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Global Health Policy Fails to Address Burden of Disease on Men
May 16, 2013 — Men experience a higher burden of disease and lower life expectancy than women, but policies focusing on the health needs of men are notably absent from the strategies of global health organizations, ... > full story -
Cotton Offers a New Ecologically Friendly Way to Clean Up Oil Spills
May 15, 2013 — With the Deepwater Horizon disaster emphasizing the need for better ways of cleaning up oil spills, scientists are reporting that unprocessed, raw cotton may be an ideal, ecologically friendly ... > full story -
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Learning to Recycle: Does Political Ideology Matter?
May 14, 2013 — Some targeted messages based on political orientation are more effective at persuading consumers to recycle according to a new ... > full story -
Land Management Options Outlined to Address Cheatgrass Invasion
May 13, 2013 — A new study suggests that overgrazing and other factors increase the severity of cheatgrass invasion in sagebrush steppe, one of North America's most endangered ecosystems. Researchers said one of ... > full story -
As Canada Takes Arctic Council Helm, Experts Stress North's Vulnerability to Spills, Emergencies
May 13, 2013 — It is crucial that northern nations strengthen response capabilities to shipping-related accidents foreseen in newly-opened northern waters, as well as to more-common local emergencies such as ... > full story -
New Red List Developed for Threatened Ecosystems
May 8, 2013 — Scientists have developed a new Red List system for identifying ecosystems at high risk of degradation, similar to the influential Red List for the world's threatened ... > full story -
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Setting the Standard for Sustainable Bioenergy Crops
May 8, 2013 — Bioenergy crops, such as Miscanthus and switchgrass, appear to be promising resources for renewable energy, but these new crops did not come with a manual on how to measure details on their ... > full story -
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Value in Concentrating Solar Power to Add to Electric Grid Calculated
May 7, 2013 — Researchers have quantified the significant value that concentrating solar power plants can add to an electric ... > full story -
Researchers Estimate a Cost for Universal Access to Energy
May 2, 2013 — Universal access to modern energy could be achieved with an investment of between 65 and 86 billion US dollars a year up until 2030, new research has shown. The proposed investments are higher than ... > full story -
Some 'Green' Hot Water Systems Fail to Deliver on Promises, Study Shows
May 1, 2013 — A new research paper reports that hot water recirculating systems touted as "green" actually use both more energy and water than their standard ... > full story
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