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July 20, 2009 | Posted by Seth Andre Myers, Joseph S. Nye, Jr. Research Intern - 8:43am | 0 Comments
- Norway’s foreign minister has predicted that melting Arctic sea ice will create a new international shipping route that is both faster and safer than current options; he has also stated that the melting of the Arctic will have a significant effect on world energy markets.
- The New York Times reports that India is rejecting appeals to lower its carbon dioxide emissions.
- The Army Corps of Engineers is involved in a number of projects aimed at promoting environmental sustainability in Iraq, including improving access to potable water and utilizing renewable energy in communities.
- Europe’s largest insurer, Allianz SE, has warned that insurers need to be ready for an increase in wind-related claims as climate change creates an increased number of wind storms in Europe.
- The Guardian profiles Turkmenistan’s attempts to create a manmade lake in the middle of a desert.
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