Cities face flash flood hazards

Scientists in Australia warn that global warming will lead to more intense and concentrated summer storms seriously testing city drainage systems already struggling to cope.
Posted On 15 May 2016
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Sustainable seafood market is surging, study finds

report examines market and performance trends of the nine most prevalent seafood certification schemes
Posted On 11 May 2016

Searing heat may spark climate exodus

Temperatures in the Middle East and North Africa could reach unbearably high levels that would make some regions uninhabitable and increase the pressures of climate refugees.
Posted On 11 May 2016
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Advancing the Well Being of City Residents – The Social Progress Imperative

The capital of Iceland will be the first city in Europe to use the Social Progress Index to map and improve the well being of all its residents.
Posted On 04 May 2016

Scientists see the future in natural resources

From creating transparent wood for solar panels or windows to turning carbon dioxide and plant waste into plastic bottles, scientists are finding ingenious ways to sidestep fossil fuels.
Posted On 30 Apr 2016
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Turning the Tide on Plastic Waste

A new report finds Ontario can reduce waste and raise funds to protect the Great Lakes by putting a deposit on plastic bottles
Posted On 29 Apr 2016

“D” Grade for Canada on New Environment Report Card

Canada ranks third-to-last among 16 peer countries says The Conference Board in its latest report
Posted On 21 Apr 2016
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GM crops can thrive as climate warms

Plants genetically modified for hotter temperatures and increased CO2 could raise yields to alleviate global food shortages.
Posted On 04 Apr 2016