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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Climate Change Already Having Impact On U.S., Expected To Worsen

Extreme weather, drought, heavy rainfall and increasing temperatures are a fact of life in many parts of the US as a result of human-induced climate ...  > full story

Key Gene Allows Plants To Survive Drought

Scientists have identified a key gene that allows plants to defend themselves against environmental stresses like drought, freezing and heat. ...  > full story

Scorpion Biodiversity Seen In 'Evolution Canyon'

Scorpions possess resistance to high temperatures and the ability to conserve water for long periods of time, and as a result thrive in hot and arid parts of the ...  > full story

Global Warming: Heat Could Kill Drought-stressed Trees Fast

Widespread die-off of pinyon pine across the southwestern United States during future droughts will occur at least five times faster if clim ...  > full story
 

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