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Canada 'Arctic passage' still a ways off: transportation minister

2014-03-25 21:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: Logistical challenges to large-scale sea shipments within the Arctic Circle mean such trade will not be a near-term rival to existing routes, a senior Canadian official said on Tuesday. Insurance companies are beginning to weigh the hazards of sea traffic across waterways in northern Canada and investors are mulling the potential using Arctic trade routes, said Canadian Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt. "It is not imminent but it is possible," she said in Washington. Shippers could trim...

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Arctic passage: preparing the icebreakers of the future

2014-03-11 01:00:00| Ship Technology

The recent rescue of 52 scientists from a vessel trapped in Antarctic ice has brought icebreakers into the spotlight. Even as polar ice recedes, opportunities in Arctic trade and oil exploration are increasing the need for heavy icebreaking capabilit

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Florida RealtorsA : Applaud U.S. House Passage of Flood Insurance Bill

2014-03-05 21:31:30| Real Estate - Topix.net

"This action in Congress will bring the much-needed certainty our real estate market has been missing since Biggert-Waters went into effect, and provide immediate relief to homeowners who were facing financial ruin due to sudden and drastic flood insurance premium increases," said 2014 Florida RealtorsA President Sherri Meadows, CEO and team ... (more)

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NEMA Commends House Passage of Energy Efficiency Improvement Act

2014-03-05 05:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

NEMA commended U.S. House of Representatives on passing HR 2126, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, by a vote of 375-36. Noting bi-partisanship in advancing this piece of "positive legislation," NEMA President and CEO Evan R. Gaddis applauded House's recognition of energy efficiency's importance in domestic energy economy as well as federal government's leadership in energy efficiency policy implementation. This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of:

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