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NCE UPDATE 16 July 2008 Article Headlines |
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| 1 | Yukon Youth Engagement Forum: A Summit to Discuss Climate ChangeJuly 25th to 27th, 2008 in Marsh Lake, Yukon
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Contact: Johanna Smith, Yukon Government Climate Change Coordinator, 867-633-7971, Johanna.Smith@gov.yk.ca |
| 2 | Government of the Yukon releases draft Climate Change Action PlanDeadline for Public Comments Is July 31st, 2008 The draft Yukon Government Climate Change Action Plan sets out 33 specific actions that would advance the goals set out in the 2006 Yukon Government Climate Change Strategy. |
| 3 | Waterlution: The Future of Water Workshop Series 2008Engaging Youth on Water Issues. Whitehorse Workshop August 1-3, 2008 This is a two-day residential workshop to engage youth from the Yukon Territory in dialogue surrounding current water issues in the region, specifically on topics related to First Nations tribal boundaries, local knowledge and integrating scientific insights from theInternational Polar Year water areas. The workshop will be based at the Vista Outdoor Learning Centre located just north of Whitehorse. 20 individuals 20-35 years will be participating in the workshop. To apply, submit a one-page application letter describing: why you are interested in learning about current water issues in Yukon; what potential you see in inter-sectoral dialogue; and what background you will bring to the discussion. Please submit your application to Karen Kun, Waterlution: karen@waterlution.org. |
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1 Global warming may raise kidney stone cases: study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One more unwanted consequence of global warming may be an increase in cases of kidney stones in areas with rising temperatures, U.S. researchers said on Monday. Read more at www.reuters.com |
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2 Abandon ice floe! Scientists cite warming Russian expedition across Arctic is cut short due to melting ice MOSCOW - Russian scientists are evacuating a research station built on an Arctic ice floe because the ice has melted to a fraction of its original size, a spokesman said. Read more at www.msnbc.msn.com |
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3 Global warming: Melting ice threatens Arctic foxes By David Adam Polar bears may not be the only Arctic wildlife threatened by global warming. Scientists have discovered that Arctic foxes also struggle as the ice disappears because they rely on the frozen seas to survive the bleak winters. Read more at www.guardian.co.uk |
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4 150-meter Ice Core Drawn From McCall Glacier In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ScienceDaily (July 15, 2008) — A 150-meter ice core pulled from the McCall Glacier in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge this summer may offer researchers their first quantitative look at up to two centuries of climate change in the region. Read more at www.sciencedaily.com |
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By Randolph E. Schmid WASHINGTON — The climate phenomena known as La Niña is ending, and neutral conditions are expected into the fall, government forecasters said Thursday. The change can affect weather worldwide. Read more at www.theglobeandmail.com |
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6 Rapid ice retreat threatens Arctic interior The rapid decline of sea ice could accelerate inland warming over the Arctic region, radically transforming the landscape. Read more at www.nature.com |
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The next update from the Northern Climate ExChange will be sent out Wednesday, July 23, 2008 |
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