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Climate change tack shifts to adaptation
2013-06-16 17:16:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Japan Times: Efforts to curb global warming have quietly shifted as greenhouse gases inexorably rise. The conversation is no longer solely about how to save the planet by cutting carbon emissions, it is becoming more about how to save ourselves from the warming planet`s wild weather. It was Mayor Michael Bloomberg`s recent announcement of an ambitious plan to stave off New York City`s rising seas with flood gates, levees and more that brought this transition into full focus. After years of losing the fight...
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UN climate change talks end in Germany with progress and debate
2013-06-15 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World News: The latest round of United Nations climate talks ended Friday amid a backdrop of severe flooding in Europe. The UN committee made some progress towards a universal agreement on climate change, according to a UN release, but other reports say the conference was marred by a procedural debate brought on by Russia. (Photo : Photo: UNFCCC) The latest round of United Nations climate talks ended Friday amid a backdrop of severe flooding in Europe. The UN committee made some progress towards a "universal...
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Economist: Climate change a financial threat to oil companies
2013-06-15 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
FuelFix: Energy companies are facing the prospect of physical and financial losses because of climate change, and the oil industry needs to take the threat more seriously, the chief economist of the International Energy Agency said Friday. When there is global warming, this will result in much more frequent cyclones, floods and storms, Fatih Birol told FuelFix. And this will affect the infrastructure of energy companies -- we think especially for the offshore oil and gas production, in the North Sea,...
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How climate change makes wildfires worse
2013-06-15 14:25:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: Last year, Colorado suffered from a record-breaking wildfire season: More than 4,000 fires resulted in six deaths, the destruction of 648 buildings, and a half a billion dollars in property damage. Still reeling, Coloradans are once again fleeing in their thousands from a string of drought-fueled fires. So what role is climate change playing in the worsening wildfires? Here`s what we`ve learned: Is climate change making wildfires worse? Big wildfires like Colorado`s thrive in dry air, low...
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Climate Change Can Kill Your Investment Returns
2013-06-15 14:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Motley Fool: The planet is warming up -- and you may not even realize how much of a profound effect it can have on your portfolio. Climate change is responsible for more extreme weather events and increasing water scarcity, for instance, presenting profound implications for companies. A warming planet poses significant risks -- ones that investors too often ignore. Anheuser-Busch Inbev (NYSE: BUD ) learned this the hard way back in 2001, as you'll hear in the following video. But it's not all downside....
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