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Canada: B.C. needs think globally on climate change, group warns
2015-09-14 01:45:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Globe and Mail: In the grips of a record drought, with our forests burning and our salmon rivers running as warm as tap water, British Columbians are acutely aware that climate change is a big problem. It could be argued the province is doing more than most about it, having implemented a carbon tax as early as 2008, and with Premier Christy Clark last spring appointing a climate leadership team to provide advice on "how to maintain B.C.'s climate leadership." But a new paper by the Environmental Law Centre...
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office warns of recent phone scams
2015-09-12 04:27:27| Biotech - Topix.net
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is reminding county residents to beware of scams, including two two different scams that were reported recently. One person received what appeared to be a collection notice from 'Credit Collection Services' for a past due Quest Diagnostics account.
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French president warns climate talks could fail
2015-09-08 17:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Hill: French President François Hollande is warning that a landmark United Nations climate change conference later this year could fail. Hollande told reporters on Monday that early negotiations on a climate change accord have stalled over the question of financing for developing countries. Good intentions are there, but we are still far away from a legally binding agreement and financing that is up to the levels needed," Hollande said, according to Reuters. "There is even a risk of failure." Government...
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Pacific leader warns Australia on climate stance
2015-09-08 13:21:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Agence France-Presse: Australia should consider leaving the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) if it cannot accept the regional body's firm stance on climate change, Kiribati President Anote Tong said Tuesday. Tong said global warming had left small island nations fighting for their future and there was no room for compromise on the issue at this week's PIF meeting in Papua New Guinea. The 16-nation grouping consists mainly of small island nations including Kiribati, together with Australia and New Zealand, and the two...
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Attorney general warns of small-scale and "lone wolf" terror attacks
2015-09-05 08:58:14| IT Services - Topix.net
George Brandis, attorney general of Australia, has warned the country is at risk from small-scale and "lone wolf" terror attacks, reported Agence France-Presse. Mr. Brandis has asked Australians to be prepared as the threat of terrorism evolves.
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