Yes, yes, it’s unsophisticated to blame any given storm on climate change. Men and women in white lab coats tell us—and they’re right—that many factors … It’s Global Warming, StupidRead more
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Climate change behind rise in weather disasters
The number of natural disasters per year has been rising dramatically on all continents since 1980, but the trend is steepest for North America where … Climate change behind rise in weather disastersRead more
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American Businessman Dumps Tons of Iron into the Ocean
A controversial American businessman dumped around 100 tonnes of iron sulphate into the Pacific Ocean as part of a geoengineering scheme off the west coast … American Businessman Dumps Tons of Iron into the OceanRead more
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Despite more water, radiation still high in Fukushima reactor
More water than expected has been found, but dangerously high radiation levels will make it difficult to remove the melted fuel from the most heavily … Despite more water, radiation still high in Fukushima reactorRead more
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Toxic chemicals used for leather production poisoning India’s tannery workers
Toxic tanning Tanning is one of the most toxic industries in the world because of the chemicals involved. Chrome, known for its cancer-causing abilities, is … Toxic chemicals used for leather production poisoning India’s tannery workersRead more
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How our shoes are linked to deforestation and slavery in the Amazon
According to Leonardo Sakamoto, director of Brazilian NGO Repórter Brasil, cattle farms are the number one reason for slavery in Brazil. ‘This kind of exploitation … How our shoes are linked to deforestation and slavery in the AmazonRead more
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Germany sets new solar power record
BERLIN | Sat May 26, 2012 2:02pm EDT (Reuters) – German solar power plants produced a world record 22 gigawatts of electricity per hour – … Germany sets new solar power recordRead more
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The Hideous Inequality Exposed by Hurricane Sandy
A hotel bellman said he was worried about his mother uptown. A maid said she had been calling her family in Queens. A garage attendant … The Hideous Inequality Exposed by Hurricane SandyRead more
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Climate Change and a Global City
As the floodwaters recede across the region, the death toll from Superstorm Sandy has reached 74 across eight states. About six million people remain without … Climate Change and a Global CityRead more
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Europe’s nuclear reactors need $30b repairs, upgrades
“Practically all” of the more than 130 active nuclear reactors in the European Union need safety improvements, repairs or upgrades, at a cost up to … Europe’s nuclear reactors need $30b repairs, upgradesRead more