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Global warming and water shortages

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Jan. 8   Leave a Comment  

One out of three counties across the contiguous U.S., says a recent study commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council, should brace for water shortages by mid-century as a result of human induced climate change. (Media credit/Comstock)

Water supplies would be hit especially hard

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Biochar may help reverse climate change, widespread hunger

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Aug. 19, 2010   1 Comment  

Two of today’s biggest social, moral and political issues — global warming and hunger – could be partially reversed because of innovations by Amazon tribes thousands of years ago.

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Climate change, SOS Venice

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Jan. 11, 2010   1 Comment  

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Even the most philosophical Venetians seem concerned

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Countries place cap on global temperature rise at Copenhagen

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Dec. 19, 2009   Leave a Comment  

The developed world went through its industrial revolution with little regard for the environment, as it was not seen as a factor in those days. Now, as countries like India and China revolutionize, developed countries like Canada are demanding that they take action first?

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A short rant on G8 apathy

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July 13, 2009   Leave a Comment  

The G8 operates under the guise of real leadership, when really the summit has become nothing more than a glorified vacation for the world’s most powerful leaders. But as we’ve seen in the past and present, power does not equal intelligence.

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EarthTalk: Sunspots? Oil shale?

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June 22, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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EarthTalk answers: What really has the biggest impact on climate change? And is oil shale a potential source of energy?

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