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Should we try to fight rising sea levels - or abandon the coasts?
2014-05-23 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Vox: The world's sea levels are expected to rise 1 to 3 feet -- or more -- as the planet heats up in the coming century. The more greenhouse gases we emit, the bigger the rise, but we've already locked in at least some sea-level increase no matter what. So what should the millions of people living in low-lying coastal areas do? Broadly speaking, there are three ways to deal with sea-level rise. First, large coastal cities like New York or Boston or Tokyo will likely spend billions to erect dikes...
For New Jersey mayor, time to adapt to rising sea levels is now
2014-05-23 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Public Radio: Last week, scientists warned that a massive chunk of the West Antarctica Ice Sheet will eventually drift into the sea and melt, raising sea levels at least 10 feet higher than previous predictions. Even before the announcement, scientists at the nonprofit research organization Climate Central predicted that surging seas could put the homes of nearly 5 million Americans underwater by the end of this century. Dawn Zimmer, mayor of Hoboken, N.J., is a member of President Obama's Task Force on...
OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions
2014-05-23 12:30:42| Green Car Congress
Profits flat at U.S. dealerships despite rising sales
2014-05-23 07:37:10| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Because of tough competition, profits at the nation's 17,665 new-car dealers remained flat in 2013 despite rising auto sales.
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UK: Corona Extra shortages due as Anheuser-Busch InBev points to rising demand
2014-05-21 12:48:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
A shortage of Corona Extra is expected in the UK as deliveries by brand owner Anheuser-Busch InBev have been delayed.
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