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theNRgroup provides a valuable contact point for consultancy services in the natural resources sector |
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The Natural Resources Group, theNRgroup, is an association of independent development professionals who collaborate to undertake, and contribute expertise to, natural resources projects and activities. The group provides high quality solutions to today's natural resources management problems in a cost effective and timely manner. |
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| Methane: New Global Warming fears: Methane - a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide - has been seen bubbling to the surface of the Arctic Ocean by scientists undertaking an extensive survey of the region. ... more | |
New high for CO2: The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere rose to a new high in 2010, and the rate of increase has accelerated, with CO2 reaching 389 ppm, a rise of 39% since the start of the industrial era. More at the WMO's Press Release and Greenhouse Gas Bulletin. |
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| IMF warns of a 60% increase in oil prices within a year. The IMF report can be found here. (PDF) | |
"The Future of Food and Farming" now available. Compelling case for redesign of the global food system. |
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| The Institution of Mechanical Engineers indicates world population overload making billions at risk of hunger, thirst and slum conditions. ...more | |
World Energy Outlook: forecasts increased energy consumption and likely temperature rise of more than 3.5°C. ... more |
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Restoring Soils for Future Food Supply. Open Letter to the New British Government. ... more |
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Visual Literary Resources: Illustrations for Development now available. |
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| In 250 years since the start of the industrial revolution Ocean Acidity has increased 30%: i) BBC News, ii) Ocean Acidification, iii) IUCN report, iv) NOAA site. | |
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