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Business & SD News - 14 June 2007

2007-06-14T18:04:15Z

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- Shareholders Push Social and Environmental Issues to the Forefront
- Anti-corruption - Another stab at integrity
- Aviation and Climate Change
- Private capital flowing, but there's still room for growth
- New 'green' pyre to cool planet while burning India's dead
- China to restrict ethanol, coal industries

SCIENCE: MU researchers to study the status of black bears in Missouri

2007-06-14T17:53:37Z

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MU researchers to study the status of black bears in Missouri
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Black bears were once considered almost extinct in the state
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia are
studying the status of black bears in Missouri. Black bears were

WBCSD Update - 22 May 2007

2007-05-22T16:47:32Z

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WBCSD Update - 22 May 2007
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Facts and Trends & Pathways to 2050 now available in Chinese
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Geneva, 22 May 2007 - Two of the WBCSD's most successful publications
on energy and climate are now available in Chinese. 'Facts and Trends

Environmental Impacts of European Tourist Transport

2007-05-06T20:20:43Z

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Environmental Impacts of European Tourist Transport
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Tourism constitutes between 15% and 20% of all kilometres travelled by
passengers in Europe. In 2000, the total number of tourism journeys by
EU25 citizens was 875 million journeys of which 61% were domestic, 29%

Mussels and Oysters Threatened by Ocean Acidification

2007-05-06T20:16:51Z

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Mussels and Oysters Threatened by Ocean Acidification
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A large quantity of anthropogenic CO2 emissions has been stored in the
oceans, thus making them more acidic. Consequently, ocean pH has

SCIENCE: Climate change impacts stream life

2007-05-06T19:53:48Z

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Climate change impacts stream life
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Climate change is warming Welsh streams and rivers, affecting the
number and variety of some of their smallest animals, a major Cardiff
University study has found.
Rivers and streams are key ecosystems for many aquatic species and

SCIENCE: Light sticks may lure turtles to fishing lines

2007-05-06T19:47:06Z

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Light sticks may lure turtles to fishing lines
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CHAPEL HILL -- Thousands of loggerhead turtles die every year when
they get tangled or hooked in commercial fishing longlines meant for
tuna or swordfish. New research suggests a possible reason why turtles

SCIENCE: Researchers setting up observatories to examine changes under the Arctic ice

2007-04-17T14:34:44Z

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Researchers setting up observatories to examine changes under the
Arctic ice
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Researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) are
venturing this month to the North Pole to deploy instruments that will

Energy & Climate News - 16 April 2007

2007-04-17T14:30:28Z

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Energy & Climate News - 16 April 2007
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- Rays revenue: oil-rich UAE looks to the sun for energy
- Chevron and Weyerhaeuser Team Up for Biofuels Alliance
- US renewables goals to cut 100Mt of CO2 by 2020

Science for Environment Policy

2007-03-23T17:16:28Z

FULL ARTICLES
Facing Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources
The latest assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
projects that average global temperatures in 2100 will be between 1.8-
4.0 °C higher than the 1980-2000 average (best estimate, likely range
1.1-6.4 °C). Consequently, s ea levels are projected to rise 0.18-0.59

Sustainable Mobility News - 23 March 2007

2007-03-23T16:44:39Z

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- Hybrid Big-Rigs To Green Wal-Mart's Supply Chain
- Auto execs give nod to cap-and-trade policies
- Carmakers push for CO2-based taxation
- U.S. alt-fuel vehicle sales set record, smash projections
- The green way to keep trucking
- Ethanol Deal Represents Convergence of Multiple Interests

WaterPartners International Observes World Water Day 2007

2007-03-22T20:03:59Z

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WaterPartners International Observes World Water Day
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Water - the most basic element on earth. Without water, human life
doesn't exist. And without safe water, neither does good health.
For most of us, it's a short walk to the faucet in the kitchen, or

EPHA Environment Network launches its new name: Health and Environment Alliance

2006-09-21T10:32:27Z

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Health and environment network changes its name
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Brussels 21 September 2006 - Europe's leading non-governmental
voice on health and environment is changing its name. From today, the

Conservationist and Actor Harrison Ford honored by Congressional Foundation

2006-09-21T10:08:40Z

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Conservationist and Actor Harrison Ford honored by Congressional
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Longtime Conservation International board member named 'Good Steward'
Washington D.C. (Sept. 19, 2006) -- Actor and Conservation

GRANTS: Field Museum receives $5 million grant from the Grainger Foundation

2006-09-21T10:06:50Z

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Field Museum receives $5 million grant from the Grainger Foundation
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Grant to support scientific research and exhibit space
CHICAGO -- The Grainger Foundation has granted The Field Museum $5