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World Wetlands Day Focuses on Climate Change
World Wetlands Day 2010:
'Wetlands, Biodiversity and
Climate Change' stresses the
fact that caring for
wetlands is a part of the
solution to climate change
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Study Documents Reaction Rates for Three Chemicals With High Global Warming Potential
A new study provides new
information about the rates
at which three of the most
powerful greenhouse gases
are destroyed by a chemical
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Why Hasn't Earth Warmed as Much as Expected? New Report on Climate Change Explores the Reasons
Planet Earth has warmed much
less than expected during
the industrial era based on
current best estimates of
Earth's "climate
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'World's Least Known Bird' Discovered Breeding in Afghanistan
Researchers have discovered
for the first time the
breeding area of the
large-billed reed warbler --
dubbed in 2007 as "the
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Plantations Can Provide the Same Ecosystem Services as Natural Forests
February 2, 2010 — Not all plantations need to be the biological deserts that have come to characterize large-scale, industrial plantations. According to scientists, well-planned plantations can actually alleviate some ... > full story -
One Billion Are Hungry: Can We Reduce Hunger Now and by 2050?
February 1, 2010 — As we begin the new decade, despite an abundance of food, worldwide, more than 1 billion persons are living with hunger. A Special Issue of Agricultural Water Management, "Investing in Water For ... > full story -
Ecologists Outline Necessary Actions for Mitigating and Adapting to a Changing Climate
January 31, 2010 — Global warming may impair the ability of ecosystems to perform vital services -- such as providing food, clean water and carbon sequestration -- says the nation's largest organization of ecological ... > full story -
Garden Grabbing: Are Detached Homes Being Torn Down and Replaced With Multiple Smaller Homes?
January 29, 2010 — Researchers have revealed that 'garden grabbing' is not on the up, despite rising concerns. A study just released shows that overall there has been no significant increase in building on back garden ... > full story -
Research on Global 'Sun Block' Needed Now, Experts Argue
January 28, 2010 — Internationally coordinated research and field-testing on "geoengineering" the planet's atmosphere to limit risk of climate change should begin soon along with building international governance, ... > full story -
American Opinion Cools on Global Warming
January 27, 2010 — Public concern about global warming has dropped sharply since the fall of 2008, according to the results of a national survey. Only 50 percent of Americans now say they are "somewhat" or "very ... > full story -
Monitoring Peatland from Earth and Space
January 26, 2010 — Scientists have developed a technique for monitoring the condition of peatlands by capturing images from Earth and space to measure spatial patterning. This method could help monitor peatland damage. ... > full story -
Worldwide Nitrogen Deficit Constrains Carbon Dioxide Uptake by Plants
January 23, 2010 — Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plants; limits on available nitrogen constrain how much plants can grow. This in turn affects the amount of carbon dioxide plants can absorb, which affects the ... > full story -
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Adaptation Science Should Be Applied to Climate Change, Scientists Urge
January 20, 2010 — The urgency for adaptation actions in response to climate risks is rapidly growing - climate change mitigation efforts alone are insufficient to avoid further and often negative impacts. Although ... > full story -
Saving Gorillas, Elephants Starts With Understanding Their Human Neighbors
January 15, 2010 — Understanding local human cultures is key to preserving gorillas, elephants and other wildlife in African parks and reserves, according to new ... > full story
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