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California drought consequences are snowballing, so to speak
2015-10-02 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: California is entering its fourth consecutive year of drought, and for the second consecutive year the Legislature will consider emergency drought relief. Conservation numbers for California come out Thursday. Residents have been seriously saving water in the last few months, spurred by severe drought conditions. The savings have proven a big bright side to a tough year. So how bad is the drought? Here are some sobering answers. IT WAS DRY... The lack of rain and snow hit California water...
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African crops, economies at risk as El Nino threatens to scorch & soak
2015-10-02 15:44:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Standing waist-deep in a hole, South African maize farmer Tom van Rooyen digs at the side with a small pickaxe. "There is moisture 25 centimeters down but nothing beyond that. If we get below-average rains, it will be a disaster," he said, wiping the red dust from his calloused hands. Poor rains are forecast for South Africa's maize belt because of the El Nino weather pattern, expected to bring more drought to already-parched southern regions in Africa and potential flooding in the east. This...
Everyone must be involved in a national campaign to save the sugar industry
2015-10-02 11:07:18| Sugar Industry News
Sugar is a subject I know very little of. Over the years I have employed cane-cutters out of season, and found them to be hardworking people at whatever task they are given. Recently on Friday the 25th September, 2015, I was invited to a seminar on the sugar industry. As there has been a lot of publicity about the debt and possible bankruptcy of this industry, one that has played its part on maintaining both British Guiana and Guyana for centuries, I made it my duty to learn more about the industry.
Canon Launches PRISMAdirect, A New Addition To The PRISMA Suite To Further Enhance Workflow Automation
2015-10-02 07:10:43| plantautomation News Articles
Canon U.S.A., Inc.,a leader in digital imaging, recently launched PRISMAdirect, a workflow solution designed to simplify order intake, facilitate order management, help reduce overhead costs and enable faster turnaround time
5p plastic bags: All you need to know
2015-10-02 04:13:41| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
On 5 October supermarkets in England will start charging 5p for using plastic bags. Here's a breakdown of everything you need to know about the price hike.
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