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Scientists may have just solved a riddle about Antarctica — and you're not going to like the answer
Oddly placed fossils in the Transantarctic mountains could carry a sea level warning all the way to the present.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2016/09/20/scientists-may-have-just-solved-a-riddle-about-antarctica-and-youre-not-going-to-like-the-answer/

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The Washington Post: Even an extra five pounds can hurt your job chances

I thought you might like this story fromThe Washington Post

Even an extra five pounds can hurt your job chances
The judgement continues

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/09/21/even-an-extra-five-pounds-can-hurt-your-job-chances/

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

El año 2016 puede llegar a ser el más caluroso de la historia, según la OMM lainformacion.com

http://www.lainformacion.com/meteorologia/cambios-climaticos/puede-convertirse-caluroso-historia-OMM_0_954205700.html

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La contaminación del aire 'mata' cada año a 5,5 millones de personas en el mundo Noticias, última hora, vídeos y fotos de Interés Humano - Sociedad en lainformacion.com

http://www.lainformacion.com/interes-humano/sociedad/Contaminacion-aire-mata-millones-personas-mundo_0_954206046.html

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France ban disposable plastic cups and plates - CNN.com

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/19/europe/france-bans-plastic-cups-plates/index.html

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

‘Businesses should look at how they bring #women back into the workforce’ | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2016/sep/13/nora-senior-business-should-bring-women-back-workforce

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#Climate change is threatening the world's #coffee supplies: what can we do? #AskGSB | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/live/2016/sep/16/coffee-climate-change-smallholders-central-america-ethiopia-technology-funding

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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Six technologies that produce clean, safe drinking #water

Six technologies that produce clean, safe drinking water

From Health, Fitness & Diabetes Education, a Flipboard magazine by John W. Ancelet, Jr.

Computer chips and offshore plants help desalinate some water supplies. By Cat DiStasio One in 10 people worldwide lack regular access to safe…

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Don't join them, kill them "Losing business to #solar, U.S. utility companies fight to kill consumer trend

Losing business to solar, U.S. utility companies fight to kill consumer trend

From Energy, a Flipboard topic

In some of the sunniest areas of the U.S., solar power is becoming a victim of its own success. With so many people…

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Rise of the right and #climate catastrophe: Will Trumpism, Brexit and geopolitical exceptionalism sink the #planet?

Rise of the right and climate catastrophe: Will Trumpism, Brexit and geopolitical exceptionalism sink the planet?

From Politics, a Flipboard magazine by Salon

Nations are putting the needs of a fossil fuel-based domestic growth agenda ahead of…

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Boletín: #Contaminación atmosférica en vidas y dinero

15 de septiembre de 2016

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Contaminación atmosférica en vidas y dinero

La polución del aire es ya el cuarto factor de riesgo más importante de muerte en el mundo. Si bien los fallecimientos relacionados con la contaminación afectan principalmente a los niños pequeños y a los ancianos, estas muertes también pueden provocar una pérdida de ingresos laborales entre la población en edad de trabajar. Más »

Impulsar el crecimiento y preservar su ecosistema

El Mar Caribe representa un activo económico tremendo para la región no sólo en cuanto a recursos naturales de alto valor, tales como las poblaciones de peces, el petróleo y el gas, sino también como un punto de acceso global para la diversidad marina y el turismo. Más »

El desplazamiento forzado, una crisis mundial en desarrollo

Enraizada en 10 conflictos armados en sendos países, la mayoría de los 60 millones de refugiados se han alojado en 15 países, según un nuevo informe del Banco Mundial. Djibouti, donde la migración y el desplazamiento forzado se encuentran. Más »

¿Deben los países aumentar la cobertura de pensiones?

¿Están preparados los países en desarrollo para cuidar a los futuros adultos mayores y garantizarles los recursos que necesitan para vivir dignamente durante la vejez? Más »

Las consecuencias económicas y sociales de la robotización

La cantidad de robots que usan las empresas para aumentar la productividad se ha incrementado rápidamente en los últimos años. Más »

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Gráfico: los dispositivos LED de iluminación aumentan su participación en el mercado a nivel mundial

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Friday, September 16, 2016

#Zurich named ‘greenest’ city on the planet - The Local

http://www.thelocal.ch/20160913/zurich-named-greenest-city-on-the-planet

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#ICC widens remit to include environmental destruction cases | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/global/2016/sep/15/hague-court-widens-remit-to-include-environmental-destruction-cases

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La Fórmula E presenta su campaña: "Combate el cambio climático, conduce eléctrico"

http://okdiario.com/deportes/2016/09/15/formula-presenta-campana-combate-cambio-climatico-conduce-electrico-377193

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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Data Sonification Captures #Climate Change in #Forests - The Atlantic

http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/09/this-is-the-sound-of-a-forest-changing/499802/

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Spain could be first EU country with national park listed as 'in danger' | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/sep/15/spain-could-be-first-eu-country-with-national-park-listed-as-in-danger

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Humanity driving 'unprecedented' #marine extinction | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/sep/14/humanity-driving-unprecedented-marine-extinction

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

8 things we keep buying that are killing the #planet

8 things we keep buying that are killing the planet

From Environmental Update , a Flipboard magazine by Max Guinn

Most of us try to reduce our carbon footprint by recycling, flipping off the lights when we leave a room, and weatherproofing our homes. And while…

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UK must move now on #carbon capture to save consumers billions, says report | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/sep/12/uk-must-move-now-on-carbon-capture-to-save-consumers-billions-says-report

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Sadiq Khan tackles #London's deadly #smog - CNN.com

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/12/world/sadiq-khan-london-pollution/index.html

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Standard operating procedure "How the #sugar industry sweetened research in its favor #Health CNN.com

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/12/health/sugar-industry-heart-disease-research/index.html

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Can our need for a #carbon-free future override our fears of #nuclear #energy? Sustainable Business | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/sep/12/carbon-free-plants-nuclear-energy-future-power-state-sources

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Ban on domestic #ivory trade passes at international summit | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/sep/11/ivory-trade-international-agreement

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La Responsabilidad Social Corporativa es cosa de pymes #RSE

http://m.pymesyautonomos.com/vocacion-de-empresa/la-responsabilidad-social-corporativa-es-cosa-de-pymes?utm_source=elblogsalmon&utm_medium=network&utm_campaign=editorial_recommendation_section

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Saturday, September 10, 2016

Mass chimpanzee transfer begins in effort to protect #endangered species | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/09/georgia-chimpanzees-sanctuary-project-chimps-transfer

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Mass chimpanzee transfer begins in effort to protect #endangered species | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/09/georgia-chimpanzees-sanctuary-project-chimps-transfer

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Younger #women may be asking for pay rises. But let’s not celebrate just yet | Sara Laschever | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/sep/09/women-equal-pay-negotiate

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How the microbead ban could help solve a massive problem – video | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2016/sep/02/how-microbead-ban-could-help-solve-massive-problem-video

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Thursday, September 08, 2016

El #café podría desaparecer en 64 años

http://okdiario.com/vida-sana/2016/09/07/cafe-podria-desaparecer-64-anos-18897

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Wednesday, September 07, 2016

Study finds increased #ocean #acidification due to human activities | MIT News

http://news.mit.edu/2016/increased-ocean-acidification-human-activities-0907

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I’m sick of living in a culture that tolerates violence against #women | Joan Smith | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/sep/06/violence-against-women-epidemic-female-equality

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Tuesday, September 06, 2016

Conservative media bias is inflating American #climate denial and polarization

Conservative media bias is inflating American climate denial and polarization

From Semantic Infiltration, a Flipboard magazine by Paul D. Miller

A new study by a team of sociologists at Oklahoma State University has found political polarization on climate change is…

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#Elephants on the path to extinction - the facts | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/aug/12/elephants-on-the-path-to-extinction-the-facts

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#Greens cannot afford to ignore economics | Letters | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/sep/05/greens-cannot-afford-to-ignore-economics

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Soaring ocean temperature is 'greatest hidden challenge of our generation' | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/sep/05/soaring-ocean-temperature-is-greatest-hidden-challenge-of-our-generation

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Toxic air #pollution particles found in human brains | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/sep/05/toxic-air-pollution-particles-found-in-human-brains-links-alzheimers

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Monday, September 05, 2016

Cleaning the world's #water: 'We are now more polluted than we have ever been' | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/aug/31/cleaning-the-worlds-water-we-are-now-more-polluted-than-we-have-ever-been

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#Australia needs two #emissions trading schemes, Climate Change Authority says | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/aug/31/australia-needs-two-emissions-trading-schemes-climate-change-authority-says

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Pacific Islands fail to agree plan to protect #tuna | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/sep/02/pacific-islands-fail-to-agree-plan-to-protect-tuna

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Sunday, September 04, 2016

WORKING WHILE FEMALE? NEW STUDY SAYS #GENDER IS A BIGGER FACTOR THAN RACE WHEN NEGOTIATING RAISES

WORKING WHILE FEMALE? NEW STUDY SAYS GENDER IS A BIGGER FACTOR THAN RACE WHEN NEGOTIATING RAISES

From Radar, a Flipboard magazine by Nylon

SMASH THE GLA$$ CEILING TL;DR: If you're a woman in the workplace, a person of color, or both,…

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Saturday, September 03, 2016

New #elephant study shows catastrophic decline in #Africa - CNN.com

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/31/africa/great-elephant-census/index.html

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Friday, September 02, 2016

A new idea to close the #gender wage gap probably won’t work — and might backfire - Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-new-idea-to-close-the-gender-wage-gap-probably-wont-work--and-might-backfire/2016/09/01/c0a3a442-707f-11e6-9705-23e51a2f424d_story.html?utm_term=.5d5a115f5208

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Thursday, September 01, 2016

Signs of hope in nature: As population continues to grow, environmental impact per person diminishes - Salon.com

Onésimo here shared a link: WATCH: Seth Meyers unloads on #climate change deniers - Salon.com

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

'Frostpunk' considers the grim reality of surviving #climate change

'Frostpunk' considers the grim reality of surviving climate change

From Tech, a Flipboard magazine by Mashable

Frostpunk uses an icy dystopian steampunk setting as the backdrop for a game that asks players to consider the choices that must be…

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12 Business Leaders on How They Handle #Stress

12 Business Leaders on How They Handle Stress

From Leadership, Management & The CEO, a Flipboard magazine by Mr Crawley

Tips from Susan Wojcicki, Jack Dorsey, and other executives. Stress seems to be part of every job description, particularly when you reach the C-suite.…

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No, Sweden does not #recycle 99 percent of its waste.

No, Sweden does not recycle 99 percent of its waste.

From Environmental, a Flipboard magazine by Jacob A. Morris

Our friends at Inhabitat are running a very popular post titled How Sweden recycles 99 percent of its waste, which they picked up from Global…

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Musk Expresses Pessimism On #Climate Change (w/Video)

Musk Expresses Pessimism On Climate Change (w/Video)

From Environmental, a Flipboard magazine by Jacob A. Morris

Published on August 30th, 2016 | by Steve Hanley 0 August 30th, 2016 by Steve Hanley Speaking with MSNBC host Chris Hayes recently. Elon Musk said…

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This #Solar-Powered Skyscraper Is a Major Advance in Sustainable Design

This Solar-Powered Skyscraper Is a Major Advance in Sustainable Design

From Materials Science, a Flipboard magazine by Andrew Jones

An Australian architecture firm has proposed the country's first solar-powered skyscraper, which would rise 60 stories and…

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#Climate change: Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump

Climate change: Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump

From Earth in Anger, a Flipboard magazine by Ryo Uchinomiya

This combination of file photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton (L) on June 15, 2016 and Republican presidential nominee Donald…