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Sustainability News & AnalysisTOP STORIES  WMO Annual Climate Statement Confirms 2012 as Among Top Ten Warmest YearsYear 2012 was the 9th warmest year since records began in 1850 and the 27th consecutive year that the global land and ocean temperatures were above the 1961-1990 average. Unburnable Carbon: Australia’s Exposure to Carbon BubbleAustralia will have a vast oversupply of coal assets in a carbon-constrained world; therefore, running the risk of being left with significant stranded assets. Arctic Region Threatened Further by Ocean AcidificationMarine ecosystems in Arctic region, which are already under significant pressure from record ice melts, face yet another looming threat in the form of rapid ocean acidification. Consumers Rank Ingredient Transparency among Most Important Issues for BrandsLarge majority of consumers say ‘ingredient transparency’ among top purchase drivers for food, beauty and household products, yet only 57% regularly check list of ingredients before purchasing. Sustainability of Water and Sanitation Systems at Risk in Many CountriesWhile access to water, sanitation and hygiene has considerably improved globally, services coverage could slip behind if adequate resources are not secured to sustain routine operations, warns GLAAS 2012 report.
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