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Dambisa Moyo: 'The world will be drawn into a war for resources'

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Decca Aitkenhead
Dambisa Moyo: 'The world will be drawn into a war for resources'
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The controversial writer and economist on why she believes the economic rise of China, combined with the west's complacency, leaves us facing a future of terrifying global instability

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Projection of Tax Money Lost Due to E-Commerce

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http://www.policy.rutgers.edu/reports/other/NJRMA_Final_Report_May_2011.pdf

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Projection of Tax Money Lost Due to E-Commerce

Cities in New Jersey could face a loss of about $200 million at 35% non-collection of taxes due to e-commerce.  This could mean more budget cuts and increased taxes on other items.

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E-Money Trends

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http://www.vrl-financial-news.com/cards--payments/cards-international/issues/ci-2011/ci-469-470/prepaid-in-japan-a-%E2%80%98clicks-an.aspx

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E-Money Trends

Contactless e-money comes in the form of Paypal, Bitcoin, and related forms of currency.  We can see a rise of over double the use of contactless e-money when compared to contactless credit.

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Climate change: Arctic passes 400 parts per million milestone

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Seth Borenstein
Climate change: Arctic passes 400 parts per million milestone
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Arctic monitoring stations show carbon dioxide levels are now above 400 parts per million. Carbon dioxide is the chief climate-change gas and stays in the atmosphere for 100 years. Before the Industrial Age, carbon dioxide levels were 275 ppm.

The world's air has reached what scientists call a troubling new milestone for carbon dioxide, the main global warming pollutant.

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"Monster" rules Nepal village on climate frontline

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Gopal Sharma
"Monster" rules Nepal village on climate frontline
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BARAHBISE, Nepal, Looking at the swirling grey waters of the Bhote Koshi River, Ratna Kaji remembers when it turned into a "monster," leaving behind a trail of death and destruction.

"It came down roaring, washed away homes and people when they were sleeping," the 77-year-old said of the 1996 flood, caused by a massive landslide that blocked the river which eventually gushed out by breaking its mud wall.

"People had hardly any time to gather their belongings."

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PHILIPPINES: Geo-hazard maps go public

PHILIPPINES: Geo-hazard maps go public
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MANILA, 31 January 2012 (IRIN) - The Philippine government has made geo-hazard maps, which outline areas prone to natural disasters, publicly available in a bid to reduce vulnerability at community level.

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Plan now for climate-related disasters - U.N. report

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David Fogarty and Deborah Zabarenko
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* Rising population, development put more in harm's way

* Policymakers urged to act in next few decades

* Less emphasis on mitigation, more on cutting risk

By David Fogarty and Deborah Zabarenko  

March 28 (Reuters) - A future on Earth of more extreme weather and rising seas will require better planning for natural disasters to save lives and limit deepening economic losses, the United Nations said on Wednesday in a major report on the effects of climate change. 

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Global Clean Energy Projected Growth for 2011-2021

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http://cleanedge.com/sites/default/files/global_projected_growth_670px.PNG

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Global Clean Energy Projected Growth for 2011-2021

Global Clean Energy Projected Growth for 2011-2021

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