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Wind and rain fails to dampen spirits in Limerick
2014-11-01 21:43:09| IT Services - Topix.net
There was 'water water everywhere' in rainy Limerick, but not a drop to drink, as thousands traveled from across the mid-west to show their opposition to the water charges. Despite fears the downpours would wash-out the protest, around 4,000 still turned out in a sea of umbrellas, about two thousand less than last weekends showing here.
High costs and a greener China expected to dampen thermal coal industry
2014-09-20 10:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Blue and Green: New research by the Carbon Tracker Initiative (CTI) has identified major financial risks for future investments in the international coal industry, supposedly caused by a domino effect initiated by slowing demand in China. The research, published earlier this week has determined that the industry as a whole could potentially peak as early as 2016, with an expected industry decline as demand for the fossil fuel decreases. The analysis has evaluated $112 billion (68bn) worth of future coal mine...
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For Californians, higher costs dampen support for clean energy
2014-07-24 12:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: An overwhelming majority of California residents support the state's mandate for reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions, so long as they do not bear the higher costs of cleaner energy themselves, a new public opinion poll shows. Eighty percent of adults surveyed believe climate change poses a serious threat to California's economy and lifestyle, and 68 percent back a 2006 law for lowering statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. But support for specific initiatives to...
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Tumbling car sales in Russia dampen fanfare for new Datsun sedan
2014-07-16 17:15:39| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
To the pounding beat of house music and a triumphant trip down memory lane, the launch of Datsun's on-Do family sedan at Russia's largest automaker on Monday was hailed as a sure success.
Costs could dampen optimism around CP
2014-07-14 02:42:37| Railroads - Topix.net
Rail congestion around Chicago and rising costs are expected to trump a boost in shipping volumes when Canadian Pacific Railway Co.
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