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Economists Weigh in on Sandy's Impending Financial Fury
October 30, 2012 In addition to the immediate physical impacts Hurricane Sandy promises the Northeast, economists say the storm also will bring intrinsic financial effects that are sure to unfold over the next few ... > full story -
Project to Integrates Vegetation in Building Facades
October 30, 2012 Given the growing need for making cities greener and safer spaces in environmental terms, researchers are aiming to design and develop a green ceramic system for architectural applications. They seek ... > full story -
Soda Consumption, Screen Time, Team Sports at School Influence Students' Weight
October 30, 2012 Soda consumption, TV and video/computer games, and the frequency of meals heavily influenced students' weight in study that examined the impact of a school-based obesity intervention program over an ... > full story -
Repopulation of Countryside Is Essential Tool to Avoid Major Fires, Spanish Experts Say
October 28, 2012 A preliminary report on the major fires Valencia, Spain suggests that repopulation of the countryside is an essential tool to avoid major forest fires, and points out alternative solutions such as ... > full story -
Bushmeat Pushes African Species to the Brink
October 25, 2012 A recent report says illegal hunting of wildlife in South African Development Community (SADC) states can lead to the eradication of many species across extensive areas and even complete ecological ... > full story -
New Evidence from the Baltic Sea: Seafloor Biodiversity Affects Sediment Nutrient Cycling
October 25, 2012 The global decline of biodiversity highlights the urgent need to understand how biodiversity contributes to ecosystem functionality. In the Baltic Sea, eutrophication-induced oxygen deficiency or ... > full story -
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Climate Shapes Distribution and Movement of Humans as It Does Other Animals
October 24, 2012 Research shows importance of population movement and growth in shaping climate change over the past century in the United ... > full story -
Majority of Roadkill Amongst Vertebrates in Catalonia, Spain, Are in Protected Areas
October 24, 2012 Amphibians are the vertebrate group that is more likely to become roadkill in Catalonia, even more so than reptiles, mammals and birds. This is the case according to an international team of ... > full story -
Making Transport a Driver for Development in Africa
October 23, 2012 A new report highlights policies to improve air quality road safety and congestion, supporting African ... > full story -
Poverty, Rural Living Linked to Increased COPD Mortality in the US
October 22, 2012 New research underscores the widespread disparities associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality by state, poverty level, and urban vs rural ... > full story
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