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Global climate deal likely to enter into force in 2016: study 8/8/2016
Global climate deal likely to enter into force in 2016: study A global agreement on climate change looks likely to enter into force this year, a study showed on Friday, making it harder for Republican Donald Trump to pull out if he wins the U.S. presidency. ...more
Anti-microbial suits will protect athletes from bacteria at the Rio Olympics 8/8/2016
Anti-microbial suits will protect athletes from bacteria at the Rio Olympics Events keep cropping up that make Rio seem woefully under-prepared for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games – Brazil reportedly pumps sewage into the ocean, human body parts are washing up on beaches, and researchers have found a super bacteria resistant to drugs. ...more
13th edition of the Garden Show & Spring Festival 5/8/2016
13th edition of the Garden Show & Spring Festival Beirut’s premier outdoor spring event, The Garden Show & Spring Festival, celebrated its 13th edition this year, showcasing an even bigger selection of flowers, plants, gardening equipment, terrace furniture and handicrafts. ...more
Urban dwellers drive massive deforestation locally and abroad 5/8/2016
Urban dwellers drive massive deforestation locally and abroad Urban centers lie at the root of an important and often neglected source of emissions: deforestation. ...more
Antarctic sea-ice bacteria could be contaminating seafood with a dangerous form of mercury 5/8/2016
Antarctic sea-ice bacteria could be contaminating seafood with a dangerous form of mercury Pollution in the Antarctic may not turn many heads, but seafood lovers must beware of mercury-tainted fish from the southern seas finding its way onto their plates. ...more
The world’s largest floating wind farm is planned for the California coast 5/8/2016
The world’s largest floating wind farm is planned for the California coast The world’s largest and America’s first major offshore wind farm is planned to open in 2021 off the coast of California. ...more
Germany's new electric car discount scheme draws nearly 2,000 applicants 5/8/2016
Germany's new electric car discount scheme draws nearly 2,000 applicants Nearly 2,000 people in Germany have applied for the government's electric car discount scheme, introduced on July 1, and a third of them are buyers of BMW models, a government agency said on Thursday. ...more
Obama tells federal agencies to get serious about climate change 4/8/2016
Obama tells federal agencies to get serious about climate change President Obama’s tenure in office may be nearing an end, but he isn’t done fighting climate change just yet. This week, his administration told federal agencies they have to consider climate change when they weigh the impact of their projects. ...more
Humans are gobbling up natural resources at a terrifying rate 4/8/2016
Humans are gobbling up natural resources at a terrifying rate Humans are using too much natural resources. ...more
Seoul to limit old diesel vehicles to fight air pollution 4/8/2016
Seoul to limit old diesel vehicles to fight air pollution South Korea's capital of Seoul will limit the number of old diesel vehicles on the roads starting next year, as the country tackles rising air pollution. ...more
 
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