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How can we prepare for climate change without screwing poor people?

2013-02-05 21:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Grist: Two stories flagged by our Gristmill bloggers yesterday got me thinking. There`s this one, about San Francisco`s "managed retreat" from rising sea levels, and this one, about New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) planning to allow some coastal communities to "return to nature." Both mean the same thing: Shit is getting real. Coastal cities are facing decisions about how to plan for higher seas and more frequent floods, about which lands to abandon and which to "up armor" with levies and seawalls. These...

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FRANCE: Go Sport reports slight turnover growth despite poor Q4

2013-01-29 16:14:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com

French sportswear retailer Go Sport, which made a net loss of EUR17.4m in the first six months of trading in 2012, has reported a slight increase in turnover for the full year despite a poor fourth quarter.

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World Bank head says don't shun poor coal-using nations

2013-01-27 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

BBC: The World Bank should support poor countries that need coal-powered energy in spite of its contribution to climate change, its president has said. Jim Yong Kim, speaking at Davos, said the institution should not "turn its back" on poor nations that seek the cheap source of energy. His first priority was for countries to have the energy needed to boost their economies, he said. Mr Kim has often warned of the dangers of climate change on future growth. "My first priority is for countries...

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VIDEO: Businessmen live the poor life in Davos

2013-01-26 13:19:14| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

The amount of rich and influential leaders in Davos means that it is a good place for charities to get their voice heard, and a number are using innovative techniques to bring home their message.

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