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Seprod sugar - deal threat to UK contract - Rickards

2015-12-15 09:39:02| Food - Topix.net

The decision by the Sugar Industry Authority to award the Seprod Group market-agency status could threaten Jamaica's ability to meet its obligation to British sugar refiner Tate & Lyle under a new one-year supply deal signed with the firm for the 2015-2016 crop year. "The SIA signed a contract with Seprod when they had an existing contract in place with Jamaica Cane Products Sales Limited for the marketing of sugar, including Golden Grove, which is owned by Seprod," Allan Rickards, chairman of the All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers Association , told The Gleaner last Friday.

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How the buildings we live in add to the threat from global warming

2015-12-10 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

LA Times: When we think of the culprits of climate change, we tend to picture coal-burning power plants, airplanes and traffic-clogged highways. But there are other offenders - the places we live, work, study and shop. From urban high-rises to squat suburban malls, buildings are responsible for about 40% of global energy use and 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Program. Officials say this amount could be significantly reduced by introducing relatively simple new...

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Lawsuit Alleges Huge Release of Methane Poses Threat to Los Angeles Residents

2015-12-10 07:25:09| Footwear - Topix.net

The neighbor and longtime friend of Syed Rizwan Farook, one of the San Bernardino shooters, admitted to law enforcement that he and Far... -- Two people have been arrested in Sydney, Australia in a counter-terror operation, reports BBC News. A 15-year-old and 20-year-old were arrested.

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