The Daily Populous

Thursday August 24th, 2017 morning edition

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The Harvard study could add to the controversy and legal scrutiny surrounding Exxon's (XOM) handling of climate change.

Exxon dismissed the Harvard study as "inaccurate and preposterous," saying in a statement that the research was "paid for, written and published by activists.".

The study found that the more public-facing the Exxon communication, the more doubt it expressed about climate change.

The Harvard study found that Exxon did not "suppress" climate science as some have alleged.

Exxon rejected the findings, noting that in 2000, it published two op-eds that said climate change may pose a "legitimate long-term risk.".

"Our statements have been consistent with our understanding of climate science," Exxon said, adding that the "risk of climate change is clear and warrants action.".

Exxon is being investigated by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman over allegations it concealed the risk of climate change. »

HIV/AIDS is no longer the leading cause of death in Africa

Authored by businessinsider.com

The new death statistics researched by African fact-checking organization, Africa Check, indicated that lifestyle diseases have taken over as the leading causes of death on the continent.

It is the second leading cause of death of children younger than five in Africa.

The fifth leading cause of death in Africa is the ischaemic heart disease commonly known as heart attack. »

‘Not one drop’ of Poland Spring bottled water is from a spring, lawsuit claims

Authored by washingtonpost.com

“Not one drop of Poland Spring Water emanates from a water source that complies with the Food and Drug Administration definition of ‘spring water,'” the lawsuit states.

And, it goes on: “the famous Poland Spring in Poland Spring, Maine, which defendant’s labels claim is a source of Poland Spring Water, ran dry nearly 50 years ago.”.

“Had he known that Poland Spring Water was ordinary groundwater,” the complaint says, “he would have consumed lower cost bottled water products or filtered tap water.”. »

Prison looms for ex-lottery worker who rigged winnings gets 25 years in prison

Authored by money.cnn.com

A former lottery worker was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday for rigging the system in several states so he could collect the jackpots.

He admitted to rigging computer codes to produce winning numbers -- netting Tipton and his accomplices millions of dollars.

The Tiptons' friend Rhodes, who also lives in Texas, was the one who attempted to redeem the $14.3 million jackpot. »

Dutch gig cancelled over terror tip-off

Authored by bbc.com

A van containing gas canisters has been discovered near a music venue in Rotterdam, hours after a tip-off from Spanish police led to the cancellation of a rock concert.

The driver of the Spain-registered van was detained by police, Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb told journalists.

US band Allah-Las - which often gets threats because of its name - had been due to perform at The Maassilo. »