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- Too hot to handle: life in a four-degree world June 18, 2014
- Report supports shutdown of all high seas fisheries June 10, 2014
- 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
Egypt faces a growing water crisis
This Guardian column outlines the challenge faced by Egypt as the stress on its water supply increases: “Egypt, once celebrated as the “gift of the Nile”, is in the grips of a serious water crisis. With a rising population and … Continue reading
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Kabul hit by bomb attacks
The BBC reports on recent violence in the Afghan capital: “At least 35 people have died and hundreds more have been wounded in separate bomb attacks over the last 24 hours in the Afghan capital Kabul. A suicide bomber blew … Continue reading
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Alberta faces melting glaciers and drought
The CBC reports on the problems faced by Alberta due to glacial melt: “Receding glaciers and lack of rain are already having an impact on local waterways, but there’s more bad news to come. “Up in the Athabasca Glacier, we … Continue reading
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Flooding in Myanmar leaves dozens dead
The BBC reports on flooding in Myanmar: “At least 47 people have died and tens of thousands of people have been affected by flooding in Myanmar. A state of emergency has been declared in the four worst-hit regions in the … Continue reading
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Nearly 9,500 people die each year in London because of air pollution, according to study
The Guardian reports on the findings of a study into the amount of deaths caused by air pollution in London: “Nearly 9,500 people die early each year in London due to long-term exposure to air pollution, more than twice as … Continue reading
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Tagged air pollution, Birmingham, deaths, deaths attributed to pollution, diesel vehicles, early deaths, findings, Leeds, london, NO2, PM 2.5s, pollution, research, study, traffic pollution
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Heatwaves in northern hemisphere becoming more frequent, says WMO
RTCC.org reports on the World Meteorological Organisation’s observation of an increase in the frequency of heatwaves in the northern hemisphere: “Record breaking temperatures, heatwaves, drought – all part of a usual Northern Hemisphere summer? Not so says the World Meteorological … Continue reading
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Flooding in Illinois Leads to Loss of Thousands of Acres of Crops
Wsiltv.com reports on crop loss due to flooding in parts of the US: “Heavy rains have plagued farmers across the midwest this year, leaving many scrambling to even get crops planted. Some southern Illinois farmers did manage to get all … Continue reading
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Suicide bomber strikes market in Afghanistan
The Washington Post reports on a suicide attack in Afghanistan: “A suicide blast tore through a crowded market in northwestern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing more than a dozen people in an area where government forces have clashed recently with Taliban … Continue reading
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Understanding biodiversity loss requires global perspective
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists reports on the state of biodiversity in the world: More than 1,500 animals and plant species are federally listed as endangered or threatened. The protections afforded by listing have saved species such as the … Continue reading
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