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Climate talks open in Bonn to tackle emissions targetsBonn (AFP) May 14, 2012 A new round of global climate talks opened in Bonn on Monday with rich and poor countries squaring off over greenhouse gas reduction targets to halt the pace of planet warming. As UN climate chief Christiana Figueres urged all states to turn political pledges into concrete action to save the planet, observers and developing states insisted the rich world should commit to tougher reduction goals. Figueres cited new research which predicted Earth's temperature rising by as much as five degrees Cel ... read more |
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 Worst drought in 50 years takes toll in northern Brazil Severe drought gripping northeastern Brazil - the worst in a half-century - is taking its toll on more than 1,100 towns, even triggering fighting in rural areas, local media reported Sunday. ... more | .. |
 'Low' expectations from new round of climate talks Officials from some 170 countries gather in Bonn from Monday to lay the groundwork for a new global warming pact, as Europe pushes for progress amid fears of political and financial wavering. ... more | .. |
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 Study finds stream temperatures don't parallel warming climate trend A new analysis of streams in the western United States with long-term monitoring programs has found that despite a general increase in air temperatures over the past several decades, streams are not ... more | .. |
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 ADB urges action on climate change The Asian Development Bank urged countries in the Asia-Pacific region to take immediate action to reduce the negative impact of climate change. ... more |
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 Global Warming has driven Europe's Mountain Plants to Migrate 2.7 m Upwards in 7 Years Researchers at the University of Granada Department of Botanic have participated in an international study that has confirmed that global warming is causing plants to migrate to higher altitudes. Th ... more |
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