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NCE UPDATE 09 January 2008 Article Headlines |
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The International Arctic Research Center (IARC) at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is hosting the summer school, "The Modeling
of Arctic Climate," on 26 May - 7 June 2008. Application Deadline:
Friday, 1 February 2008 |
| 2 | Job Opportunity (Community Adaptation Project Manager) - This new position is responsible for managing the Community-based Adaptation Planning project. This will include travelling to Yukon communities; developing and maintaining a communications strategy; directing casual staff; planning workshops; liaising with researchers, governments and other agencies; managing time-lines; and other related duties. See attached description and/or contact Jen Turner. |
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Western oil producers face heavy penalties if Ottawa adopts expert panel's proposals January 7, 2008 Brian Laghi and Daniel Leblanc Globe and Mail OTTAWA - A federal advisory panel unveiled a long-term climate-change strategy Monday that backs the idea of a carbon tax aimed at substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 205. |
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2 Forests soak up less and less CO2: study Canada's trees getting worse at filtering gases, researchers sayJanuary 03, 2008 Tom Spears The Ottawa Citizen- Last year brought glum news that Canada's forests were only a so-so defence against global warming. Now, we find out our forests are getting worse at soaking up greenhouse gases. |
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3 Researchers test energy potential of winter sun QUESTION: Can solar power cut it when skies are dark and shrouded with
ice fog?
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4 Energy Insights predicts Climate Change issues to drive increased tech investment... January 8, 2008 FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(Business Wire)--Leading independent research and advisory firm, Energy Insights, an IDC company, today announced the release of its annual Worldwide Energy Industry 2008 Top 10 Predictions. According to this new study, climate-focused energy policies, consumer and business concern with climate change, and increasing attention by investors in sustainability will drive energy companies to increase their investments in a range of energy and information technologies. |
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5 Nature and man jointly cook Arctic January 3, 2008 By Seth Borenstein AP Science Writer WASHINGTON-There's more to the recent dramatic and alarming thawing of the Arctic region than can be explained by man-made global warming alone, a new study found. Nature is pushing the Arctic to the edge, too. |
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6 Some Biofuels are worse environmentally than fossil fuels, analysis shows January 7, 2008 ScienceDaily - Biofuels reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in comparison to fossil fuels. Smithsonian researchers highlight a new study that factors in environmental costs of biofuel production. Corn, soy and sugarcane come up short. The authors urge governments to be far more selective about which biofuels they support, as not all are more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels. See also: The backlash against biofuels www.nature.com |
| The next update from the Northern Climate ExChange will be sent out Wednesday, January 16, 2008 |
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