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What do young people really know about climate change?
2013-11-04 02:10:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Spectator: The next generation will be the ones to feel the increasing effects of climate change. But how much do they really know about it? After all, its one thing to say: yes, I believe in climate change. But another to say: yes, I understand it and how it works. There is a lot of research which supports the idea that until a person understands the science behind climate change, they may not support political regulation or make personal decisions to help reduce greenhouse gas production. Our new study,...
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Young people urged to consider working in logistics sector
2013-10-14 13:10:35| Logistics - Topix.net
THE logistics sector is an "exciting and interesting industry" that offers an invaluable service needed by many businesses and economies, said Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, as he urged young people to consider career options there.
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Young people will buy cars again, auto industry says
2013-08-07 05:07:42| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Young people have been buying fewer cars since the Great Recession, but the auto industry predicts they'll be back in showrooms once their financial circumstances improve.
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How to turn young people into climate change activists
2013-07-02 18:34:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: When it comes to climate change, people generally look towards experts for solutions. There is no doubt that scientists, policymakers, and thought leaders must collaborate to find a solution to this complex problem. But we have much to learn from a community that is often overlooked: university students. When made aware, students are able to articulate and amplify climate change messages. At Connect4Climate, we set out to harness their peer power and facilitate students' ability to promote action,...
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What Do Young People Need To Stay In Rural America?
2013-06-10 23:35:57| Beef
I recently read an article on the Financial Times (FT) website that discussed the decline in rural population. Drive through the many one-horse towns throughout the country, and youll see what I mean. School consolidations, abandoned grocery stores and perhaps one lone fuel station serve as a reminder of a once-thriving small town. According to the FT article, Much of rural America 15% of the U.S. population spread across 72% of its land area faces population decline. BEEF Daily read more
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