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Increases in extreme rainfall linked to global warming
2013-02-01 11:00:00| LifeSciencesWorld
[NEWS] Contact: Dr. Seth Westra seth.westra@adelaide.edu.au 61-414-997-406 University of Adelaide A worldwide review of global rainfall data led by the University of Adelaide has found that the intensity of the most extreme rainfall events is increasing across the globe as temperatures rise. In the most comprehensive review of cha…
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Developed, emerging markets stocks both enjoy solid increases
2013-02-01 06:40:41| Air Courier - Topix.net
For many of the largest U.S. pension funds, it seems, the world - particularly the developing one - is their oyster.
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CN's Crude Oil-By-Rail Plan Increases Risk of Spills, Fatalities, Say Opponents
2013-02-01 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Canadian Press: Opponents of the Northern Gateway pipeline are threatening to turn their sights on CN Rail, as at least one Alberta oil company explores the possibility of transporting oilsands crude to the B.C. coast by rail car. Sixteen environmental groups signed a letter sent to Canadian National CEO Claude Mongeau this week to express opposition to any plans to ship product from the Alberta oilsands west by rail. "Unfortunately, ... there are far greater fatality, injury and environmental risks when transporting...
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Construction Adds 28,000 Jobs in January, But Unemployment Increases to 16.1 Percent
2013-02-01 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
According to Feb 1 employment report by U.S. Department of Labor, construction industry unemployment rate shot up to 16.1% in January, despite addition of 28,000 jobs. Rate marks increase from 13.5% in December 2012, but decrease from 17.7% same time last year. Year over year, construction employment has risen by 102,000 jobs, or 1.8%. According to ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu, winter months are notoriously seasonal and subject to construction employment fluctuation based on weather ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Increases 0.3 Percent in December
2013-02-01 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
According to Feb 1 report by U.S. Census Bureau, nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in December, with outlays increasing to seasonally adjusted annual rate of $570.4 billion. Year over year, total nonresidential construction spending is up 1.2%. Increase was driven by private nonresidential construction, which rose 1.8% for month and was 7.6% higher than same time last year. Public nonresidential construction spending fell 1.4% in December and is 5.3% lower than same time last ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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