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Climate change: John Hewson accuses Coalition of 'national disgrace'
2016-06-26 07:04:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The former Liberal leader John Hewson addressed hundreds of people protesting in the Sydney suburb of Double Bay minutes from Malcolm Turnbulls harbourside mansion calling on the prime minister to take stronger action on climate change. Speaking at the same time as Turnbull addressed the party faithful at the Coalitions campaign launch, Hewson told protesters the Coalitions lack of action on climate change was a national disgrace. I think climate change should be the dominant issue...
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Native elders, scientists talk action, plans for fighting climate change in Alaska villages
2016-06-26 06:04:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Fairbanks Daily: The group of Alaska Natives sat in a circle inside the log hall and recounted the signs of climate change theyve seen in their corners of the state. There was no snow on the ground until November in Hooper Bay last year. Only ice, said Gladys Hale-Abraham, which provided broken bones for the elderly or young children who took tumbles on the frozen paths. Beverly Hugo, of Barrow, was laid up over last winter with a broken ankle from a slip and fall after unusual winter rains turned walkways to...
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Trade Unions Embrace Climate Change
2016-06-23 12:08:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Financial Gazette: TRADE unions in Africa are moving to embrace climate change and green collar jobs that preserve or restore the environment in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction, or in emerging green sectors such as renewable energy and energy efficiency. For years, the trade union movement in Africa has turned a blind eye to issues of climate change, choosing to focus mainly on occupational safety and health despite the disastrous effects of the phenomenon on ordinary jobs that are the lifeline...
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Climate Change In NYC: Hot Summers Could Cause Over 3,000 Deaths A Year By 2080
2016-06-23 07:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Medical Daily: New York City summers bring to mind images of children running through open fire hydrants, free concerts in the park, and a feeling of carefreeness not associated with any other season. If the results of new research are correct, New York City summers could conjure darker images as the result of worsening climate change.. Its well-known that high temperatures can overheat the body and lead to heat exhaust or even heat stroke. Researchers from Columbia University wanted to see what effect rising...
Three amigos summit seen as rare chance for big moves on climate change
2016-06-23 07:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
CBC.ca: The North American leaders should seize their rare moment of political agreement on climate when they meet next week in Ottawa, says a new report. The report, Proposals for a North American Climate Strategy, calls on the three leaders who will meet at the North American Leaders Summit June 29 to take advantage of the common approach they have on climate issues. "I believe you have alignment between these three nations in a way that we haven't seen before, and so we have to think about how do...
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