and the Natural Resources Defense Council, will exclude companies linked to exploration, ownership or extraction of carbon-based fossil fuel reserves. The new investment tool will allow climate-conscious investors, including foundations, universities...
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DEALTALK-Canada's Telus risks costly snub with Mobilicity bid
2014-04-26 04:26:00| Telecom - Topix.net
If Telus Corp hopes to press its advantage in an upcoming auction of wireless airwaves, the Canadian telecom may need to abandon its plan to snatch a floundering rival out of creditor protection and back away from a nasty fight with the government.
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