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- Fatal floods in Serbia and Bosnia force tens of thousands to flee their homes May 19, 2014
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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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Tagged biodiversity, deforestation, eastern cougar, hunting, species extinction, worldwide
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Arbitration court to issue ruling on maritime territory row before end of the year
Business World Online reports on moves by the Permanent Court of Arbitration to resolve the maritime territory dispute between China and the Phillipines: THE PERMANENT Court of Arbitration (PCA) expects to decide before the end of the year if it … Continue reading
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Tagged China, historical claim, international tension, island building, maritime, nine dash line, Phillipines, South China Sea, territory dispute, West Phillipine Sea
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More than 4 million refugees have fled Syria’s civil war
The L.A. Times reports on the number of Syrian refugees who have fled abroad due to the civil war: With no end in sight to Syria’s civil war, the number of people who have fled to neighboring countries has surpassed … Continue reading
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Canada’s Beaufort Sea acidifying fastest in the world according to new study
Macleans.ca reports on the findings of a new study into ocean acidification: Research suggests Canada’s Beaufort Sea is becoming acidic more quickly than any other ocean in the world, offering a window into what a major side effect of climate … Continue reading
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Caribbean faces worsening drought
The Star Tribune reports on a drought affecting the Caribbean: The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Caribbean, Cuba, loss of agriculture, loss of cattle, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, water rationing, water shortages
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Dutch Court Ruling On Climate Change Could Have A Global Impact
NPR.org reports on a ruling made against the Dutch government in regard to tackling climate change: In a ruling that could echo far beyond the Netherlands, a Dutch court has sided with an environmental group and said the government must … Continue reading
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Tagged carbon emissions, climate change, co2, court ruling, Dutch, environmental group, existential threat, Netherlands, policy change, potential global effect, sea level rise, Urgenda
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Heatwave kills almost 700 in Pakistan
RT.com reports on a deadly heatwave currently afflicting Pakistan: A three-day heatwave in Pakistan has killed nearly 700 people, primarily in the southern province of Sindh. A state of emergency has been declared in hospitals, while army is being deployed … Continue reading
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Tagged deadly, dehydration, emergency, heatwave, military, Pakistan, Ramadan, Sindh
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Many of Europe’s species have unfavourable conservation status
The (EU) Parliament Magazine reports on a recent assessment of the state of Europe’s biodiversity: Nature policy works when implemented well. The health of our natural environment is a key component of our health and wealth, but our recent assessments … Continue reading
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