More than four times the number of natural disasters are occurring now than did two decades ago, British charity Oxfam said in a study Sunday that largely blamed global warming.
Natural disasters have quadrupled in two decades: study (AFP)
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AFP – New Zealand’s largest glaciers are retreating fast in the face of global warming and could disappear altogether, scientists said Monday.
NZealand glaciers retreat due to global warming say scientists (AFP)
Chunks of glacial ice tinkled in whisky glasses as chilled tourists gazed in wonder from their boat at the massive San Rafael glacier and the markers tallying its losing battle against global warming.
Dallas Zoo officials are moving forward with a plan to turn animal droppings, cardboard and tree limbs into power for several buildings and irrigation for the zoo’s landscaping.
