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Global warming claims: evaluating contradictory evidence and expert disagreement

Globe is Warming. Or is it? Policy makers and climate scientists have for the last couple of years maintained that based on available evidence, our planet is warming.

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Theories on the disappearance of Mayan civilization

There are many historical mysteries which have fascinated human and encouraged investigation. Among the most often examined and theorized over are the potential reasons for why the Mayan civilization suddenly disappeared from the face of the Earth.

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Ocean acidification and the irreversible impacts of CO2 emissions

Although the most obvious effect of human-generated climate change may be the warming of the earth, it is not the only negative impact of the increased concentration of fossil fuels in the environment.

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Reducing meat consumption as a strategy for combating global warming

Proudly, many Americans drag their recycling to the curbs. Perhaps they occasionally walk to the supermarket on a nice day. or, the most conscientious may worry about their global footprint and try to car-pool to work in their colleague's hybrids.

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Causes and effects of Heinrich events on global climate

Heinrich events are one of the most discussed and debated phenomena related to global climate change. For each theory proposed related to the cause or effect of a Heinrich event, there is a theory contrary to the concept.

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Urban carbon emissions in Chinese cities and climate policy

Memorandum for preparation for next year's negotiations for the Conference of the Parties (COP) Climate change poses one of the most difficult questions to the world today. Cities continue to be the main contributors of this challenge.

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Customer willingness to offset CO2 emissions: a global analysis

The importance of global warming has progressed to the point that there are very few people who would deny its significance and the fact that it must be counteracted.

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Carbon credits and financial incentives for climate action

Environmental protection takes a number of different forms. Usually, laws are required to motivate businesses and people to reduce pollution or otherwise protect the environment. Climate change represents a much bigger challenge, however, than protecting any one given aspect of the environment.

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Carbon tax policy and the Australian mining industry

The trick for Australian politicians will be to balance off saving the environment and preventing climate change with preserving the jobs of working men and women in Australia and South Australia.

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Geography's influence on European development and civilization

Europe's success can in part be attributed to its geography. In particular, abundant rainfall enabled it to grow ample food, and the cold climate protected it from significant invasion from warmer climates.

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