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Martin O'Malley Linked Climate Change and National Security, Angering Republicans
2015-07-22 15:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Huffington Post: Republicans are outraged that Democratic presidential contender Martin O'Malley cited actual scientific research in comments about how climate change has contributed to internal conflicts in Syria. In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, O'Malley discussed the national security implications of climate change. "One of the things that preceded the failure of the nation state of Syria and the rise of ISIS, was the effect of climate change and the mega-drought that affected that nation, wiped out...
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World mayors sign pact fight climate change
2015-07-22 13:55:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Agence France-Presse: Mayors from around the world have signed a declaration with Pope Francis stating that man-made climate change is real and humanity has a moral imperative to take action. At a two-day summit in the Vatican aimed at spurring efforts to fight global warming following the pope's environment encyclical denouncing the exploitation of the poor and the earth's resources, over 60 mayors pledged to do their part. "If we're going to confront these issues, if we're going to overcome the fear of change,...
Prediction of Rapid Sea Level Rise Wont Change Global Climate Talks
2015-07-21 22:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Geographic: A bombshell climate study due out this week warns that sea levels may rise a catastrophic 10 feet (3 meters) by the end of this century, rather than the currently predicted 3 feet (.9 meters). But mainstream climate scientists say the report appears speculative and is not in sync with the leading understanding of melting sea ice. As a result, the study is unlikely to change leading scientific consensus or affect the current negotiations on a comprehensive global agreement on climate change. The...
Bankrupt Patriot Coal asks judge to change retiree benefits
2015-07-21 19:48:09| Energy - Topix.net
Patriot Coal wants a bankruptcy judge's permission to reject the company's collective bargaining agreement with union miners and change retirees' health care benefits.
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Gov. Brown blasts climate change 'deniers' during Vatican conference
2015-07-21 16:13:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: Gov. Jerry Brown delivers his speech in the Synod Hall as he attends a conference on climate change and modern slavery at the Vatican on Tuesday. Brown joined dozens of mayors from around the world at a meeting with Pope Francis to discuss reducing global warming and helping the urban poor deal with its effects. Gov. Jerry Brown delivers his speech in the Synod Hall as he attends a conference on climate change and modern slavery at the Vatican on Tuesday. Brown joined dozens of mayors from around...
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