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  Tempe AZ (SPX) Dec 13, 2017 Nearly 100 hydropower dams are planned for construction along tributaries off the Mekong River's 2,700-mile stretch. The river, one of the world's largest, flows through Burma, China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia. It is an economic engine for fishermen and a food source for millions of people worldwide. And while the dams are expected to provide clean energy to the region, if not managed properly, they also have the potential to offset natural river patterns, which would damage food produc ... read more |
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Researchers establish long-sought source of ocean methaneBoston MA (SPX) Dec 13, 2017 Industrial and agricultural activities produce large amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Many bacteria also produce methane as a byproduct of their metabolism. S ... more  
Researchers pin down one source of a potent greenhouse gasColumbus OH (SPX) Dec 05, 2017 A study of a Lake Erie wetland suggests that scientists have vastly underestimated the number of places methane-producing microbes can survive - and, as a result, today's global climate models may b ... more  
Warming Arctic is 'new normal,' will affect us all: reportMiami (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 A rapidly warming Arctic, where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the rest of the planet, is the "new normal," and the melting ice is triggering environmental changes that will affect the whole world, warned a global scientific report Tuesday. ... more  
West coast earthquake early warning system continues progress toward public useWashington DC (SPX) Dec 13, 2017 A decade after beginning work on an earthquake early warning system, scientists and engineers are fine-tuning a U.S. West Coast prototype that could be in limited public use in 2018. In two pa ... more |
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NASA's CATS concludes successful mission on Space StationGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 12, 2017 A spaceborne lidar instrument that fired more laser pulses than any previous orbiting instrument has ended its operations on the International Space Station, after a successful 33-month mission to m ... more 
'We're losing the battle', Macron tells Paris climate talksParis (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stark warning on climate change at a summit in Paris on Tuesday, telling world leaders "we are losing the battle" against global warming. ... more 
Investors turn back on fossil fuels at Paris climate summitParis (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 Major investors vowed Tuesday to move away from Earth-warming fossil fuels as world leaders met in Paris seeking to unlock new cash to save humanity from climate "doom". ... more 
Leaders join France's Macron to discuss climate cash crunchParis (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with world leaders on Tuesday, two years to the day since 195 nations adopted the climate-rescue Paris Agreement - this time to talk about money. ... more  
World leaders in Paris seek cash for climate cruncParis (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 World leaders met in Paris Tuesday seeking to unlock more money to drive the global economy's shift to green energy, exactly two years after signing a global pact to avert worst-case-scenario global warming. ... more  
In food waste fight, Brits turn bread into beerDriffield, United Kingdom (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 At a brewery nestled in rolling farmland in northern England, the process of making beer begins with dropping dozens of unwanted loaf ends, thrown away by a sandwich factory, into a large stainless steel tank. ... more |
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 Leaders needed to fix global 'mess', says Kofi Annan  
Biggest LA fire spreading more slowly as survivors pick up the piecesLos Angeles (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 Crews battling wildfires ravaging southern California for a week have managed to slow the spread of the worst of the blazes, officials said Tuesday, as residents were taking stock of the catastrophic damage. ... more 
California wildfires a warning for other regions: Gov. BrownParis (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 The governor of California Jerry Brown said Tuesday wildfires ravaging his state should serve as a warning for other parts of the world threatened by climate change. ... more 
California wildfires: what we knowLos Angeles (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 It's been a week since southern California has been charred by a devastating wave of wildfires, blasted by almost hurricane force winds. ... more  
Genome reveals secrets of Tasmanian tiger's extinctionWashington (UPI) Dec 12, 2017 Scientists have sequenced the Tasmanian tiger's genome, offering new insights into the species' demise. ... more |
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  Fukuoka, Japan (SPX) Dec 11, 2017 
Most of what we know about earthquakes and volcanoes is based on what we can observe at the Earth's surface. However, most of the action - especially early activity that could help with disaster prediction and preparedness - occurs deep underground.
Developing a clearer picture of changes in subsurface conditions, together with continuous monitoring, could provide life-saving information i ... more Buffalo NY (SPX) Dec 12, 2017New mapping technique can help fight extreme poverty Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2017World leaders in Paris seek cash for climate crunc  Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2017Leaders needed to fix global 'mess', says Kofi Annan |
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 Houston TX (SPX) Dec 08, 2017 
How a material breaks may be the most important property to consider when designing layered composites that mimic those found in nature. A method by Rice University engineers decodes the interactions between materials and the structures they form and can help maximize their strength, toughness, stiffness and fracture strain.
In a study that required more than 400 computer simulations of pl ... more Moscow (AFP) Dec 8, 2017Russia says 'satellite' could have caused radioactive pollution  Washington DC (SPX) Dec 11, 2017NASA Selects Three Companies to Develop 'FabLab' Prototypes  Washington DC (SPX) Dec 08, 2017US has lost dominance in highly intense, ultrafast laser technology to Europe and Asia |
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 Boston MA (SPX) Dec 13, 2017 
Industrial and agricultural activities produce large amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Many bacteria also produce methane as a byproduct of their metabolism. Some of this naturally released methane comes from the ocean, a phenomenon that has long puzzled scientists because there are no known methane-producing organisms living near the ocean's surface.
... more Santa Monica, CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2017US transportation and water infrastructure not broken  Tempe AZ (SPX) Dec 13, 2017Hydropower dams can be managed without an all-or-nothing choice between energy and food  East Boothbay ME (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Fear of sharks influences seaweed growth on Fijian coral reefs |
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 Miami (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 
A rapidly warming Arctic, where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the rest of the planet, is the "new normal," and the melting ice is triggering environmental changes that will affect the whole world, warned a global scientific report Tuesday.
The Arctic is going through "an unprecedented transition in human history," that will accelerate sea level rise and boost the frequency of extr ... more Ottawa (AFP) Dec 1, 2017Arctic, major fishing nations agree no fishing in Arctic, for now  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Antarctic Selfie's Journey to Space via Disruption Tolerant Networking  Edinburgh UK (SPX) Nov 29, 2017Antarctic landscape insights keep ice loss forecasts on the radar |
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 College Park MD (SPX) Dec 08, 2017 
NASA has tapped the University of Maryland to lead a new consortium focused on putting satellite data to use to enhance food security and agriculture around the world.
The Earth Observations for Food Security and Agriculture Consortium (EOFSAC) will combine the expertise of more than 40 partners to advance the use of Earth observations in informing decisions that affect the global food sup ... more Riverside CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2017Shining a light on plant growth and development  Cincinnati OH (SPX) Dec 12, 2017Archaeologist says fire, not corn, key to prehistoric survival in arid Southwest  Amherst MA (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Soil researchers quantify an underappreciated factor in carbon release to the atmosphere |
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 Tehran (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Iran's southeastern province of Kerman on Tuesday, the Iranian seismological centre reported, though minimal damage was reported.
Eighteen people were wounded in the quake, which struck in the villages of Hejdak and Ravar in Kerman province, the national emergency service told state broadcaster IRIB.
Officials said old houses were damaged in six villages ... moreWashington DC (SPX) Dec 13, 2017West coast earthquake early warning system continues progress toward public use  Tehran (AFP) Dec 11, 2017Quake hits Iran-Iraq border region  Fort Collins CO (SPX) Dec 07, 2017Beyond wind speed: A new measure for predicting hurricane impacts |
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 United Nations, United States (AFP) Dec 13, 2017 
Russia has asked the UN Security Council for permission to supply light arms and ammunition to the struggling armed forces of the Central African Republic beginning next week, according to a request obtained by AFP on Tuesday.
The move has raised concerns from France which has questioned Russia's plan, notably over the storage of the weaponry, according to a Security Council diplomat who dec ... more Ramstein, Germany (AFP) Dec 6, 2017Tillerson plans Africa trip for early 2018  Maseru, Lesotho (AFP) Dec 2, 2017Regional force deploys to Lesotho over security concerns  Bamako (AFP) Nov 28, 2017Mali justice minister resigns after activist's acquittal |
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 London UK (SPX) Dec 12, 2017 
The Indus or Harappan Civilisation was a Bronze Age society that developed mainly in the northwestern regions of South Asia from 5300 to 3300 years ago, at about the same time as urban civilisations developed in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Archaeological evidence shows that many of the settlements in the Indus Civilisation developed along the banks of a river called the Ghaggar-Hakra in northwest Ind ... more Washington (UPI) Dec 8, 2017Scientists revamp 'Out of Africa' model of early human migration  Copenhagen, Denmark (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Archaeologists revise chronology of the last hunter-gatherers in the Near East  Birmingham UK (SPX) Dec 07, 2017Research suggests gorillas can develop food cleaning behavior spontaneously |
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 Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 
French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stark warning on climate change at a summit in Paris on Tuesday, telling world leaders "we are losing the battle" against global warming.
"We're not moving fast enough, that's the problem," Macron told the One Planet Summit called to boost the 2015 Paris climate accord, which US President Donald Trump has renounced.
"We must all act because we wi ... moreParis (AFP) Dec 11, 2017France's nuanced record fighting climate change Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2017Investors turn back on fossil fuels at Paris climate summit Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2017Leaders join France's Macron to discuss climate cash crunch |
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 Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 12, 2017 
A spaceborne lidar instrument that fired more laser pulses than any previous orbiting instrument has ended its operations on the International Space Station, after a successful 33-month mission to measure clouds and tiny atmospheric particles that play key roles in Earth's climate and weather.
During its mission, NASA's Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS) lidar provided measurements of t ... more Leeds UK (SPX) Dec 07, 2017Understanding the climate impact of natural atmospheric particles  Paris (ESA) Dec 06, 2017Sentinel-5P brings air pollution into focus  Minneapolis MN (SPX) Dec 08, 2017First global maps of traits that drive vegetation growth |
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 Washington (UPI) Dec 11, 2017 
With the help of nuclear technology, scientists in Australia have begun to unlock the secrets of prehistoric fossilized tree resin - time capsules made of amber.
Researchers at Monash University used magnetic resonance to analyze several amber fossils, dated between 52 and 40 million years old. The golden-hued nuggets can offer insights into the continent's prehistoric ecosystems.
... more Edinburgh UK (SPX) Dec 11, 2017530-million-year-old fossil has look of world's oldest eye, study suggests  Johannesburg, South Africa (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Inner ears of ancient, extinct sea monsters mirror those of today's animals  Manchester UK (SPX) Dec 06, 2017Meteorite analysis shows reduced salt is key in Earth's new recipe |
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 Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2017  Two years ago to the day, US secretary of state John Kerry shared in the cheers and champagne in Paris as world powers sealed a landmark global climate accord.
Returning to the French capital Tuesday for a follow-up summit, he cut a bitter and disappointed figure.
The United States' commitment to fighting climate change - something both Kerry and former president Barack Obama hoped woul ... more Paris (AFP) Dec 7, 2017To save climate, stop investing in fossil fuels: economists  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 08, 2017Improving sensor accuracy to prevent electrical grid overload  Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017Japan faces challenges in cutting CO2, Moody's finds |
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 Washington (AFP) Dec 7, 2017 
The head of the multinational nuclear fusion project known as ITER, in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump's administration, has warned US budget cuts could delay completion of the experimental reactor.
Launched a decade ago by seven partners - the European Union, the United States, China, Russia, Japan, India and South Korea - the project has been plagued by delays and budget ... more Binghamton NY (SPX) Dec 13, 2017Scientists create stretchable battery made entirely out of fabric  Surrey UK (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Surrey scientists create cheap and safe electro-catalysts for fuel cells  Adelphi MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Army researchers seek better batteries |
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 Libreville (AFP) Dec 8, 2017 
Sudan's Janjaweed, Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army and other notorious militias are wreaking havoc on wildlife in central Africa, poaching and trafficking elephants, hippopotamuses, buffaloes and other animals, a monitor said Friday.
The threat comes from "highly organised armed groups who are linked to human rights violations and ongoing political instability" as well as state actors, armed ... moreWashington (UPI) Dec 12, 2017Genome reveals secrets of Tasmanian tiger's extinction  New Delhi (AFP) Dec 11, 2017Five elephants killed by train in India  Washington (UPI) Dec 11, 2017Reproductive success best predictor for bear, dolphin population forecasting |
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 Manila (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has offered China Telecom a slot to be the country's third telecom provider to break up the dominance of two local firms, his spokesman said Tuesday.
The offer was part of Duterte's efforts to improve ties between China and the Philippines, taking into account political as well as economic considerations, spokesman Harry Roque told reporters.
"It was ... more Beijing (AFP) Dec 11, 2017Former Chinese leadership contender faces graft probe  Beijing (AFP) Dec 8, 2017EU "deeply troubled" by China's human rights record  Beijing (AFP) Dec 7, 2017China, accused of abuses, hosts human rights forum |
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 Vancouver, Canada (SPX) Dec 11, 2017 
Freshwater resources are critical to both human civilization and natural ecosystems, but UBC researchers have discovered that changes to ground vegetation can have as much of an impact on global water resources as climate change.
UBC Okanagan Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences Professor Adam Wei, PhD candidate Qiang Li and researchers from the Chinese Academy of Forestry recently ... more Washington (AFP) Dec 7, 2017US agency confirms Canada softwood lumber hurting US industry  Washington DC (SPX) Dec 07, 2017Flying laboratory reveals crucial tropical forest conservation targets in Borneo  Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 29, 2017NASA Survey Technique Estimates Congo Forest's Carbon |
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