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The climate change revolution begins with you
2014-07-30 18:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
MSNBC: September 21, 2014 is shaping up to be a day for the history books. Echoing the words of Paulo Coelho, Life was always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act. That moment is now. When people ask: Where were you when the world came together and changed for the better? Without hesitation you will tell them: I was in the streets of New York City, part of the People`s Climate March. Surrounded by old friends, and new friends, by family, by neighbors and by tens of thousands of people...
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Air pollution and climate change could mean 50 per cent more people going hungry by 2050
2014-07-30 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Carbon Brief: The combination of rising temperatures and air pollution could substantially damage crop growth in the next 40 years, according to a new paper. And if emissions stay as high as they are now, the number of people who don't get enough food could grow by half by the middle of the century. Burning question Feeding the world's rapidly growing population is a serious concern. Research shows rising temperatures are likely to lead to lower crop yields. Other work suggests air pollution might reduce...
German water supply threatened as climate change boosts droughts
2014-07-30 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Bloomberg: German water supplies will become increasingly threatened this century as climate change raises the risk of droughts and water shortages in the country. While Germany is considered water-rich, more water evaporates than falls as rain in the eastern part of the country, according to a report by a German parliamentary committee. Average temperatures may rise 3.5 degrees Celsius by 2100, resulting in more precipitation in the winter and less in the summer, the authors wrote. This will worsen the...
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Effects of climate change feature high at East African youth forum
2014-07-30 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Daily News: THE East African Regional Youth Summit on Climate Change opened in Mwanza last week and participants deliberated on the impact of weather change on the region. The conference, organised by the East African Community Students Union in collaboration with the Tanzania Youth Vision Association, deliberated on the impact of climate change and reiterated the need for developed countries to cut on carbon emissions. In her opening remarks, the East Africa Community Deputy Secretary General, Hon Jessica...
More proof that climate change is ruining seafood for everyone
2014-07-30 15:20:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Salon: A new study conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has bolstered convictions that many marine biologists and climate scientists have had for over a decade: Climate change is seriously threatening the world`s shellfish supply. The study focused specifically on Alaskan fisheries, known for red king crab and other desirable fare, because the local communities are so reliant on them for their economic well-being. Researchers said changes in ocean chemistry could make it...
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