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- Tropical storms migrate toward poles May 20, 2014
- Fatal floods in Serbia and Bosnia force tens of thousands to flee their homes May 19, 2014
Author Archives: Jim Brennan
Zimbabwe Heading for Social and Political Instability, Say Analysts
VOA Zimbabwe reports: “Economic and political analysts say Zimbabwe is headed for social and political instability unless the government speedily addresses the worsening economic situation. A snap informal survey on the streets of Harare found that the majority of the … Continue reading
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Evidence of species loss in the Amazon
Phys.org reports: “Researchers studying plants, ants, birds, dung beetles and orchid bees in the Brazilian Amazon have found clear evidence that deforestation causes drastic loss of tropical forest biodiversity. Publishing this week in Ecology Letters, researchers highlighted how remaining areas … Continue reading
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Sea level rise “very likely to get worse” say NASA experts
The Sydney Morning Herald reports: “NASA is undertaking an “intensive research effort” into the problem of rising seas brought on by global warming, the agency announced Wednesday. And it will include satellite mounted tools so accurate that “if they were … Continue reading
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China’s central bank cuts interest rates due to market slump
The BBC reports: “The People’s Bank of China cut its key lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.6% in an effort to calm stock markets after two days of turmoil. It is the fifth interest rate cut since November … Continue reading
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No sign of end to Korea talks
Australian Financial Review reports: “Talks between North Korea and South Korea on how to lower tensions continued into the early hours of Monday, as Kim Jong Un stepped up the mobilisation of his forces. Neither side showed any indication of … Continue reading
Germany expecting 800,000 migrants this year, 4 times as many as 2014
The Star reports: “Germany may receive as many as 800,000 people fleeing war and poverty this year, about quadruple last year’s number, as Europe’s refugee crisis forces policy-makers to shift attention from Greece’s debt woes. With Syria and the Balkans … Continue reading
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Marketplace air strikes ‘kill 80’ in Syria
The BBC reports: “Syrian activists say at least 80 people have died in government air strikes on a marketplace in the rebel-held town of Douma, near Damascus. Around 200 people were reportedly injured in the attack. Government forces have been … Continue reading
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Global Seabird Populations Have Declined Over 69%
This report on Truthdig discusses the decline in seabird populations over the past 6 decades: “A grim decline of seabird populations, native trout being driven out because of the warming of Canadian lakes, and the destruction of an entire ecosystem … Continue reading
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Russia hit by wildfires
Euronews reports on wildfires raging across Siberia(original report includes video): “More than 5,000 Russian emergency workers are battling wildfires in forests across Siberia. More than 1,250 square kilometres of woodland have been affected in six eastern regions. More than 60 … Continue reading
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