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Evolution can’t keep up with climate change
Posted by Futurity: None Given on July 11th, 2013
Futurity: To adapt to the rapid climate change expected in the next 100 years, many vertebrate species would have to evolve about 10,000 times faster than they have in the past.
Scientists analyzed how quickly species adapted to different climates in the past, using data from 540 living species from all major groups of terrestrial vertebrates, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
They then compared their rates of evolution to rates of climate change projected for the end of this century....
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AGL Delays Australian Wind Farm on Government Policy Concern
Posted by Bloomberg: James Paton on July 11th, 2013
Bloomberg: AGL Energy Ltd. (AGK), Australia’s largest developer of renewable energy projects, said it delayed a A$550 million ($509 million) wind farm because of uncertainty over government policy to boost investment in the industry.
AGL will defer hiring an engineering and construction contractor for the proposed Silverton wind farm in Australia’s New South Wales state and review its position in 2014, the Sydney-based company said today in an e-mailed statement.
“This decision does not indicate reduced...