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Country towns told to brace for climate change

admin /21 May, 2012

Country towns told to brace for climate change Updated May 21, 2012 17:50:14 Photo: Professor Graeme Hugo says country towns must adjust to the changing climate in order to survive (7:30 Report) Map: SA A population expert says the effects of climate change will not necessarily decimate rural communities if the right plans are laid. Continue Reading →

Guatemala’s volcano spews lava

admin /21 May, 2012

Guatemala’s volcano spews lavaSky News AustraliaGuatemala’s volcano spews lava Updated: 14:58, Monday May 21, 2012 Magma is spewing from the Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala, sending a cloud of ash and steam up to 5000 metres above its crater. Eruptions on Sunday at the peak, whose Spanish name means …See all stories on this topic Continue Reading →

Heartland Institute facing uncertain future as staff depart and cash dries up

admin /21 May, 2012

Heartland Institute facing uncertain future as staff depart and cash dries up Free-market thinktank’s conference opens in Chicago with president admitting defections are hurting group’s finances Share151 Email Suzanne Goldenberg, US environment correspondent guardian.co.uk, Sunday 20 May 2012 17.09 BST The billboard ads comparing climate change believers to the Unabomber Ted Kaczunski. Photograph: The Heartland Continue Reading →

Draining of world’s aquifers feeds rising sea levels

admin /21 May, 2012

Draining of world’s aquifers feeds rising sea levels Trillions of tonnes of water have been pumped up from deep underground reservoirs in every part of the world, says report Share125 Email Damian Carrington guardian.co.uk, Sunday 20 May 2012 18.00 BST For three decades, Saudi Arabia has been drilling for water from underground aquifers. Engineers and Continue Reading →

Train level crossing trial to send warnings to cars

admin /21 May, 2012

This may curb the mentality of drivers who are impatient and think they can beat the train. Speed humps on approaches to level crossings  would also be an option. Train level crossing trial to send warnings to cars By Stephanie Anderson Posted May 21, 2012 11:20:46 Photo: The technology has already been tested in regional Continue Reading →