US faces ‘abrupt and substantial’ crop losses

Rising temperatures will lead to massive crop losses in the US, which will increase prices and cause problems for developing countries, says international study.
Posted On 19 Jan 2017
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Flood and hurricane risk varies widely across US

New evidence based on groundwater and stream flow reveals mixed messages for the United States, as flood and hurricane frequency depends on region.
Posted On 07 Jan 2017
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Exxon predicts energy demand up 25% by 2040

A quarter more energy will be required in 23 years' time due to population growth, and oil will remain the primary source, report estimates.
Posted On 06 Jan 2017
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Urban cropland loss puts harvests at risk

Soils face a global threat as population pressure, human development and swelling cities lead to mounting cropland loss.
Posted On 01 Jan 2017
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The Weather Network launches the Severe Weather Outlook

New desktop and mobile web product helps users prepare for significant weather events up to 3 days in advance
Posted On 15 Dec 2016
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A Clean Energy Vision for Canada – zero-carbon electricity grid by 2050

Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity rolls out vision for clean growth and climate change
Posted On 09 Dec 2016
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Northeastern US faces fiercer hurricanes

Stronger, more frequent storms will pummel the northern Atlantic coast of the US as human consumption of fossil fuels causes hurricanes to change course.
Posted On 07 Dec 2016
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China set for top spot in carbon trading

Chinese officials say they will have the world’s biggest carbon trading scheme up and running throughout the country by the middle of next year.
Posted On 06 Dec 2016
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