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A threat more urgent than global warming
2016-09-10 06:51:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Viet Nam News: Climate change has gained recognition as an imminent danger, but the threat to existing fresh water resources requires more immediate attention. The United States and China won much world acclaim when they formally ratified the Paris agreement to curb climate-warming emissions on Saturday. Contributions by these powers, which account for nearly 40 per cent of global emissions, is a promising sign that the pact can take effect before the end of the year. Fifty-five nations covering at least...
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Urgent action needed for working mums, say MPs
2016-08-31 01:00:05| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
"Urgent action" is needed to stop new mothers being forced out of work, says the Women and Equalities Committee.
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SE Water Avenue Stormwater Outfall Urgent Replacement Project
2016-08-22 20:24:04| PortlandOnline
Environmental Services will begin construction the week of August 22nd to replace about 500 feet of 12-18 inch pipe which conveys stormwater from a central eastside neighborhood to the Willamette River. The existing pipe is deteriorating and the new pipe will efficiently convey stormwater to the river. This project will reduce the risk of flooding and stormwater backups in this area.
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Report highlights urgent climate change risks for the UK
2016-07-12 19:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Phys.Org: The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the UK and urgent action is needed, concludes a report published today. In an independent report to Government, 'UK Climate Change Risk Assessment Evidence Report', the Committee on Climate Change's Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) sets out the most urgent risks and opportunities arising for the UK from climate change. The report is the result of more than three years of work involving hundreds of leading scientists - including researchers...
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UK must take urgent action on climate change, warn government advisers
2016-07-12 05:33:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Energy Live News: The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the UK and urgent action is required to address the risks. The warning from the Committee on Climate Changes (CCC) Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) follows more than three years of work involving hundreds of leading scientists and experts. Its 2,000-page report states 14 out of the 15 hottest years on record have already occurred globally since 2000. It warns changes to the UK climate are likely to include periods of too much or too...
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