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Water: An Entry Point for SDG Implementation in Myanmar

2016-05-24 12:14:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Inter Press Service: Water insecurity keeps millions of people in poverty; it hampers human development and is a drag on economic growth. Water insecurity is worsened by population growth, economic growth, urbanisation, conflicts, and climate change. Such trends increase competition over water and put water resources at risk, just as water presents risks to growth and society if not managed sustainably. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development agreed by countries at the UN General Assembly in September 2015 recognises...

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Farm drainage: Point or nonpoint source of contention

2016-05-23 22:50:00| National Hog Farmer

By Eldon McAfee, Brick Gentry Law Firm, Des Moines, Iowa Iowa has the attention of the nations agricultural sector because of a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court by the water supply entity for the city of Des Moines challenging drainage from field tile lines as discharges under the federal Clean Water Act. read more

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Entry Point North Performs ACS-ADI Assessment Centre at Croatia Control

2016-05-23 15:17:00| Airport Technology

During May 2016 Entry Point North successfully ran an assessment centre for 15 future ACS and ADI air traffic controllers of Croatia Control. The objective of the assessment was to select and assign the most suitable student profiles for the coming A

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Climate change could trigger 'tipping point' for Antarctic Totten Glacier

2016-05-20 13:10:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: The Totten Glacier in East Antarctica has an unstable area that could collapse and contribute to more than two metres of sea level rise beyond what is generally predicted if climate change remains unchecked, researchers say. Key points: East Antarctica has traditionally been considered to be relatively stable But evidence is growing that Totten Glacier is bucking the trend New analysis shows the glacier could contribute over two metres to sea level rise East Antarctica is the world's...

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