Friday, March 09, 2012

Frost affected Moroccan banana producers badly

According to the Association of Banana Producers of Morocco (APROBA), frost has severely affected the banana
cultivation in the
regions Gharb and Doukkala causing damage that was estimated at more than 85% for mature plantations in production and direct financial losses
of around 210,000 Durham per
hectare. Young plantations were also hit by more than 60%, which will compromise the performance of the next campaign.

Railroad storage building roof collapses; another damaged: Alaska News | Alaska news at adn.com

With this winter's snow approaching a season record, there have been several large roof collapses over the past few weeks.

Airbus blames EU carbon trading row for falling Chinese orders | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Chief executive Louis Gallois said Beijing's refusal to allow Hong Kong Airlines to complete a $4bn order for the A380 super-jumbos amounted to "retaliation measures" over the policy, which came into force at the beginning of the year.

Entire Pacific nation of Kiribati could one day move to Fiji to escape climate change - The Washington Post

Some scientists have estimated the current level of sea rise in the Pacific at about 2 millimeters (0.1 inches) per year. Many scientists expect that rate to accelerate due to climate change.

Back To Black: Dirty Coal Celebrates Comeback In Germany

It's a real paradox: As a result of Germany's green energy transition, nuclear power is on its way out, but coal, Germany's dirtiest resource, has become the most important energy source again. For Germany’s climate budget, this trend is devastating.

Tata Steel Says UK Green Policy Threatens Industry Base

Tata Steel, one of Britain’s largest electricity users, says UK green policies are putting it at such a disadvantage to its rivals in Europe that its future operations are likely to be affected.

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