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Toronto Hydro study warned of increased risk of power outages due to climate change

2013-12-28 04:16:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Globe and Mail: A Toronto Hydro vulnerability study published last year warned that climate change could result in more severe freezing rain storms, increasing the risk of major power outages. The study, published in September, 2012, says warmer winter temperatures can increase the intensity and quantity of freezing rain and wet snow, which can damage tree branches and overhead wires. Toronto Hydro estimates that about 26,000 customers were still without power on Friday, six days after a massive ice storm swept...

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Tanning gene linked to increased risk of testicular cancer

2013-10-19 07:45:41| Biotech - Topix.net

A gene important in skin tanning has been linked to higher risk for testicular cancer in white men, according to a study led by scientists from the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford in England.

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UK faces increased risk of blackouts, report warns

2013-10-17 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Guardian: The UK will be at increased risk of blackouts over the next two years unless electricity generators are given new financial incentives, according to the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE). The difference between the amount of power that can be generated and the possible peak demand known as the capacity margin is likely to fall rapidly, a report by the organisation said on Thursday. Blackouts are still unlikely, and could only occur if there are sudden threats to the system, such as the...

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