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It gets harder to ignore the signs of climate change

by Jeffrey Simpson http://www.theglobeandmail.com With about 10 weeks until the global summit on climate change in Copenhagen, what is the latest science telling us? In brief, climate-warming predictions of three or four years ago are already out of date. New … Continue reading

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Met Office warns of catastrophic global warming in our lifetimes

by David Adam http://www.guardian.co.uk • Study says 4C rise in temperature could happen by 2060 • Increase could threaten water supply of half world population Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers … Continue reading

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Recession barely dents ‘eco-debt’

by Judith Burns http://news.bbc.co.uk The recession has had little impact on humanity’s over-consumption of resources, says a report. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments … Continue reading

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Most rivers fail to meet tough new EU pollution standards

by Valerie Elliott http://www.timesonline.co.uk Three out of four rivers in England and Wales have failed tough ecological tests introduced by the European Union. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about … Continue reading

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10 Ways to Save the Planet

by Jennifer L. DeLeo http://www.pcmag.com Recycling your old, unwanted cell phone and carrying your laptop in an eco-friendly bag are just some of the steps you can take to protect the environment. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading

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