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Combating climate change
2015-12-22 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nation: It is, indeed, quite reassuring to know the growing consensus among the academics, scientists, researchers, environmentalists and political leaders from across the globe that climate change is the greatest environmental challenge currently confronting humanity. Today, the accumulated effects of human activity are threatening the entire eco system and thereby the very survival of our planet. In the given situation, the debate on climate change and its socio-economic implications has gained unprecedented...
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Climate change is impacting lakes faster than oceans
2015-12-22 14:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Environmental News Network: Climate change is rapidly warming lakes around the world, threatening freshwater supplies and ecosystems, according to a new NASA and National Science Foundation-funded study of more than half of the world's freshwater supply. Using more than 25 years of satellite temperature data and ground measurements of 235 lakes on six continents, this study -- the largest of its kind -- found lakes are warming an average of 0.61 degrees Fahrenheit (0.34 degrees Celsius) each decade. The scientists say this...
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No adverse impact on India due to climate change pact: Govt
2015-12-22 14:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Business Standard: Government today assured the Lok Sabha that there would be no adverse impact on India's development due to commitments made at the Paris climate summit as the country will attain sustainable growth even while reducing its carbon emissions. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said the outcome of the Paris climate summit was a victory for India and the country would reduce its carbon emissions. "We will work on carbon efficiency path," he said in reply to questions. Earlier this month, 195 countries...
Report card shows which states best prepared for climate change
2015-12-22 13:39:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Science News: The report cards are out and some U.S. states are better prepared for climate change threats than others. Eighteen states got an overall D or worse. Americas Preparedness Report Card, released in November, rates U.S. states on factors such as extreme heat, summer droughts, wildfires and flooding. The letter grades are tabulated by comparing what precautionary steps a state has taken relative to the climate threats it is expected to face in the future. Getting a high ranking doesnt mean states...
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VIDEO: Does music change shopping habits?
2015-12-22 10:26:06| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
A company which runs a number of shopping centres is looking at the impact different soundscapes have on shoppers.
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