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Peat fires could accelerate climate changeVancouver BC (SPX) Feb 21, 2012 In 1997, a forest fire in Indonesia ignited an area of peatlands that smouldered for months. By the time it was over, the fire had released greenhouse gases equal to 20 to 40 percent of the total worldwide emissions that year from fossil fuels. But that could be a drop in the bucket compared to future emissions from peat fires. Indonesian peatlands are dwarfed by Canada's. The total area of all peatland in Canada is estimated to be about twice the size of Saskatchewan. At this week's meeting ... read more |
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  Wild west approach to claiming the oceans' genetic resources must end New international agreements are required to ensure nations benefit equally from medicines, foods and biofuels derived from the ocean's untapped genetic riches, according to a panel of University of ... more | .. |
  Melting ice wrecks boats on Danube Ice floes up to one metre (three feet) thick smashed into hundreds of boats on the River Danube near Belgrade as a thaw set in, sinking a floating restaurant, officials and witnesses said Monday. ... more | .. |
  Building Blocks of Early Earth Survived Collision that Created Moon Unexpected new findings by a University of Maryland team of geochemists show that some portions of the Earth's mantle (the rocky layer between Earth's metallic core and crust) formed when the planet ... more | .. |
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  Britain warns of widespread summer drought Britain on Monday declared a drought in the southeast and warned that the rest of the country faced widespread water shortages this summer, with some supplies at their lowest for a quarter of a century. ... more | .. |
 Animal diseases increasingly plague the oceans When dead sea mammals started washing ashore on Canada's west coast in greater numbers, marine biologist Andrew Trites was distressed to find that domestic animal diseases were killing them. ... more | .. |
  Quake-weary Christchurch still on edge, one year on Christchurch residents have been living on their nerves for more than 12 months amid constant aftershocks, afraid that next tremor could be another "big one", repeating the disaster that ripped their lives apart a year ago. ... more | .. |
  Obstacles holding back healthier foods from your table There are lots of new ideas out there for giving you extra protection against chronic diseases through the food you eat. But many good ideas may never make it to market. Researchers at the Uni ... more |
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Trump signs orders to boost US nuclear energy
Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischievious
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 Reducing salt in crisps without affecting the taste Food scientists have found a way of measuring how we register the saltiness of crisps which could lead to new ways of producing healthier crisps - without losing any of the taste. The research by sc ... more | .. |
  Researchers make living model of brain tumor Brown University scientists have created the first three-dimensional living tissue model, complete with surrounding blood vessels, to analyze the effectiveness of therapeutics to combat brain tumors ... more | .. |
  Genes may travel from plant to plant to fuel evolution The evolution of plants and animals generally has been thought to occur through the passing of genes from parent to offspring and genetic modifications that happen along the way. But evolutionary bi ... more | .. |
 New miniature grasshopper-like insect is first member of its family from Belize Scientists at the University of Illinois, USA have discovered a new species of tiny, grasshopper-like insect in the tropical rainforests of the Toledo District in southern Belize. Dr Sam Heads ... more |
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  Breaking Through the Ice at Lake Vostok Europa on Earth - that's just what Antarctica's deep and dark Lake Vostok could be. A body of water the size of Lake Ontario, it lies beneath more than two miles of ice yet its waters are warm enoug ... more | .. |
 As ice melts in Far North, opportunities abound to advance Canada's oceanic laws Thinning ice resulting from climate change in the Arctic is happening far faster than experts previously imagined. With it come new global shipping routes and growing interest in natural resource de ... more | .. |
 Chile to build up Antarctic military base Chile is going ahead with a multibillion-dollar plan that includes building up its Antarctic defense capability, opening tourist corridors to the frozen continent and consolidating its presence in an integrated single entity. ... more | .. |
 Coasts in peril plan ahead for rising seas Scientists warn that by the end of this century, the sea level along North America's west coast will rise by about a meter due to global warming and melting arctic glaciers. ... more |
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Russia strikes Kyiv after first stage of major prisoner swap
Growing Arctic military presence worries Finland's reindeer herders
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 Four dead in two US avalanches: officials Four people were killed in two avalanches that swept through an area near a ski resort in the northwestern US state of Washington, authorities said. ... more | .. |
  Arab Spring navigates Islam, democracy The Arab Spring that reshaped the region's political landscape has entered a second year, marked by fragile transitions and the empowerment of Islamists in a region still trying to find its way. ... more | .. |
 Mother of pearl tells a tale of ocean temperature and depth Nacre - or mother of pearl, scientists and artisans know, is one of nature's amazing utilitarian materials. Produced by a multitude of mollusk species, nacre is widely used in jewelry and art. It is ... more | .. |
  Hundreds gather in China after self-immolation: rights group Hundreds of Tibetans gathered in China's southwest to hold a vigil for a young Buddhist monk who set himself on fire, a rights group said Monday, in the latest self-immolation to hit the country. ... more |
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 Revealed in accurate detail, the underground world of plants Plant and computer scientists can now study the underground world of plants with more accuracy and clarity. The revolutionary technique will improve our chances of breeding better crop varieties and ... more | .. |
  Virtual Communities Tap Satellite Technologies for Disaster Response Matching the power of satellite technology to disaster risk reduction and emergency response here on Earth is the subject of a new publication issued by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Aff ... more | .. |
 Models underestimate future temperature variability Climate warming caused by greenhouse gases is very likely to increase the variability of summertime temperatures around the world by the end of this century, a University of Washington climate scien ... more | .. |
 Information flow can help farmers cope with climate change The instant communications technology that nurtured grassroots revolutions in the Arab world could also help farmers cope with climate change, according to Iowa State University researchers. A ... more |
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Doubt cast on claim of 'hints' of life on faraway planet
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 Repelling the knapweed invasion The problem of invasive species may seem remote from most people's lives. But in some parts of the United Kingdom, an invasive plant creates a problem that hits home, literally. That's because ... more | .. |
 Fossilized Pollen Unlocks Secrets of Ancient Royal Garden Researchers have long been fascinated by the secrets of Ramat Rahel, located on a hilltop above modern-day Jerusalem. The site of the only known palace dating back to the kingdom of Biblical Judah, ... more | .. |
 Europe Needs a "RESCUE" Revolution Resolving the world's major challenges whether climate change, environmental pollution, urbanisation, our ageing population or resource scarcity requires a sweeping shift in our approach to sustaina ... more | .. |
 Dutch prince's condition unchanged after ski accident The condition of Prince Johan Friso, son of Dutch Queen Beatrix remained unchanged for the second night in an Austrian hospital after a horror skiing accident, the Dutch Royal House said Sunday. ... more |
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 Santorum attacks Obama's radical 'world view' White House hopeful Rick Santorum rowed back Sunday from a brazen attack on Barack Obama's faith, reframing his earlier remarks as a criticism of the president's radical "world view." ... more | .. |
  Wildfires kill 339,000 people per year: study Wildfires, peat fires and controlled burns on farming lands kill 339,000 people worldwide each year, said a study released on Saturday that is the first to estimate a death toll for landscape fires. ... more | .. |
 Aftershocks put N. Zealand quake city rebuild on hold Dangerous aftershocks have left the battered city of Christchurch struggling to rebuild 12 months after a devastating earthquake and raised doubts over its economic future. ... more | .. |
 China detains Tibetan writer: report Police in southwest China have detained a Tibetan writer amid scores of detentions in the region hit by anti-Chinese protests, a US-based broadcaster Radio Free Asia said Sunday. ... more |
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