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Neil Young says Alberta floods proof of climate change
2014-01-20 23:07:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Toronto Sun: The city's flooded Saddledome this summer is proof climate change is real and Mother Nature should not be messed with, said Neil Young, repeating his tune about oilsands destroying First Nations. During a stop in Calgary on Sunday with his Honor the Treaties concert series, the Toronto-born singer-songwriter faced the media to reinstate his stance of honouring First Nations treaties when it comes to oilsands development. The concert series is raising money for the Athabasca Chipewyan First...
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Drowned by EU millions: Thought 'extreme weather' was to blame for the floods?
2014-01-18 15:29:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Daily Mail: We all know what's gone wrong, or we think we do: not enough spending on flood defences. It's true that government cuts have exposed thousands of homes to greater risk, but too little public spending is a small part of the problem. It is dwarfed by another factor, overlooked in public discussion: too much public spending. Vast amounts, running into billions, are spent every year on policies that make devastating floods inevitable. This is the story that has not been told, a story of destructive...
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Lack of research linking climate change and floods is a 'scandal'
2014-01-10 19:12:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: Questions about the link between flooding in the UK and climate change could be answered within two years, according to a leading scientist. Prof Myles Allen from Oxford University said the only thing holding back the work was the lack of investment. Around 10m a year would provide a real time attribution system on the role of humans in extreme weather. He said it was a "scandal" that the public should be denied clarity on this issue. Scientists are notoriously cautious about linking...
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UK Floods Persist, Cameron Blames Climate Change
2014-01-10 01:36:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Environment News Service: The River Thames continues to rise in response to recent heavy rainfall, and communities in the south of England should be prepared for further flooding this week from groundwater and rivers, warns the UK Environment Agency. Following a week of torrential rains, strong winds, storm surges and high tides that have left seven dead and hundreds of homes inundated, further flooding is expected along the River Thames. The Environment Agency warns that water levels will continue to rise, even though...
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United Kingdom: High tides likely to bring more floods, Environment Agency warns
2014-01-04 13:25:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The Environment Agency has warned that Saturday afternoon high tides will bring a further risk of flooding despite an improvement in conditions. The agency said there were four severe flood warnings in place, three on the river Severn and one on the Lower Stour at Iford in Kent. There were a further 97 flood warnings and 244 flood alerts in place. The agency has removed 175 warnings or alerts in the past 24 hours. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings of rain in the south of England and...
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