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Climate angst rises in Australia with record temperatures
2014-05-24 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Sydney Morning Herald: It`s official Just after midday on Saturday, the mercury reached 23 degrees - 25 is forecast - as Sydney posted its longest warm spell in records going back to 1910, says Sarah Perkins, a leading heatwave expert at the University of NSW. Sydney's 25.1 degrees on Friday matched the previous longest heatwave - defined as at least three consecutive days in the warmest 10 per cent for each date - of seven days set in August 1995. Including Saturday, that burst could stretch to at least 14 days....
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Does the solution to global warming lie in Australia?
2014-05-24 12:22:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Daily Mail: Dryland ecosystems such as deserts play a more important role in the global carbon cycle than previously thought, research has revealed. And one of the biggest contributors, responsible for a huge spike in the amount of CO2 absorbed in 2011, is located in Australia. The findings suggest that the Australian Outback, when exposed to increased rainfall and in turn grows more vegetation, could become a giant 'carbon sink' and might even be a major driver for global carbon absorption. Research...
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Australia: Conservationists welcome bank decision on reef port
2014-05-24 00:57:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Agence France-Presse: Environmentalists on Saturday welcomed Deutsche Bank's reluctance to invest in a major port expansion near Australia's Great Barrier Reef, saying it reflected global concern about the project. Australia gave the green light to the major coal port expansion for India's Adani Group at Abbot Point on the Great Barrier Reef coast last year subject to strict environmental conditions. But conservationists slammed the approval, warning it would hasten the natural wonder's demise given it is under pressure...
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Wool Prices in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand (Weekly Report)
2014-05-23 21:36:11| EmergingTextiles.com
Wool prices suddenly rebounded this week in Australia, thanks to a return of Chinese buyers. Our weekly report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. A glimpse on the New Zealand and South African markets is provided.
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Carnivals P&O Cruises Australia to add two ships in 2015
2014-05-22 01:00:00| Ship Technology
Global cruise operator Carnival Corporation is planning to expand its market in Australia, with the addition of two ships in a bid to meet the country's growing demand for cruise vacations.
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