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Understanding worlds oceans more essential than ever to secure the future of our planet
2015-09-07 19:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ScienceDaily: A greater understanding and appreciation of our oceans is essential for the wellbeing of the world's population, according to the Global Marine Technology Trends 2030 (GMTT 2030) report launched today (Monday 7 September). The report is the culmination of a collaborative project between Lloyd's Register, Qinetiq and the University of Southampton looking at the future for: commercial shipping -- without which world trade would cease; for navies -- so vital for security; and the health of the oceans...
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Pope Francis: The Rich and Powerful Need to Care for the Planet
2015-09-02 16:36:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Yesterday, Pope Francis didn`t miss an opportunity to press for support for the environment while speaking at Saint Peters Basilica. As part of the first celebration of "World Day for Prayer for the Care of Creation," which the pontiff organized, the Pope called on the rich and powerful to take care of the Earth. .@Pontifex: 9/1 is a #WorldDayOfPrayer for Creation Care. Are you taking part? http://t.co/a9itCId9xU #ActOnClimate pic.twitter.com/0k7XBZlypW -- Sierra Club (@sierraclub) September...
Cramer: Buy United Technologies in Low $80s, Don't Pile Into Planet Fitness
2015-08-31 21:54:18| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
UTX stock is down about 2% after being downgraded to equal weight from overweight by Barclays's analysts. Cramer, co-manager of the Action Alerts PLUS portfolio , thinks it might have something to do with the industrial company's exposure to China.
Arctic Drilling: A Giant Gamble for the Planet and Shells Bottom Line
2015-08-31 14:47:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Its a gamble--some would say a giant gamble. Before even one litre of oil has been found, the Anglo-Dutch Shell group is believed to have spent more than US$7 billion--just making preparations for its latest Arctic venture. Shell is betting on finding the oil industrys Holy Grail: according to 2008 estimates by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Arctic contains more than 20 percent of the worlds remaining hydrocarbon resources--including at least 90 billion barrels of oil. If Shell does strike...
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What makes a planet habitable?
2015-08-17 01:43:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: Water in liquid form is thought to be a necessity for life on Earth. Naturally, some say that life may flourish under other conditions, and perhaps even in the absence of water. While that may be true, take a look around - life seems to do quite well here on Earth and we've yet to find it elsewhere in our Solar System. Based on this, let's look at the classical definition for the habitable zone as the region around a star, such as our own Sun, where the temperature of any orbiting planet...
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