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Environmental Crimes May Cost World Economy $258 Billion: Study
2016-06-04 17:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Bloomberg: Environmental crimes are rising due to weak laws and enforcement, costing the global economy as much as a record $258 billion, about a quarter more than previously estimated, the United Nations Environment Program and Interpol said. The groups released a study on Saturday, on the eve of World Environment Day, that said the proceeds from crimes ranging from illegal logging to the trafficking of hazardous waste and illicit gold mining are funding rebel groups and criminal syndicates. The scourge...
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Satellite study fresh insight toxic sulfur dioxide emissions
2016-06-02 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Christian Science Monitor: Science Satellite study yields fresh insight into hidden sulfur dioxide emissions By analyzing almost a decade's worth of satellite data, scientists have uncovered major sources of man-made sulfur dioxide emissions, with implications for inventories and air quality regulations. Almost 40 major unreported sources of anthropogenic sulfur dioxide emissions have been identified using a new satellite-based method, holding implications for inventories and the regulatory policies that flow from those...
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Climate change could poison your food in addition to melting glaciers: study
2016-06-02 10:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
American Bazaar: Climate change is no longer speculations and scientific studies. It is a clear and present danger as people across the world are feeling its shattering impacts. There may be a debate over its degree and impacts, but no one can deny it altogether. While the IPCC or Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is accused of exaggerating it and many so-called experts and weathermen totally deny it, keeping their heads buried in the sand, hoping for the storm to pass. But the storm has hit the humankind...
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Satellite study identifies nearly 40 major previously unidentified sources of SO2; 6-12% of global anthropogenic inventory
2016-06-01 20:56:25| Green Car Congress
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Study: Climate change makes our food more poisonous
2016-06-01 12:48:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Deutsche Welle: Extreme weather is increasing toxins in our food - which can be fatal. As temperatures keep rising, it seems the problem will only get worse. DW interviews a chief scientist at UNEP. Extreme weather is increasing the levels of toxins in our food, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). With global temperatures set to rise by more 3 degrees Celsius, scientists warn the problem will only get worse. DW spoke with UNEP chief scientist Jacqueline McGlade out...
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