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Will climate change trigger endless war?
2013-08-02 14:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: A new study published in the journal Science finds that climate change is strongly linked to human violence around the world. Based on more data than ever studied before - and looking at all major regions of the world from the United States to Somalia - the study unearthed a pattern of conflict linked to even minor climatic changes, including increased droughts or higher than average temperatures. The study covered all major types of conflict, from the standard "Intergroup violence and political...
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Climate change linked to violent behaviour
2013-08-02 12:55:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Bring on the cool weather climate change is predicted to cause extreme weather, more intense storms, more frequent floods and droughts, but could it also cause us to be more violent with one another? A new study from scientists in the US controversially draws a link between increased rates of domestic violence, assault and other violent crimes and a warming climate. That conflict could be a major result of global warming has long been accepted. As climate change makes vulnerable parts of the...
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Figueres: China setting pace in climate change challenge
2013-08-02 09:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Responding to Climate Change: UN climate chief Christiana Figueres says the low carbon leadership of Chinas government should be used an example worldwide. Speaking ahead of the China Summit on Caring for Climate, she said the recent five year plan and carbon market pilots were evidence the planets largest economy is committed to change. This progress shows domestic manufacturing and investment practices dovetailing into a local need for clean air and the global need for increased ambition in climate, she said. Stressing...
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Aerial Pictures Reveal Climate Change
2013-08-01 17:13:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ScienceDaily: As a result of climate change, certain undesirable aquatic plants are starting to invade German water bodies. Even popular recreation areas like Lake Starnberg have been affected, leading to a growing need to monitor the spread of these plants. Up to now, regular monitoring has proven to be a costly process. But in a new approach, researchers at Technische Universität München (TUM) have developed a quicker and less expensive method. Taking a dip in a freshwater lake can quickly lose its appeal...
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How will climate change NZ at regional level?
2013-08-01 06:48:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New Zealand Herald: More work is needed to better understand how climate change will affect New Zealand at a regional level, a new report says. The new report released today by the Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisory Committee examines climate-driven changes that have been observed within New Zealand to date, along with probable impacts over the next 40 years. "We have worked closely with scientific experts from across the relevant crown research institutes, university departments and ministries...
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