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Updated : Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:01:20 GMT
Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level on record (AP)
AP - More ominous signs Wednesday have scientists saying that a global warming "tipping point" in the Arctic seems to be happening before their eyes: Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is at its second lowest level in about 30 years.
Publ.Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:23:08 GMT
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Fay leaves behind lots of water for Fla. lake (AP)
AP - Tropical Storm Fay brought some good news to the state's parched Everglades and its liquid heart, Lake Okeechobee — lots and lots of water.
Publ.Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:14:53 GMT
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Changes to Endangered Species Act Called Bad Science (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Changes that the Bush administration is proposing to make to Endangered Species Act regulations just aren't sound science, various scientists and conservation groups say. They're concerned that the loss of scientific oversight resulting from the changes will leave some species vulnerable to federal projects that could damage habitats. The Endangered Species Act (ESA), signed into law by President Nixon on Dec. 28, 1973, does more than just provide for the creation of the Endangered Species List. ...
Publ.Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:41:23 GMT
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On Katrina anniversary, another storm brews (AP)
AP - With a new storm threatening to cause chaos in New Orleans all over again, a horse-drawn carriage brought the last seven unclaimed bodies of Hurricane Katrina victims for entombment at a memorial site on Friday during ceremonies marking the disaster's third anniversary.
Publ.Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:19:44 GMT
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Growing new ear hairs that can boost hearing: study (AFP)
AFP - Scientists have used gene therapy on mouse embryos to grow hair cells with the potential to reduce hearing loss in adult animals, according to a study released Wednesday.
Publ.Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:26:25 GMT
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Hurricanes: Our 5 Worst Fears (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - On the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating landfall in New Orleans, residents all along the U.S. coastline today cast a wary eye out to Tropical Storms Gustav and Hanna, both predicted to ramp up to hurricane strength and possibly strike the United States early next week. The 2005 season - the busiest season on record - was an obvious wake-up call for emergency officials and coastal residents. Yet three years later, fears linger that history will repeat. ...
Publ.Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:41:12 GMT
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