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World faces soil crisis due to global warming

2016-04-10 13:54:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

IOL: The world is facing a soil crisis that could badly hit food production, according to alarming new research, which warns that climate change is likely to damage soil fertility much more than expected. A 17-year study, published in the journal PLoS One, into the effect of global warming on microbes -the tiny bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms that determine soil health - reveals them to be far less adaptable to changing conditions than scientists had thought. This raises concerns that...

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Homeless teen faces murder charge in Texas student's killing

2016-04-10 06:57:13| Oil & Gas - Topix.net

Janet Yellen was put on the spot about whether she made a mistake in raising interest rates in December. Ben Bernanke was quizzed about what it felt like to be called a traitor by the governor of Texas.

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On Fuel Economy Efforts, U.S. Faces an Elusive Target

2016-04-07 15:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Yale Environment 360: One of President Obamas signature achievements on climate has been strict standards aimed at improving auto fuel efficiency to nearly 55 miles per gallon by 2025. But credits and loopholes, coupled with low gas prices, may mean the U.S. will fall well short of this ambitious goal. Five years ago, flanked by auto industry executives at a Washington, D.C. auto show, President Obama announced a historic agreement to increase fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for cars and light-duty...

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Corona Beer Brewer Faces Problems in Supply Chain

2016-04-03 12:18:46| Beverages - Topix.net

Corona Mexican beer brewer Constellation Brands Inc. is facing problems with its own supply chain, despite soaring Mexican beer sales in the U.S., according to Market Watch. In March 2016, the company scrambled to pull select 12-packs and 18-packs of Corona from U.S. stores after reports of bottles that contained glass particles.

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