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![Pollution and overfishing erode $24 trillion ocean economy Pollution and overfishing erode $24 trillion ocean economy](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_52bc5172-30d4-4abe-b111-9b09101402ad_.jpg) |
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The world's oceans produce goods and services worth nearly as much as the economy of the U.K., but its resources are being over-exploited, polluted and eroded, according to the latest natural capital report from WWF. ...more |
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![Coffee production slipping in Tanzania as temperatures rise Coffee production slipping in Tanzania as temperatures rise](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_6852ed16-6d48-4680-b8ca-ec8a10e8229b_.jpg) |
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Warmer weather means that Tanzania is producing less coffee as higher temperatures affect yields, hurting both the nation’s producers and coffee drinkers who may pay more per cup, a South African university has found. ...more |
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![Arctic nations to fight climate change despite Russia tensions Arctic nations to fight climate change despite Russia tensions](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_aa389a26-b9c4-4f5a-89f9-66af70036799_.jpg) |
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The eight Arctic Council nations pledged on Friday to do more to combat climate change that is shrinking the vast frigid region, with countries trying to put aside disputes over issues like Russia's intervention in Ukraine. ...more |
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![Jumeirah Messilah to ride in hybrid Porsches Jumeirah Messilah to ride in hybrid Porsches](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_13a95604-26c5-4651-b127-e9b22a195298_.jpg) |
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Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa has partnered with Porsche Centre Kuwait to offer environmentally-friendly transport to hotel guests. ...more |
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![Canada will need new regulations to meet climate targets: PM Canada will need new regulations to meet climate targets: PM](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_fec53981-579b-4e8e-9864-f03ea37c692b_.jpg) |
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Canada, heavily criticized over its environmental record, will need to introduce new regulations to meet updated international climate change targets, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Thursday. ...more |
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![What countries have the most endangered animals? What countries have the most endangered animals?](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_b80e8ff0-1b24-47c1-9812-907346776648_.jpg) |
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If you had to guess which countries are losing the greatest number of endangered mammals to extinction, which would you pick? Actually, you don’t have to guess. There’s a new map that will show you, in no uncertain terms, where in the world we’re losing animals the fastest. ...more |
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![US announces plans to reduce agricultural carbon emissions US announces plans to reduce agricultural carbon emissions](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_8679f2f7-47b6-44ad-b37b-33b709a305e1_.jpg) |
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Federal agricultural officials announced Thursday voluntary programs and initiatives for farmers, ranchers and foresters meant to build on President Barack Obama's efforts to combat global warming — and they don't require congressional approval. ...more |
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![Scotland to upgrade efficiency of 28,000 homes Scotland to upgrade efficiency of 28,000 homes](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_9abcd4c3-25d6-4416-ad47-230dcd4aa5e2_.jpg) |
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The Scottish Government has announced a £224m energy efficiency scheme to tackle fuel poverty in Scottish homes. ...more |
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![AFED in CIHEAM Mediterranean Food Publication AFED in CIHEAM Mediterranean Food Publication](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_036fa425-0386-486e-9d60-0b94e1b4bcfe_.jpg) |
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The International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) has released the 32 edition of its periodical publication CIHEAM Watch. ...more |
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![Ocean output rivals big nations' GDP, but resources eroding Ocean output rivals big nations' GDP, but resources eroding](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_bb8b0b52-e9f8-40d3-b16f-3a9e242ecae8_.jpg) |
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Economic output by the world's oceans is worth $2.5 trillion a year, rivaling nations such as Britain or Brazil, but marine wealth is sinking fast because of over-fishing, pollution and climate change, a study said on Thursday. ...more |
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