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Climate change threat
2016-09-12 01:19:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Himalayan Times: Climate change increases the severity of extreme weather events causing damage to property and livelihoods. Scientists warn that the worlds climate is changing because of rising greenhouse gas emissions that might end up warming the planet by well over 2 degrees. Nepal has already encountered some of the negative effects of global climate change. Its total GHG emission share is negligible compared to the global community. According to the National Communication Report prepared by the Government...
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US Intelligence Chief: Climate Change Caused the Rise of Terror Groups
2016-09-11 00:24:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Sputnik: Speaking about global threats on intelligence summit in Washington, Clapper explained that decrease in the resources like food and water caused by climate change will lead to mounting socio-economical tensions worldwide with people resorting to arms to get crucial life supplies. This would put additional pressure on governments, which will have to struggle to control national borders, respond to inner and outer threats. "I think climate change is going to be an underpinning for a lot of national...
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My student missed class... to sue the government over climate change
2016-09-10 23:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Charlotte Observer: At the small liberal arts college where I teach, its hard for students to miss class with any degree of anonymity. But last semester, one of my students, Kelsey Juliana, gave the most compelling excuse for missing class that Ive heard in 16 years of teaching. She was flying to Oregon to sue the federal government for failure to protect youth from climate changes impacts. As a teacher, writer, and mother, I call that an excused absence. On April 8, 2016, the federal District Court in Eugene,...
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New DiCaprio film documents his work against climate change
2016-09-10 23:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Press Herald: Leonardo DiCaprio has unveiled his climate change documentary Before the Flood at the Toronto International Film Festival, saying the film is intended to give the scientific community a voice. The film was directed by Fisher Stevens. It chronicles DiCaprios advocacy around the globe to raise awareness about climate change. DiCaprio is a United Nations Ambassador of Peace. The Academy Award-winning actor called climate change the largest crisis weve ever faced. Stevens says the films...
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How bout that? Awesome Jody DeVere & Ask Patty Named to Crain100 Innovators, Disruptors, and Change Makers in Business 2016
2016-09-10 19:05:30| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Jody DeVere, CEO, Founder, and Trailblazer, has consistently and relentlessly been a voice, an advocate, and a reliable resource for women who just wanted to buy car, get its serviced, and to be treated with respect and fairness. For this and more, Crain Communications has recognized Jodys leadership and vision in its Tire Business magazine along with Mary Barra, GMs CEO through Automotive News, another of Crains vast magazine holdings. As the Crain100 tribute related, Jody & her team have given women control over the car shopping experience and provided the resources, information, and empowerment in dealing with automotive retailers and service companies. AskPatty.com has had great influence and impact on giving women a strong voice in the marketplace. Its two-pronged approach has revolutionized the women's automotive retail market: For consumers, the AskPatty.com website, is a safe and reliable source for expert automotive advice and research. For auto dealers, tire dealers, collision centers, auto service and repair centers, the site has provided an opportunity to reach women who really control and make the majority of automotive purchases. The revolutionary AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly program trains and certifies automotive retail and service centers on how to attract, sell, retain and increase loyalty with women customers. Learn More about Jody & AskPatty.com -- go, see, and rely on The Article How bout that? Awesome Jody DeVere & Ask Patty Named to Crain100 Innovators, Disruptors, and Change Makers in Business 2016 appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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