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National Grid: Britain ‘at greater risk of blackouts’ as power stations close

The Telegraph reports on how the energy infrastructure in Britain has become compromised, leading to a greater possibility of blackouts…

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Ebola blood-therapy team set up

An article by the BBC discusses how an international team of researchers has been formed to establish whether the blood…

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Abu Dhabi faces acute water scarcity

An article on gulfnews highlights the situation facing the United Arab Emirates, and the wider world, regarding the availability of…

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Natural gas switch won’t slow climate change, study suggests

This article by the CBC discusses a recent study that disputes the notion of greater natural gas exploitation serving as…

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Obama authorizes military reservists for Ebola mission in Africa

U.S. President Barack Obama has authorised the use of American military reservists to help tackle the Ebola epidemic in West…

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Strongest storm this year hits Japan

The Weather Network reports on the situation after typhoon Vongfong hit Japan's main islands on Monday morning: A week after…

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Adapt or Die: Walrus Join Crowd of Species Facing Climate Ultimatum

NBC news reports on how a large amount of Walruses were found crowded on an Alaskan beach during a time…

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Ebola Death Toll Tops 3,000

Time.com reports on the latest official figures for how many have succumbed to, and been infected by, the Ebola virus…

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Asylum claims from Syria, Iraq and other conflict zones rise in first half 2014

This article on the UNHCR website highlights the growth in numbers of asylum seekers from conflict-stricken parts of the world…

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Ebola crisis: Five ways to break the epidemic

This article by the BBC discusses some of the steps being taken to stem the spread of Ebola virus in…

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